CATALINA ISLAND: What to See, Do & Eat in Avalon
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I am quite quite pleased with the weather. It is definitely shorts and t-shirt weather
This island is 22 miles off the coast of Los Angeles. 90% of the people get here by ferry
You cannot rent a car here. You can rent a golf cart though, but they're not cheap, let me tell you
I would stay at the Hotel Metropole. It has a good location right on the harbor, right in the center of town
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Today, we are heading 22 miles off the coast of Los Angeles to the beautiful Catalina Island. In this video, I’m taking you on a comprehensive walking tour of the town of Avalon from the moment you step off the ferry until we reach the iconic Casino building and the Descanso Beach Club. Whether you're visiting for a day trip or staying for a weekend, this guide covers everything you need to know about navigating Avalon in 2026. TABLE OF CONTENTS: 🚢 Arrival & Transportation 0:00 – Intro: Catalina Island (22 miles off the LA coast) 0:19 – The Ferry Terminal: Gates, restrooms, and arrival tips 0:53 – Luggage Services: Lockers and Avalon Blue Line delivery 1:37 – Getting Around: Why you can't rent cars on Catalina 4:16 – Golf Cart Rentals: Pricing and requirements ($70/hr) 4:56 – Bike & E-Bike Rentals: Rates and availability 5:29 – The "Circuit": Catalina’s $2 "Uber-style" shuttle 🌳 Exploring Avalon Town 5:55 – Catalina Island Conservancy: Maps and hiking info 7:11 – Downtown Shopping: Pancake Cottage and local boutiques 7:35 – Hotel Guide: Location tips for Airbnbs vs. Hotels 7:59 – The Wild Bison: "Do not pet the fluffy cows" 8:18 – The "Raised Beach" and Pavilion Hotel construction 9:44 – The Main Beach & Visitor Center 12:24 – Discovery Tour Plaza: Tour departure hub 12:49 – Local Life: LAPD presence and quiet residential streets 14:51 – Vons Supermarket: Getting "cheap eats" on the island 🍽️ Dining & Drinks 9:02 – Luau Larry’s & Local Lobster Specialties 10:04 – Eric’s on the Pier: Buffalo Burgers 11:17 – Weekend vs. Weekday dining availability 12:05 – The Lobster Trap: Clam chowder and rolls 18:45 – Antonio’s Pizzeria: Sourdough pizza 19:44 – Lloyds of Avalon: Saltwater taffy and fudge making 21:55 – Hotel Metropole & M-Cove dining 22:56 – Catalina Coffee & Cookie Company 23:22 – Three Palms: Arcade and bar for families 25:49 – The Naughty Fox at Balanca Hotel 🏛️ Famous Landmarks & Coastal Route 19:13 – Snug Harbor Inn: Luxury boutique hotel peek 25:00 – Afficionados Fish Art Gallery 26:18 – The Coastal Walk to the Casino 27:00 – Public Showers and Boat Mooring info 28:40 – The Famous Catalina Casino: History and Ballroom Skating 30:20 – Descanso Beach Club: Cabanas, cocktails, and music 32:11 – Zip Line and final tips 💡 Yellow Productions on Social Media: FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/YellowProductionsTravel INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/yellowwproductions/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@yellowproductionstravel X: https://x.com/chrisraney 💡 Meet the Yellow Productions Team: OCgirl (behind the camera): https://www.instagram.com/ocgirl.notebook/ Yusaku (in the editing studio): https://www.instagram.com/yusaku_otagiri/ The Princess (in the playground): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_KMPZF0v8pGR6ZN8QToJXg 🔔 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: chris@yellow-productions.com 😀 Yellow Productions Merchandise: https://shop.yellow-productions.com/ 📢 Check out my blog: http://yelloww.net ✅ Get up to 40% off your next hotel booking by signing up for Plannin here: https://yelloww.co/plannin 🚀 My travel video gear: Main Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo - https://amzn.to/3H5MjL3 2nd Camera: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - https://amzn.to/4gpyms3 Microphone: DJI Mic 3 - https://amzn.to/3JUvcQT Day Bag: Pacsafe LS250 Anti-theft Shoulder Bag - http://amzn.to/2h0YCNt 🎵 We use music from Epidemic Sound: https://yelloww.co/epidemic