A taste of Mexico in the City of Angels! Dozens of art and crafts shops dot this small village along with souvenir shops and restaurants.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Catalina Island
Let us sail aboard a high speed catamaran and be amazed at the breathtaking scenery along the way to Catalina Island. This island oasis off the coast of Long Beach is a perfect weekend getaway for Angelinos. Its beauty has lured Hollywood and has served as the location for the filming of many classic films such as "The Ten Commandments" and "Ben Hur."
Avalon, the only city in Catalina Island is best explored on foot. A seaside stroll from Cabrillo boat terminal to downtown offers a spectacular view of Avalon Bay. Once you reach downtown you will be greeted by a montage of fascinating stores, galleries, squares, alleys, and restaurants. Further North is the Casino, an art deco building which is Catalina’s most famous landmark.
All the walking whipped up our appetite, so we headed to Armstrong Seafood Restaurant for a delicious meal. Crab cakes and swordfish skewer for me and oysters on a half shell and halibut skewer for Dennis. The food was scrumptious and the turquoise crystal clear water provided a perfect backdrop for a delightful dining experience.
Catalina is an island, so to really experience its geographic context; you will have to venture out in the sea. Less adventurous that we are, we picked whale watching and watched the whales migrate from their Arctic feeding grounds to Mexico, then explored the underwater world aboard a semi-submersible vessel with viewing windows. If you’re up for adventure, an array of water activities awaits you - snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing, etc.
We wrapped up our day in this beautiful island with fish and chips at Larry’s Luau.
Avalon, the only city in Catalina Island is best explored on foot. A seaside stroll from Cabrillo boat terminal to downtown offers a spectacular view of Avalon Bay. Once you reach downtown you will be greeted by a montage of fascinating stores, galleries, squares, alleys, and restaurants. Further North is the Casino, an art deco building which is Catalina’s most famous landmark.
All the walking whipped up our appetite, so we headed to Armstrong Seafood Restaurant for a delicious meal. Crab cakes and swordfish skewer for me and oysters on a half shell and halibut skewer for Dennis. The food was scrumptious and the turquoise crystal clear water provided a perfect backdrop for a delightful dining experience.
Catalina is an island, so to really experience its geographic context; you will have to venture out in the sea. Less adventurous that we are, we picked whale watching and watched the whales migrate from their Arctic feeding grounds to Mexico, then explored the underwater world aboard a semi-submersible vessel with viewing windows. If you’re up for adventure, an array of water activities awaits you - snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing, etc.
We wrapped up our day in this beautiful island with fish and chips at Larry’s Luau.
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