Private list of best places in Avalon, California
- Grand CasinoThe PointThe huge, spectacularly art deco Grand Casino symbolizes Santa Catalina Island, 26 miles west of mainland California. Every 30's and 40's big band played its ballroom, big enough...
- hiking and moreotherCatalina Island offers many ways to get out into nature and enjoy the plants and animals, the views, and the solitude. Hiking permits are required but free and easy to obtain. See...
- Wrigley Memorial and Botanical GardenThe CanyonPlanting of this unique garden, containing many plants native only to the Channel Islands as well as plants from around the world, was begun in 1935. It also houses a memorial to...