Published 12 months ago by John Eggers
View from the path leading to Malabar Hill Lookout, not far from the site where an Australian Air Fo... (ещё)
Published over 3 years ago by Carel Struycken
The restaurant at the airport is a favorite destination for islander and visitor alike. The souvenir shop has many unique items one would be tempted to buy.
Published over 3 years ago by Carel Struycken
Nature Center at Airport-in-the-Sky The Catalina Island Conservancy's Nature Center at Airport-in-the-Sky contains many inte... (ещё)
Published over 3 years ago by Carel Struycken
Catalina Island's only airstrip is a bit of a challenge for your average amateur pilot. In a warning to first time visiting pilots, it is ... (ещё)
Published over 3 years ago by Carel Struycken
The Casino is Avalon's iconic building. Gambling never took place here, but in the Big band era the Casino's spectacular ballroom was part of each band... (ещё)
Published over 3 years ago by Carel Struycken
Stage road winds out of Avalon with countless hairpins, until it finally gets to a backbone of the island at about 1000ft, to continue on to the Airport in the Sky.
Published over 3 years ago by Carel Struycken
Zane Grey, the reknown Western author lived here and wrote many of his books while on the island. His "pueblo" is now a hotel. Zane Grey was also an avi... (ещё)
Published over 3 years ago by Carel Struycken
The only paved road outside of Avalon leads to the Airport in the Sky. Further on it becomes a dirt road towards Two Harbors and the peninsula. Whe... (ещё)
Published over 3 years ago by Carel Struycken
The Catalina Express provides the main connection with the mainland, although there is also a helicopter service near Avalon and a small airfield in the interior. Cruise ships also stop over at Avalon.
Published over 3 years ago by Carel Struycken
The idea for a garden came from Mr. Wrigley's wife, Ada. In 1935, she supervised Pasadena horticulturalist Albert Conrad, who planted... (ещё)
Published over 3 years ago by Carel Struycken
The Wrigley Memorial honors the memory of William Wrigley Jr., who lived from 1861 to 1932. Although best known as the founder of the... (ещё)
Published over 3 years ago by Carel Struycken
Another one of Avalon's treasures. This pier is where one boards the semi-submersible to watch Catalina's beautifull sea life, such as the Garibaldi. Also the place for fishing or renting a boat.
Published over 3 years ago by Carel Struycken
Most of Catalina Island (88% to be precise) is managed by the Catalina Island Conservancy. Much effort goes into keeping the island wild and protecting ... (ещё)
