A Luxurious Day in Avalon, California

• Morning: Descanso Beach Club (9:00am)
  Start your day at the stunning Descanso Beach Club where you can enjoy a private beach experience, sip on some cocktails, and indulge in some water activities. This club offers various water sports such as kayaking, paddleboarding, and more.
• Mid-morning: Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden (11:30am)
  Visit Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden, which is a beautiful garden dedicated to the founder of the city, William Wrigley Jr. It has more than 38 acres of preserved nature, planted beds, and stunning views of the island landscapes.
• Lunch: Bluewater Avalon (1:00pm)
  Have lunch at Bluewater Avalon, a high-end seafood restaurant that offers unique and fresh seafood dishes. The restaurant boasts breathtaking views of the ocean with top-notch service.
• Afternoon: Catalina Island Casino (3:00pm)
  Visit the iconic Catalina Island Casino, built-in 1929. This iconic building offers guided tours of the Art Deco architecture, a museum, and a 20,000 square foot ballroom.
• Evening: Island Spa Catalina(6:00pm)
  Relax and unwind at the Island Spa Catalina, which offers a luxurious spa experience. Detoxify, rejuvenate, and refresh your body and soul with their exclusive massage, skincare, and body spa services.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Descanso Beach Club (2 hours, $50)
• Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden (1 hour, $7)
• Bluewater Avalon (2 hours, $100)
• Catalina Island Casino (2 hours, $17.50)
• Island Spa Catalina (2 hours, $260)
Total Estimated Costs: $434.50

Transportation

To get to Avalon, you must take a ferry, helicopter, or private boat. The ferry ride takes about 1 hour and costs around $75 per person. Private boats and helicopters can be rented from Long Beach or San Pedro. Once in Avalon, the best way to travel is on foot, but if you prefer not to walk, golf carts, and bicycles are also available for rent.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can also explore the city by taking a zip line adventure or visiting the mini-golf course. For those who have less time, we recommend skipping the Island Spa Catalina due to time constraints. Instead, we suggest checking out the Green Pleasure Pier or taking a glass bottom boat tour around the island.

Airports

The nearest airports to Avalon are Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Long Beach Airport is about 22 miles from Avalon, and LAX is approximately 50 miles away. Once you arrive at the airport, you can take a shuttle, taxi, or rental car to the ferry terminal in Long Beach or San Pedro. From there, you can catch a ferry to Avalon which takes about an hour.