Avalon, California: A 5-Day Foodie Itinerary

• Day 1: Breakfast at Maggie's Blue Rose, Lunch at Antonio's Pizzeria, Dinner at Bluewater Avalon.
• Day 2: Breakfast at The Pancake Cottage, Lunch at Steve's Steakhouse & Seafood, Dinner at Avalon Grille.
• Day 3: Breakfast at Original Jack's Country Kitchen, Lunch at El Galleon, Dinner at Armstrong's Seafood Restaurant.
• Day 4: Breakfast at The Lobster Trap, Lunch at Avalon Seafood, Dinner at The Lobster Trap.
• Day 5: Breakfast at Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co, Lunch at Luau Larry's, Dinner at Steve's Steakhouse & Seafood.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Maggie's Blue Rose (30min, $15)
• Antonio's Pizzeria (1 hour, $20)
• Bluewater Avalon (1.5 hours, $50)
• The Pancake Cottage (45min, $15)
• Steve's Steakhouse & Seafood (1 hour, $30)
• Avalon Grille (1.5 hours, $70)
• Original Jack's Country Kitchen (1 hour, $25)
• El Galleon (1 hour, $25)
• Armstrong's Seafood Restaurant (1.5 hours, $50)
• The Lobster Trap (1 hour, $30)
• Avalon Seafood (1 hour, $25)
• Luau Larry's (1 hour, $30)

Transportation

To get around Avalon, travelers can walk or rent a golf cart for a fun and unique way to explore the town. Golf cart rentals cost around $50 per hour. The Catalina Express Ferry is the only way to reach Avalon from the mainland and costs around $74 per person for a round trip from Long Beach.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider taking a zip lining tour or visiting the Catalina Island Museum. For those with less time, try a half-day golf excursion to see the island's wildlife and natural beauty. For a less expensive food option, check out the local farmers market.

Airports

The nearest airport to Avalon is the Catalina Airport (AVX), located on the island about ten miles from Avalon. The airport code for Catalina Airport is AVX. The airport is served by several air taxi services and private planes, with flights departing from cities in California such as Long Beach, Burbank, and San Diego.