Indulgent Week in Avalon, California

• Day 1: Breakfast at Bluewater Avalon (7:30 am), tour the iconic Catalina Island Casino (10:00 am), enjoy a relaxing afternoon at Descanso Beach Club (1:00 pm).
• Day 2: Take a private helicopter tour of the island with Island Express Helicopters (9:00 am), savor a decadent lunch at Avalon Grille (12:00 pm), indulge in a spa treatment at Island Spa Catalina (4:00 pm).
• Day 3: Experience the thrill of zip-lining with Catalina Island Zip Line Eco Tour (9:00 am), have lunch at the highly-rated Steve's Steakhouse (12:00 pm), visit the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden (3:00 pm) to enjoy breathtaking views of the island.
• Day 4: Spend the morning on a luxury sailboat charter booked with Catalina Island Yacht Charter (10:00 am), grab lunch at the Bluewater Avalon (1:00 pm), stroll through the Art Deco Catalina Island Museum (3:00 pm).
• Day 5: Take a glass-bottom boat tour with Catalina Tours (10:00 am), have a delicious lunch at Maggie's Blue Rose (1:00 pm), unwind with a sunset champagne and cheese picnic on the beach organized by Island Spa Catalina (5:00 pm).
• Day 6: Stroll through the town and do some high-end shopping on Crescent Avenue (10:00 am), have a leisurely lunch at the renowned Avalon Seafood and Fish Market (1:00 pm), take an afternoon glass-blowing class at the Island Glass Bottom Boat (4:00 pm).
• Day 7: Enjoy brunch at the quaint Cafe Metropole (9:00 am), hike around the Hermit Gulch Trail (11:00 am), relax by the scenic Descanso Falls (1:00 pm).

Time and Costs Estimates

• Bluewater Avalon (breakfast) - 1 hour, $30
• Catalina Island Casino tour - 1.5 hours, $20
• Descanso Beach Club - 4 hours, $100
• Island Express Helicopters tour - 2 hours, $450
• Avalon Grille (lunch) - 1.5 hours, $100
• Island Spa Catalina (spa treatment) - 2 hours, $200
• Catalina Island Zip Line Eco Tour - 2 hours, $130
• Steve's Steakhouse (lunch) - 1.5 hours, $150
• Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden - 1.5 hours, $17.50
• Catalina Island Yacht Charter (sailboat) - 4 hours, $1,000
• Catalina Island Museum - 1.5 hours, $20
• Catalina Tours (glass-bottom boat) - 2 hours, $70
• Maggie's Blue Rose (lunch) - 1.5 hours, $125
• Island Spa Catalina (picnic) - 2 hours, $200
• Crescent Avenue shopping - 4 hours, $500
• Avalon Seafood and Fish Market (lunch) - 1.5 hours, $75
• Island Glass Bottom Boat (class) - 2.5 hours, $150
• Cafe Metropole (brunch) - 1.5 hours, $50
• Hermit Gulch Trail hike - 2 hours, free
• Descanso Falls - 2 hours, free
Total estimated costs for activities: $3,632.50

Transportation

Since Avalon is a small town, many visitors prefer to explore the sights by foot, bicycle or renting a golf cart. There are also taxis and shuttles available, but they tend to be more expensive. If you choose not to rent a vehicle, a taxi from the Avalon Airport to town typically costs around $17 and takes about 15 minutes.

Useful tips

If you have more time, consider renting a kayak or paddleboard to explore Avalon's picturesque coastline. Another great activity outside of Avalon is taking the Garden-to-Sky Hike, a moderate 2.5-mile trail that leads to stunning views of the island and mainland. If you have less time, consider skipping the zip-lining or glass-blowing class and replace them with a leisurely seaside lunch or a scenic hike.

Airports

Avalon's only airport is the Catalina Airport (AVX), located about a mile from Avalon. Visitors can take a taxi or shuttle to get to their hotel or other destination. Catalina Airport has limited flight schedules and is serviced by a few small charter airlines.