7-Day Foodie Itinerary for Avalon, California

• Day 1: Breakfast at Maggie's Blue Rose. Take the Avalon Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour. Try the seafood at Bluewater Avalon after a stroll at Descanso Beach.
• Day 2: Start the day with a coffee and pastry at Cafe Metropole. Visit the Catalina Island Museum for lunch at Lloyd's of Avalon. Watch the beautiful sunset while you enjoy dinner at Steve's Steakhouse.
• Day 3: Head to The Sandtrap for breakfast before a round of golf at Catalina Island Golf Course. For lunch, dine at the waterfront Armstrong's Fish Market. Finish the day with dinner at Antonio's Pizzeria and Cabaret.
• Day 4: Grab a breakfast burrito at Coyote Joe's before renting a bike to explore the island. Have a picnic lunch at the Wrigley Memorial and Botanic Garden. Stop by Luau Larry's for drinks and pupus before dinner at The Lobster Trap.
• Day 5: Start with breakfast at Original Jack's Country Kitchen before taking a kayak tour with Descanso Beach Ocean Sports. Visit the Nature Center and then grab seafood with a view at The Lobster Trap. End the day with bar games and drinks at El Galleon Restaurant.
• Day 6: Enjoy a coffee and croissant at Cafe Casbah before heading to the Catalina Beverage Company for a brewery tour and tasting. For lunch, try the fresh fish tacos at Mi Casita. End the night with the lively atmosphere and food at Coyote Joe's.
• Day 7: Start with a hearty breakfast at Pancake Cottage before heading out for some fishing with Afishinado Charters. Enjoy your catch at the seafood-focused Bluewater Avalon for lunch. End the day with a romantic waterfront dinner at Avalon Grille.

Time and Costs Estimates:

• Maggie's Blue Rose (1 hour, $15)
• Avalon Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour (3 hours, $75)
• Bluewater Avalon (2 hours, $40)
• Cafe Metropole (1 hour, $10)
• Catalina Island Museum (2 hours, $20)
• Lloyd's of Avalon (1.5 hours, $30)
• Steve's Steakhouse (2 hours, $100)
• The Sandtrap (1 hour, $20)
• Catalina Island Golf Course (4 hours, $200)
• Armstrong's Fish Market (1 hour, $25)
• Antonio's Pizzeria and Cabaret (2 hours, $50)
• Coyote Joe's (1 hour, $15)
• Bike Rental (4 hours, $60)
• Wrigley Memorial and Botanic Garden (2 hours, $18)
• Luau Larry's (1.5 hours, $25)
• The Lobster Trap (2 hours, $50)
• Original Jack's Country Kitchen (1 hour, $15)
• Descanso Beach Ocean Sports Kayak Tour (3 hours, $75)
• Nature Center (1 hour, Free)
• El Galleon Restaurant (2 hours, $35)
• Cafe Casbah (1 hour, $10)
• Catalina Beverage Company (2 hours, $25)
• Mi Casita (1 hour, $15)
• Afishinado Charters (4 hours, $300)
• Avalon Grille (2 hours, $75)
Total Estimated Costs: $1,008

Transportation:

Transportation on Santa Catalina Island is limited to walking, biking or taking golf carts. A bike rental for 24 hours costs about $30. A golf cart for 24 hours costs about $80.

Useful Tips:

If you have extra time, consider a day trip to the remote Two Harbors area of the island. If you have less time, consider choosing and exploring the top three or four spots from this itinerary that most interest you.

Airports:

Catalina Island is accessible only by boat or helicopter. The closest major city airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) where many major airlines fly to. From there, visitors can take a 15-minute helicopter ride or a 1-hour boat ride to the island.