{"id":11720,"date":"2017-05-18T16:49:37","date_gmt":"2017-05-18T16:49:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/?p=11720"},"modified":"2025-09-25T08:30:42","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T08:30:42","slug":"26-miles-across-the-sea-a-weekend-getaway-to-catalina-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/11720\/26-miles-across-the-sea-a-weekend-getaway-to-catalina-island\/","title":{"rendered":"26 Miles Across the Sea: A Weekend Getaway to Catalina Island"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The distance between Santa Catalina Island and Los Angeles is, as the Four Preps sing, only \u201c26 miles across the sea,\u201d &nbsp;but the journey seems to span more than distance, as you are transported from the bustling metropolis of downtown L.A. to the serenity of a bucolic beach town, circa 1950. Once you arrive, in the main town of Avalon, &nbsp;there\u2019s so much to do from adventure activities to foodie options. &nbsp;Whether you are up for adventure (zip line), a creature of comfort (spas galore) or a lover of history (take the ghost tour), a plethora of options make Catalina a great place to visit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get Outdoors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Catalina-InnonMt.Ada_-e1495126035233.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11724 alignleft lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Catalina-InnonMt.Ada_-e1495126035233-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Catalina Inn on Mt.Ada\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11724 alignleft lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Catalina-InnonMt.Ada_-e1495126035233-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Catalina Inn on Mt.Ada\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Catalina-InnonMt.Ada_-e1495126035233-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Catalina-InnonMt.Ada_-e1495126035233-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Catalina-InnonMt.Ada_-e1495126035233-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a>No trip to Catalina is complete without a ride in one of the ubiquitous golf carts, from <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/catalinaislandgolfcart.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catalina Island Golf Cart<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Fun to drive, with an easy loop around town, these little carts climb the steep hills without making you do any work &#8211; a simple map will help you navigate, though the sparkling ocean to the East is visible from just about everywhere. Cruise up to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.catalinaconservancy.org\/index.php?s=visit&amp;p=wrigley_memorial_and_botanic_garden\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrigley Memorial &amp; Botanic Gardens<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or motor your way to the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitcatalinaisland.com\/dining-nightlife\/avalon\/mt-ada\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inn on Mt. Ada<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for lunch (make sure to make a reservation). If you go for lunch, leave time to hang out on the terrace &#8211; the views are spectacular- or sit in front of the fire and play a game of Scrabble.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The island limits all motorized vehicles, which makes it ideal for strolling around \u2013 south to Descanso Bay (stop for an ice cream at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitcatalinaisland.com\/dining-nightlife\/avalon\/descanso-fresh\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Descanso Fresh<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and north to Lovers Cove, a popular snorkeling destination. There is also a terrific hike, the Garden to Sky Trail, past the Wrigley Memorial &amp; Botanic Gardens that gets you to a peak with breathtaking views of both sides of Catalina. And of course the Santa Catalina Island <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitcatalinaisland.com\/activities-adventures\/land\/zip-line-eco-tour\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zip Line Eco Tour<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will surely boost your adrenaline and amp up your endorphins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Catalina-Island-Jacks-Breakfast-e1495126141634.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11726 alignright lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Catalina-Island-Jacks-Breakfast-e1495126130226-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Catalina Island Jack's Breakfast\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11726 alignright lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Catalina-Island-Jacks-Breakfast-e1495126130226-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Catalina Island Jack's Breakfast\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/noscript><\/a>Eats &amp; Drinks:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All that exercise will make you hungry. Food options are plentiful, with options abounding. For breakfast try <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.catalinahotspots.com\/original_jacks\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Original Jack\u2019s Country Kitchen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The menu is extensive with fresh, hearty choices. <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stevessteakhouse.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steve\u2019s Steakhouse<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the place for dinner &#8211; plentiful, old school favorites, like baked potatoes and luscious clam chowder hit the spot. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay here:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upon disembarking, take a quick jaunt to the middle of town. Many of the hotels, including the delightful <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theavalonhotel.com\/welcome-to-the-avalon\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avalon Hotel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, offer complimentary pick up and drop off for guests, so you don\u2019t have to lug your suitcases. The Avalon has a rooftop deck with a gorgeous view of the bay and the rooms get all the details right, from the sumptuous robes to the high-thread-count sheets. OnPoint Fencing does <a href=\"https:\/\/onpointfencing.com\/service-areas\/eugene-or\/\">outdoor decks and fencing Eugene<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Insider Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An excellent starting point is the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.catalinamuseum.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catalina Island Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For such a petite town, Avalon\u2019s storied past makes for some great exhibits. From the Native Americans to Marilyn Monroe to William Wrigley Jr. (of the chewing gum fortune) to the Chicago Cubs, the residents of Catalina were a varied bunch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/casinocatalina-e1495126101854.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11723 alignleft lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/casinocatalina-e1495126088620-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Casino Catalina\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11723 alignleft lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/casinocatalina-e1495126088620-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Casino Catalina\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/noscript><\/a>The <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitcatalinaisland.com\/activities-adventures\/catalina-casino\/movie-theatre\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avalon Theater<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> inside the Casino is worth going out of your way for. Go on a night when John Tusak plays the pipe organ, Friday-Monday. The art deco murals, designed and painted by John Gabriel Beckman are simply stunning. When the lights go down, stars twinkle at you from the ceiling. Pure magic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a moment of relaxation, try <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitcatalinaisland.com\/activities-adventures\/descanso-beach-club\/massages-by-the-sea\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massages by the Sea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The outdoor massage are private but for the sounds of the waves and the brush of an ocean breeze.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The distance between Santa Catalina Island and Los Angeles is, as the Four Preps sing, only \u201c26 miles across the sea,\u201d &nbsp;but the journey seems to span more than distance, as you are transported from the bustling metropolis of downtown L.A. to the serenity of a bucolic beach town, circa 1950. 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