Looking for a fun adventure where you can fully embrace all the outdoor activities that SoCal has to offer? The small town of Avalon, located on Catalina Island, is the perfect place to escape when you’re seeking a getaway filled with tons of outdoor activities and adventures. Whether you head to Avalon for a day trip or you’re able to swing an entire weekend, this is one magical destination where you’ll find tons of attractions to enjoy outside all year long. Here’s a closer look at a few of our favorite outdoor activities that you can enjoy during a visit to Avalon.
Primarily a resort town for day trippers and weekend getaways, the small town of Avalon, with less than 4,000 residents, is a magical place to visit all-year long where you can enjoy an abundance of outdoor activities.
The first outdoor activity you'll experience is the refreshing ferry ride that you'll take to reach Avalon that departs from three ferry landings in SoCal -- San Pedro, Long Beach and Dana Point.
For those who love beach days, you'll find the perfect spot to relax in the sand when you arrive. Whether you want to play in the ocean or just sit and relax with a good book, this stretch of beach is pure heaven.
For those of you on the more adventurous side, you'll find an outdoor thrill at Catalina Zipline Eco Tour where you can engage in a thrilling outdoor zipline tour that will take you high above Avalon's most scenic and rugged areas with views galore.
You'll want to make sure to take a boat ride during your time at this outdoor paradise and there's nothing more spectacular than taking a glass-bottomed boat tour while visiting Avalon. The fresh ocean air combined with up-close views of marine life makes for a memorable outdoor adventure the whole family will love.
Love exploring a variety of outdoor gardens? The Wrigley Botanical Garden is a picturesque spot to stroll through a serene setting located on 38 acres of land blooming with native plants and flowers.
From Wrigley Botanical Garden you can access one of the most popular hikes on the island -- the Garden to Sky Summit trail. This moderate 2.5 mile hike will lead you to a soaring view that is simply breathtaking.
If your idea of outdoor fun is a day of window shopping, then you'll find plenty of windows to browse along the charming streets of Avalon that are filled with tons of local shops and restaurants.
Speaking of restaurants, after enjoying a busy afternoon filled with outdoor activities, why not take a break from all the fun you're having to enjoy some outdoor dining. There are plenty of tasty restaurants to try in Avalon, including this casual outdoor eatery that specializes in Fish n Chips. Enjoy the oceanfront view and take in the epic view along the pier while fueling up with some local seafood at Avalon Seafood and Market.
