Santa Catalina Island, California
Santa Catalina Island, a scenic island 22 miles off the coast of southern California, was the site of the Chicago Cubs' spring training for 30 years and a brief residence by Marilyn Monroe. The island, which has two communities—Avalon on the east and Two Harbors on the west—can be reached by plane or helicopter, but most visitors take quick boat excursions from San Pedro, Long Beach, Dana Point, and Newport Beach.
While there is a bus route and a taxi rank in the center of Avalon, locals, and tourists navigate the town's winding streets in golf carts to reach the town's waterfront establishments, such as the Tuna Club, the world's oldest big-game saltwater fishing club, and the campsites, bike trails, and marine reserve of Two Harbors.
The island is renowned for its fauna, dive spots, and tallest peak, Mt. Orizaba. To the north is the vacation destination of Two Harbors. Descanso Beach is bordered by palm trees and cabanas in the city of Avalon to the south. The circular, art-deco Catalina Casino in Avalon serves as a cultural hub with a theater, ballroom, and museum.
Location: Santa Catalina Island, California
