Things to Do in Avalon, CA

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Avalon, the gateway to Catalina Island, is the island's main city and home to many of its amenities, hotels, and businesses. There are plenty of things to do in Avalon during a Catalina Island getaway.

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Getting There

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Descanso Beach Club

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Tour the Casino

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Rent a Golf Cart

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Wrigley Garden + Memorial

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Try a Buffalo Milk

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Pleasure Pier

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