Birds eye view of Catalina Island, this photo includes an overview of the harbor in Avalon, Green Pleasure Pier, most of Avalon, the Catalina Interior in the background and the Catalina Casino. Click photo for larger version.

Catalina Island is a popular stop over point for cruise lines transporting vacationers from Southern California to Mexico. Also in this photo is a golf cart-typical transportation for visitors and residents in the hills above Avalon to the town center. Click photo for larger.

One of the most famous and iconic land marks to Catalina Island, the Catalina Casino perched on Sugarloaf point is one of the largers circular dancehalls in the world. Home to a dancefloor, museum and movie theater, the Catalina Casino has been a key tourist destination on the island for over 70 years. Click photo for larger version.

VIew from the top of a hill from where the Inn at Mt. Ada is located (the original home owned by the Wrigley Brothers) this view highlighs all of Avalon Harbor and the Catalina Casino in the background. Also featured in this photo is the Green Pleasure Pier. Click photo for larger.

View of Avalon from a boat in the Avalon Harbor looking west. In the distance are the many private condos and vacation homes that dot the hills above Avalon giving residents and visitors spectacular views of the harbor, the town and the island. Click photo for larger version.

A typical afternoon in Avalon with pedestrians, shoppers and the Green Pleasure Pier in the background. The Pacific Ocean is in the background. Photo taken from Catalina Ave that is in the heart of Avalon. Click photo for larger version.

The Garibaldi is a native fish to the northeastern sub tropical parts of the Pacific Ocean that include Santa Barbara, San Diego, Baja California and of course Catalina Island. Visitors who take an underwater sea voyage or snorkle will witness these fish in the thousands swimming amongst the kelp forests that line the island. Click photo for larger version.

Avalon Harbor looking south featuring the dozens of boats that call Catalina Island home. In the background is the beginning of the mountains that rise up out of Avalon and form what is known as the "Catalina Interior". Click photo for larger version.

Catalina is home to a variety of plant species that are only found on the island. Sprinkeled throughout the island, all the plants endemic to Catalina Island can be found at the Wrigley Botanical Garden. Click photo for larger version.

Looking south from high above on the peaks that make the Catalina Interior thisview highlights the southern half of the Avalon Harbor. In the background the Catalina Express can be seen along with dozens of private boats and yachts. Click photo for larger version.