7 days in Catalina Island Itinerary

Avalon is the only incorporated city on Santa Catalina Island of the California Channel Islands, and the southernmost city in Los Angeles County. Avalon is known for nightlife, casinos, and wildlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: stroll through Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden, don't miss a visit to Airport in the Sky, hike along Hermit Gulch Trail Loop, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

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Duluth to Avalon is an approximately 12-hour combination of flight and ferry. You can also do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of bus, train, tram, and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 2 hours. Plan for warmer temperatures traveling from Duluth in March, with highs in Avalon at 65°F and lows at 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can travel back home.