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Location
III Population
III Climate
III What to
Wear
III Places
of Worship
Public Showers & Restrooms
III Lockers
III ATM's
& Bank Locations
Local Publications
III Post Office
III Medical
Services
III Emergency
Info
Groceries
III Service
Club Meetings
III Laundromats
III Library
Teen Center
III Catalina
Island Chamber of Commerce
Located just 22 miles off the coast of Southern California, Catalina
Island-with its Mediterranean charm and myriad of exciting activities-provides
a quick and easy getaway. Travel time to Avalon, the Island's only
city, can be done in as little as 15 minutes by air, or one hour
by boat. Travel time to the village of Two Harbors is about 90 minutes
by boat from San Pedro.
The city of Avalon has a population of about 3,500. Summer and weekend
population can rise to over 10,000.
There's a reason Catalina Island has been said to have "the
perfect climate." Catalina boasts a year-round Mediterranean
climate, with warm, sunny days and cool evening breezes. In the
summer, the average temperature is 75 degrees, while the mild winter average
temperature is 65 degrees. The sun shines an average of 267 days a year,
and the average rainfall is 14 inches per year.
With our warm weather and laid-back island atmosphere, it's no surprise
that casual attire is the preferred dress code for Catalina Island.
Sandals are popular, but bring a good pair of walking shoes if you
are planning to do any hiking or tour the interior. Bring a sweater
or light jacket if you are planning to stay overnight, and don't
forget your swimsuit! Visit one of the many clothing shops in Avalon
for a wide selection of tropical resort wear.
Call for information and schedule of services.
Avalon Community Church (310) 510-1889
Catalina Bible Church (310) 510-0073
St. Catherine's Catholic Church (310) 510-0192
In Avalon, you will find public restrooms for men and women in several
locations: at the foot of the Green Pleasure Pier, Boat Terminal
Mole, Casino Walkway, Island Plaza and at Pebbly Beach. Coin-operated
public showers are located along the Casino Walkway. Free salt-water
showers are available right on the beach. Don't forget to bring
your own towel!
For your convenience, lockers are available for storage while you
enjoy your day on Catalina Island. They are located at the Island
Plaza and at the Boat Terminal Mole.
There are two ATM locations in Avalon: SCI Information Center on
Catalina Street (across from the Green Pier) and at US Bank (303
Crescent Avenue), the island's only bank.
There are two weekly newspapers published in Avalon:
Avalon Bay News (310) 510-1500
Catalina Islander (310) 510-0500
Located
in the Avalon Arcade, which can be entered from
either Sumner Ave. (next to the Hotel Atwater) or Metropole Ave.
(across from Vons Market). The Post Office (310-510-0084) is open
Monday thru Friday from 8:30 am-5 pm, and on Saturday from 11 am-1
pm. Last call for outgoing mail is 3:30 pm on weekdays, 12:30 on
Saturday. There are also mailboxes on Metropole Ave., just outside
the Post Office, and on the corner of Crescent and Metropole.
There
is no mail delivery in Avalon; residents and visitors must pick
mail up at the post office. UPS, Federal Express, Airborne Express
and other cargo services can be shipped and received by Catalina
Flying Boats (310-510-1403), located on Catalina Street.
Avalon
Municipal Hospital & Clinic:
Hospital (310) 510-0700
Clinic (310) 510-0096
Leo's Drug Store: (prescription medications) (310)
510-0189
Dental
Dr.
Benedetto Calise
Offices at 204 Metropole Ave., (310) 510-0322.
In case of an emergency, call 911 (police/fire/paramedics).
Fire Department (310) 510-0203
Sheriff's Department (310) 510-0174
Hospital (310) 510-0700
Vons
Located on Metropole, just up from Crescent Ave. Summer hours 7
am to 10 pm, otherwise 7 am to 9 pm. (310)
510-0280.
Vons
Express
On Catalina Ave., just up the street from the pier. Specializing
in service deli and bakery. Lots of snacks and drinks. (310)
510-7397.
Rotary Club of Avalon:
Wednesdays at 12:00 pm
Country Club Restaurant
Contact David Creigh at (310)
510-3590.
Avalon
Lions Club
2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 6:30 pm
Catalina Canyon Hotel
Contact John LaFleur at (310)
510-1011.
Women's
Club of Catalina
Meets monthly at various locations.
Call Beverly Sullivan at (310)
510-2265.
Catalina
Island Women's Forum
Meets Mondays at 5:30 pm.
Catalina Canyon Hotel
Call Arlene Blake at (310)
510-0687
Catalina
Art Association
Meetings are 1st Thursday each month at 6:00 pm.
Casino Art Gallery
Call Gail at (310)
510-0808.
Catalina
Coin Wash, in the Metropole Marketplace, corner of Crescent
and Metropole. Open daily.
Cottonwood
Coin Laundry, at 220 Metropole, across from City Hall.
Open daily. Call (310)
510-1244 for more info.
Los
Angeles County Library - Avalon Branch
215 Sumner Ave., across the street from the tour bus plaza.
In the summer there is a reading program for school-age kids, and
a story time daily. They have a good collection of videos, including
some classics, that can be checked out for up to a week.
Sunday, Monday, Closed
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1pm-7
pm
Friday, Saturday 10am -
4pm
Cornerstone Teen Center
Recreation hall located in the basement of the Community
Church, at the corner of Beacon and Metropole, featuring pool tables
and video games. There is also a Study Center, with computers, CD-ROMs
and reference books.
Located
at the foot of the Green Pleasure Pier, the Visitor Center can answer
questions and provide information about transportation, accommodations,
activities and special events. If you are looking for a hotel, they
can help you make reservations by providing a list of hotel vacancies,
updated daily.
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