What a great day- this is a must for anyone going to LA and wants to escape the city for a day and relax. Catalina Island is about an hour of the coast of Longbeach. The trip is amazing beautiful blue waters and even whales on our trip. The island is magical, Avalon is the where the boat docks and the township isnt very big you can walk it in about 10 minutes. But there are dozens of bars, cafes and gift shops to enjoy. Found a great mexican restaurant for a few Coronas and the best Mexican feed I have ever had.   The Casino (which isnt a casino) is the main focal icon, it is a picture theatre. The whole island was pretty much owned by Wriglley the guy who invented the Chewy Gum in the early 1900’s.  Transportation is all by golf cart there are virtually no cars. We hired one for a quick hoot around town.