A peaceful day on Santa Catalina Island.
From the Long Beach pier, it took less than an hour to glide across the deep blue sea to reach Santa Catalina Island - a small gem off the coast of Southern California. The fresh air, gentle sunshine and crystal clear water made all the fatigue of the mainland seem to disappear.
From Long Beach Pier, it takes less than an hour to glide across the deep blue sea to reach Santa Catalina Island - a small gem off the coast of Southern California.
Santa Catalina is a beautiful little island off the southwest coast of Los Angeles, California (USA), with an area of about 195km² and a population of about 4,000 people. This place is known as the “Tuscany of America” thanks to its warm, fresh Mediterranean climate all year round, with an average temperature of only 17 to 22°C.
Avalon Town - the "heart" of the island is located in a small green valley, next to a crescent-shaped beach with brilliant golden sunshine. The white-walled, red-roofed houses rising up the mountain slopes evoke the classic beauty of the Mediterranean.
Avalon Town - the "heart" of the island lies in a small green valley, next to a crescent-shaped beach shining with golden sunshine.
Where there is only the sound of waves and laughter
No traffic noise, no dust. Catalina residents mainly use electric cars, bicycles or small motorbikes, because getting a permit to bring a car to the island can take up to… 10 years. This restriction helps Catalina maintain a rare quiet: only the sound of waves and the bustling conversation from classic seaside cafes can be heard.
A place where there is only the sound of waves and laughter.
A full day experience
The island is small, so you can fully enjoy Catalina in just one day. From morning, visitors can swim in the sea, dive to see coral reefs by submarine, or try ziplining through the forest towards the ocean. At noon, rent a golf cart for about 60 USD/hour to circle the island, or walk in the miniature forests overlooking the ocean with a beautiful deep blue color.
Tourists can swim in the sea, dive to see coral reefs by submarine, or try ziplining over the forest towards the ocean.
In the afternoon, when the sun casts its golden rays over the red-tiled roofs, Avalon becomes incredibly poetic. A cool cocktail by the marina, or simply a stroll on the soft sand - all will make you feel the true meaning of the word "peace".
Short trip - Long memories
From Newport Beach, visitors can choose round-trip tickets from only 25-30 USD, or VIP tickets 120 USD including preferential drinks. Every day there are three modern hydrofoils and it takes about 45 minutes to reach the island, enough for you to easily plan a short trip.
There are three modern hydrofoils daily and it takes about 45 minutes to reach the island.
If you have more time, Catalina is also the perfect choice for honeymooners or those who want to regain energy after a series of stressful working days.
Regain energy after a stressful workday.
On Santa Catalina Island, time seems to slow down - there is only sunshine, wind, blue sea and peaceful moments. A day here is enough to make you understand why in the heart of modern California, there still exists an island that retains such rustic and peaceful beauty.
Source: https://vtv.vn/mot-ngay-binh-yen-tren-dao-santa-catalina-100251118092804208.htm
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