Catalina Island

Have you heard of China point on Catalina Island? Smuggling took place on the island for a long time back in the day. Pirates found the islands abundance of hidden coves, as well as it’s short distance to the mainland and it’s small population, made it suitable for smuggling activities. Once used by smugglers of illegal Chinese immigrants, China point, located on the south western end of Catalina, still bears its name sake #CatalinaIsland #LoveCatalinaIsland #UpliftToday #Happy #Beautiful #Ocean #TheHarbor

Several years ago I was able to film this Mama hummingbird in the Garden of The Avalon Hotel on Catalina Island. We all watched her build the nest and care for these little darlings. #TheAvalonHotel #CatalinaIsland #LoveCatalinaIsland

The Fox and the Cat! We are so happy to have this endemic fox next door at the Buena Vista Hotel. He seems to have made his home there because we have seen him off and on now for the last month. They named him Zorro. Georgie, their little grey cat, and Zorro are becoming great friends. #Lovecatalinaisland #endemicfox #catalinaisland

Did you know there was a restaurant in Avalon named Hurricane Cove? It was a pre and post-war restaurant and bar (1937-1979), located at 305 Crescent. It once featured a huge semi-circle bamboo piano bar. It was originally owned by Oscar Griffith (1895-1974). David Renton, was the architect for the Wrigley Family and designed the structures on the Island per the Wrigley request, (including the Casino). The Wrigley family did not want any tropical themed structures, but Oscar ...and the owners of the Waikiki Hotel were able to prevail and had their businesses constructed the way they wanted. Oscar had a band, Jimmy Lowe and the Sons of Hawaii, who played regularly at his place. Oscar had after hours for top named entertainers that played at the Avalon Casino Ballroom including Benny Goodman. Oscar had the place built per his vision which included a bamboo bar in 1938. He had lights, fans and audio to simulate a hurricane which were activated every hour. Oscar imported an expert in bamboo construction from California. In 1957, Hurricane Cove was managed by Johnny Piacentini and Vince Scari. Los Angeles attorney, Don Lake, who had done work for Oscar, Griffith purchased Hurricane Cove and had it remodeled. More than 40 years after it first opened, Hurricane Cove was destroyed by a fire on March 4, 1979.#lovecatalinaisland #catalinaisland #uplifttoday See more

Jani is playing the chimes! #Catalinaisland. #LoveCatalinaIsland

This never gets old! #theavalonhotel #catalinaisland

Did you know that the great dome of the Catalina Island Casino theater has no center lighting? It’s silver surface reflects a myriad of wondrous color effects simulating twilight, starry midnight, and dawn through a series of four hundred flood lights controlled from behind a seven-foot inner wall faced in aged gold.#CatalinaIsland #LoveCatalinaIsland #Repost #WelcomeBack

My friends are so cute! I never want the song to end when Titaua and Christian sing. #theavalonhotel #lovecatalinaisland #catalinaisland #ukulele Bora Bora Wellness by Titaua

This is an amazing low tide!#LoveCatalinaIsland #CatalinaIsland #TheAvalonHotel

One of my favorite dives on the other side of Catalina at Farnsworth Banks. This Torpedo Ray was so chill! I was very careful not to touch for it would have been an electrifying experience. #lovecatalinaisland #scubadiving

I love the backside of Catalina island!

Who wants dinner on the beach tonight at Steve’s Steakhouse? #StevesSteakHouse #lovecatalinaisland #catalinaisland

The view and the fog is amazing! So many fun things on my walk. A canon went off, the fog rolled in and out, and the chimes tower went off when I was nearby. It nearly scared me to death even though I knew it was coming! This you have to see.#LoveCatalinaIsland #TheAvalonHotel #Catalinaisland #Repost

Movie night at the Catalina Island Museum. We are so excited to see Young Frankenstein tonight in their outdoor amphitheater. It has been so long since we saw a movie. #theavalonhotel #catalinaisland #lovecatalinaisland #repost

Who likes salt water taffy? Did you know Marilyn Monroe worked at Lloyd's in her late teens, newly married for the first time, all before she was discovered by Hollywood? We all love Lloyds of Avalon Confectionery and they are making a fresh batch. Come on over and try some! #lloydsofavalonconfectionery #catalinaisland #lovecatalinaisland #repost

Moonlight on the bay in Avalon.

Look what we saw this afternoon in Avalon Harbor!#catalinaisland

Did you see the sunrise this morning over the fog? So fun! #theavalonhotel #catalinaisland #lovecatalinaisland#uplifttoday#Repost

Go outside and look at the moon right now! This is amazing.#TheAvalonHotel #LoveCatalinaIslander

Dinner on the beach, with my husband, at Steve's Steakhouse! Wish you were here. #lovecatalinaisland #CatalinaIsland #DinnerOnTheBeach #BeachCity