


Avalon Bay on Catalina Island offers a compact, photogenic harbor: colorful tour boats, paddleboards, the classic Avalon Casino building, curved promenade and steep island cliffs. Shoot golden hour reflections and blue-hour waterfront lights. Access by ferry from Long Beach/Long Beach or Newport; Avalon is largely car-free and walkable. Ferries run year-round but weather can be breezy — check schedules. Limited public parking at mainland terminals; drone use restricted, check local rules.



Avalon Bay on Catalina Island offers a compact, photogenic harbor: colorful tour boats, paddleboards, the classic Avalon Casino building, curved promenade and steep island cliffs. Shoot golden hour reflections and blue-hour waterfront lights. Access by ferry from Long Beach/Long Beach or Newport; Avalon is largely car-free and walkable. Ferries run year-round but weather can be breezy — check schedules. Limited public parking at mainland terminals; drone use restricted, check local rules.