As the sign says, "Welcome to Avalon". I took this from the Ferry we arrived on.

First close-up view of Catalina Island/Avalon Bay

Last views of Long Beach from the ferry.

Passing the Queen Mary on our way out of Long Beach

The Queen Mary and a Carnival Cruise Ship in the Long Beach harbor.

Leaving the dock of the Catalina Express ferry building. The beginning of our 'Island Adventure'. We left on Sunday, May 1st and returned on Tuesday May 3rd. My first trip to the Island and this is my birthday present from Dave.

Avalon Bay from the Ferry coming into the island. It's actually May 1st.

Dave and I from on the mountain above Avalon Bay May 2nd

Above Avalon Bay May 2nd.

Cool Golf Carts

First leg of the 'hike' up to the place we stayed.

Second leg of that 'hike'.

Third leg of the 'hike'.

The place we stayed. Catalina Beach House.

Escanso Beach Country Club - deserted on a Monday. Very busy on weekends.

Escanso Beach - my favorite place to just hang out. Waited here while Dave was snorkeling in front of the "Casino" theatre.

Just above Escanso Beach, leaving the Zip-Line Eco Tour office.

Dave in front of the "Casino" Theatre

Avalon Bay harbor. The "Casino" theatre at the right.

The yellow submarine, that wasn't really a submarine, but you could go down inside it and see the marine life through windows underwater.

Catalina Island May 2011

The base of the 'Zip-Line Eco Tour' above Escanso Beach. We really wanted to try this, but apparently you have to make reservations a couple of months in advance. Maybe next time!!