Everyone knew that all islands
were worlds unto themselves,
that to come to an island was
to come to another world.
...Guy Gavriel Kay
Santa Catalina Island is a step back in time...a quiet lifestyle and simple charm. You do need money to afford to live there and a golf cart to get around the island. I love it there and it’s only one hour from the mainland of California.
Photos from left to right: Crescent Street (main street), Green Pleasure Pier, Casino Promenade, Catalina Island Yacht Club, Catalina Casino (ballroom and movie theater), Catalina Chimes Tower, The Wrigley Fountain, Mosaic sign on the boat dock, bubble blower, golf carts and church across from the Catalina Museum.
"I found my love in Avalon
Beside the bay
I left my love in Avalon
And sailed away
I dream of her and Avalon
From dusk until dawn
And so I think I'll travel
on to Avalon"
(1937 Avalon from Benny Goodman and his Orchestra)
Oh, you ARE waxing poetic today, aren't you?! Thank you for taking me along! Here, at the top of my feed as I come by, I thought I recognized the views...and your coloration style...so no surprise when I found you here with Catalina hugged to your heart!
