Catalina Island
Catalina Island is one of the most visited places in the world. Catalina is known for its amazing beaches, comfortable environment and island lifestyle. People come from all over the world to appreciate its great venue of shopping, relaxing and great restaurants. Anyone who has ever traveled to Catalina understands how beautiful and relaxing it can be.
One of the most popular souvenir items when visiting the island are T-shirts. Everyone loves them and they make great gifts! This opportunity gives you the chance to purchase at discount rates. All you have to do is simply shop around to know what I’m talking about.
When you wear a Catalina Island T-Shirt, people respond because everyone remembers their own experience on the island, or has plans to one day visit this island paradise.
About Catalina Island
Located only 22 miles from San Pedro, Catalina is the crown jewel of the Channel Islands. An island rich in history with a unique ecology, Santa Catalina Island is a very popular attraction that is an easy trip from San Pedro.
San Pedro's Catalina Air -Sea Terminal is the closest departure point to the Island. The terminal is served by Catalina Express Fleet and the Island Express Helicopter Service. San Pedro/Avalon trips are approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes by boat or 15 minutes by helicopter. The schedule for the Catalina Express boats can be found here. The Island Express Helicopter Service starts every day at 8:00 AM and helicopters depart every 45 minutes (on demand) until sunset. The Catalina offers island tours, a full range of recreational opportunities and unique shops, hotels and restaurants. The two main destinations on Catalina are Avalon and Two Harbors.
INTERNET INFORMATION LISTED BELOW
Location - Pacific Ocean
Channel Islands of California
Area -74.98 sq mi (194.2 km2)
Highest elevation - 2,097 ft (639.2 m)
Highest point - Mount Orizaba
United States California
County - Los Angeles
Largest city - Avalon (pop. 3,728 (2010))
Demographics - Population - 3,696
Density - 19.03 /km2 (49.29 /sq mi)
Complied, Edited, or Revised Internet Information Listed Below
Santa Catalina Island, often called Catalina Island, or just Catalina,
is a rocky island off the coast of the U.S. state of California. The
island is 22 miles (35 km) long and 8 miles (13 km) across at its
greatest width. The island is located about 22 miles (35 km)
south-southwest of Los Angeles, California. The highest point on the
island is 2,097 feet (639 m) Mt. Orizaba, at 33°22′29.7″N
118°25′11.6″W.
One of the Channel Islands of California archipelago, Catalina lies
within Los Angeles County. Most of the island is administered by the
Catalina Island Conservancy.
The total population as of the 2000 census was 3,696 persons, almost
85 percent of whom live in the island's only incorporated city, Avalon
(pop. 3,728 (2010), with another 195 south of town, outside of the
city limits). The second center of population is the unincorporated
village of Two Harbors, in the north, with a population of 298.
Development occurs also at the smaller settlements of Rancho Escondido
and Middle Ranch. The remaining population is scattered over the
island between the two population centers. The island has an overall
population density of 49.29/mi² (19.03/km²).