Avalon, Catalina Island was featured on Conde Nast Traveler online on October 7, 2022 in an article entitled "The Most Charming Small Towns in California, From Tranquil Seaside Villages to LGBTQ-Friendly Mountain Communities." Writer Tanvi Chheda notes, "Venture away from the state's large metropolises like L.A. and San Francisco and discover visually stunning, laid-back escapes."