Catalina Island

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By sea or air, getting to Catalina is easy and fun. You can get to Catalina Island by ferry from four mainland ports in Southern...

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How to get to Catalina Island

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Once you arrive in Avalon, you’ll quickly discover that it has a very pedestrian friendly downtown. Visitors enjoy exploring the...

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For the adventurer, get your heart pumping with a visit to the Zip Line Eco Tour, try diving or island eco tour. For a slower pace,...

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Things to Do on Catalina Island

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Located just 22 miles off Southern California’s coast, Catalina Island welcomes visitors year-round. Getting here is easy with...

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A: Public showers are available on Casino Way. Hours vary by season – please contact our Visitor’s Center on the Green Pier...

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Polar Bear Swim & Plunge

1 Casino Way, PO Box 217, Avalon, CA 90704

(310) 510-0220

  • Presented By: City of Avalon
  • Dates: January 1, 2023
  • Location: Casino Point Dive Park
  • Time: 7:30 AM
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    Join the City of Avalon & the Catalina Swim Club for a New Year’s Day Polar Bear Swim at 7:30am at Casino Dive Park, Intermediate to Advanced Swimmers, approximately 1 mile, and Polar Bear Plunge at 11am, Middle Beach, family fun – just plunge or swim the pier with us. Hot chocolate & light refreshments served.

    Please contact the City of Avalon Recreation Department for more details. 

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