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Spend an adventurous and relaxing getaway with the boys! Catalina Island is the perfect destination to escape for a boy’s trip.

Day 1

Begin your journey to Catalina Island on an early departure with Catalina Express from Long Beach, San Pedro or Dana Point. You can even upgrade your trip to Captain’s Lounge or Commodore Lounge and enjoy our complimentary beverage to kick off your weekend!

After arriving in Avalon and checking in to your stay, head to breakfast at Topside by NDMK. Topside by NDMK offers unbeatable views of Avalon Bay, tasty Italian-Spanish-American cuisine and delicious craft cocktails. Pick from their wide selection of breakfast items like the Catalina French Toast or the Hangover Breakfast Burrito. To top it off, make a toast with bottomless mimosas!

Catalina Island is known to be a great location for ocean fishing with its abundant marine life. Become an angler for the day and fish off of the Catalina coastline with Catalina Coastal Tours & Fishing on a private charter tour. Catalina Coastal Tours & Fishing provides everything that you need for a day of fishing. Many fish live and migrate off the coast of Catalina Island so you’ll be sure to get lucky baiting in different kinds of fish.

If fishing does not excite you, then Catalina Island is also a great location for snorkeling and scuba diving. Explore Catalina’s abundant marine life with Catalina Divers Supply or Scuba by Design. Catalina Island is one of the top destinations for snorkeling and scuba diving with its crystal-clear water, majestic kelp forest and diverse marine life. And don’t worry about supplies, gear rentals and classes are offered!

After you’ve reeled in the fish of the day, lounge out and relax at Descanso Beach Club. Descanso Beach Club is Avalon’s only beachside restaurant and bar serving visitors on the outdoor deck or to their private cabanas and chaise lounge chairs. Spend some quality time together in the sun with your feet in the sand and signature drinks in hand.

 Eat, Drink, Sing! Sing your hearts out with dinner and a show at El Galleon. El Galleon is located in the center of Avalon on Crescent Avenue with waterfront views of Avalon Bay. The chefs cook up a variety of appetizing meals from locally caught seafood dishes to different styled plates of charbroiled BBQ meats. End dinner with belting out a song of your choice on El Galleons live karaoke stage!

Day 2

The second day of your boy’s weekend, calls for a pick me up from Catalina Coffee and Cookie Co. to start the day. Grab and go from their menu of breakfast favorites like a breakfast burrito or bagel sandwich. Choose from a selection of breakfast delights to build your perfect morning meal. You can’t forget to order Catalina Coffee and Cookie Co.’s freshly brewed drip coffee.

Fore! Tee off on the oldest operating golf course West of the Mississippi on the Catalina Island Golf Course. This course offers a 9-hole layout that is a challenge for any golfer with its small greens and deep bunkers. The Catalina Island Golf Course was once home to the Bobby Jones Invitational Tournament and is now home to many visitors and locals looking to perfect their swing.

End your Catalina Island getaway at the Lobster Trap for some fresh, locally caught seafood. Lobster Traps newly remodeled restaurant offers great food, a friendly staff and a casual atmosphere to enjoy with your group. Their menu is not limited to seafood, so they also cook up a variety of different dishes that will suit everyone’s palate.

Second Photo Credit to Kevin Jantzer