Catalina Island

 

As long as I've lived in Southern California I've wanted to visit Catalina Island. Step Brothers, Ghost Adventures, and The Last of Us 2 definitely had an influence on this interest... but being so close made it a necessity! While my parents were visiting me for the weekend I finally made the trip!

After a concert the night before where I may have had a few too many drinks... an 8 am ferry was my least favorite part of this adventure... 

I''m glad to report I survived the boat ride! Although the long waits at the few restaurants proved to be the next challenge... the only picture I have from breakfast is of the lovely mirror in the restaurant's entryway

After breakfast we were rested, refueled, and finally able to explore the island!

I was in awe of the beautiful pieces of art that scattered the island, this tile was outside of bathrooms!

Many homes had the most amazing stain glass windows

Another bathroom with beautiful tile artwork

Another gorgeous tile nearby!

When we first landed on the island my mom and I stopped to use the restrooms and buy a locker. Apparently during that time my dad snuck away and bought us a bison viewing tour... Once he saw the vehicle and they told us it was a 2 hour tour he began to have second thoughts...

The ride itself was quite painful... It was like being on Indiana Jones at Disneyland for 2 hours straight... My dad quickly regretted his choice. 

But it was truly a beautiful tour of the island! 

Once we recovered from the wild ride... We rented a golf cart! This is the one activity everyone says is a must do when you visit

It was so much fun to see the island at our own pace, and we got to see some great views!

I had to come up to the bell tower because I saw it on Ghost Adventures LOL

On our way back down we drove through the neighborhoods. I just loved all of the sea inspired design on the island.

After we returned the golf cart we made it to my most anticipated stop of the trip, the Avalon Theatre!

The walk to the theater was gorgeous!

I love mermaids and the sea, and I was just in love with the art that decorated the theater. 

As soon I as entered the building I was elated to be greeted by my friends The Ink Spots :)

I also loved this poster that was in the hallway

I took myself on a quick little ghost tour and tried to see what I could capture with my digital camera... I think I scared the ghosts away...

This was the last stop of our trip before our ferry back :( I just adored this beautiful island and I can't wait to come back!