A few years ago, the fiance and I decided to spend our Spring vacation camping on Catalina Island.
I was a starving college student,
and he had limited vacation time,
so Catalina seemed like the perfect compromise.
Santa Catalina Island is just 22 miles off the coast of Los Angeles.
On rare, smog-free days, you can even see the island from the coast.
Most people, when visiting this Island, stay in Avalon-
a tourist hot spot full of shops and restaurants.
Since we were on a budget,
we decided to travel to a different part of the island and camp for a couple nights.
Freeze dried food is better anyway.
The fiance and I spent our time exploring the island,
reading in the sun,
(the fiance) swimming in the freezing waters,
and (me) almost walking into a rattle snake- literally.
Overall, Catalina is a beautiful little island right on LA’s doorstep.
While it may not compare in tropical wonder to someplace like the Caribbean,
it was a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of the real world.
Sweet Green Tangerine says
You guys do the coolest stuff! Can I hang out with you please?? lol These pics are gorgeous. I like the one looking over your shoulder. That's frame worthy.
julie @ the semi-reformed nerd says
Dude, that's gorgeous! I never realized Catalina was near LA… definitely going to have to put it on my list of places to visit. 🙂
Laura says
Cute blog! Wow those pictures are awesome, what a fun trip you and your fiance went on! Your blogger meet up looked like fun too, how fun to meet up in real life!!
Christi Lynn says
i WILL do this one day! I lived in newport for 15 years and i have never been! pathetic. looks beautiful
marie says
Wow, those photos are stunning! You are such a good sport, I can't stand camping, my husband will take the kids and go with friends for a night, I am such a baby.
psychelyn says
Hi, thanks for leaving comments in my blog for it has led me to your wonderful blog. It's my pleasure to read blogs of people who also love travelling.
These are very beautiful pictures. I fell in love with the place. I've seen many beautiful places and I still wish to see more like this one for example. 🙂 I'm following you now.
Ana F. says
Beautiful pictures!!!
Leah says
I love your pictures, they're great!! I can't believe I still haven't been to Catalina, I definitely want to make it happen this summer! I'd love to camp in a remote place like you did, so pretty!
Krystal says
oh my goodness these pictures are beautiful!! I was born in Cali and debating moving back there when I graduate in a few months.. you may have just made my decision for me!
debbiecutieface.com says
I've heard Catalina is amazing – certainly looks it.
alex butts says
whoa! do I live under a rock? how have i never heard of this place, amazing!
Corey @ Learning Patience says
It looks just as pretty (if not prettier) than my side of the Caribbean – so beautiful to have that so close… xoxo from Trinidad