Winter, Spring or Summer there is great food, wine and fun on Santa Catalina Island!
Just returned from a great visit to Santa Catalina Island and want to share some of the FUN we had during our visit. If you’re looking for an Island getaway that’s only 26 miles off the coast of Southern California, this is the place. According to the song by the Four Preps from 1958, it’s only 26 miles and filled with Romance! We had a great time on our short visit, stayed at fine hotels, enjoyed the all new Catalina Island Museum (www.catalinamuseum.org) checked out some of the top places to eat and enjoy wine. And just as important learned a bunch of the interesting aspects and history of this year-round slice of paradise.
The Catalina Chambers of Commerce President and CEO Jim Luttjohann joins us first to talk about all the year-round activities in the quaint yet vibrant town of Avalon. Jim took us on a golf cart (the primary means of transportation in this harbor town) tour of all the historic landmarks, vistas and interesting aspects of the Island. Jim’s knowledge of the Islands history and evolution is incredible! Visit the Chamber on-line and learn more.
Next up is Janet Flathers from Catalina Food Tours. We spent an afternoon with Janet checking out several of the top food destinations in close proximity to the water in Avalon. The choices are many and we were impressed with the selection of everything from fine gourmet to casual family restaurants.
Last but not least I’ll be talking to Gail Fornasiere, director of Marketing and Public Relations for the magnificent Catalina Island Museum. When I first visited Catalina in 2008 the Museum was located in the grand old Casino. It was great then but today it’s in a new location, a new building and with expanded history and event space. This should probably be recommended as your first stop on a tour of Catalina, you can get the lay of the land and a taste of the long history of ownership and uniqueness that is Santa Catalina.
Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
Some fine award winning wines from the Jerry Mead New World International Wine Competition