PRESIDENT'S CORNERBy Norris McDonald
Recently, I had the pleasure of exploring Santa Catalina Island, which is 22 miles off the coast of California (from Long Beach). As a follow-up to our Compton To Catalina Program (CTC Program), I decided to really get to know the island. I took a few days to walk most of Avalon, the only incorporated city on the island. I previously visited the island two times, once with my son and once with an investor to scope the island for a wood chip to electricity power plant we are promoting. My intent on this extended stay was to not only learn about the many activities that are available on the island, but to gain enough details to significantly enhance our Compton To Catalina Program. I would say goal was completely fulfilled.
I took the tour bus up to the Airport In The Sky. That was one scary ride. It twisted and turned around the mountain road. There were incredible views.
I took the Zip Line Eco Tour. That was fun. I will recommend it to CTC Program participants (but only if parents participate).
I played the 9-hole golf course. I played 18 holes by playing from the white tees first and the blue tees second. I like the course.
Other activities available on the island include para-sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving, boat rental, golf cart rental, bike rental (including battery assist), submersible tour, glass bottom boat tour, stand up surf boat rental, Jeep Eco tours, hiking, camping, Segway rental, miniature golf, mini-bowling and arcade, swimming, pedal boats, and a climbing wall, among other activities. I think it was important for me to personally see all of these activities so that I can make appropriate arrangements for CTC Program participants to experience them.
The inner harbor area also has numerous retail shops, restaurants, eateries, hotels, a grocery store, drug store, post office and other facilities.
I stayed at the Zane Grey Pueblo Hotel. I highly recommend it because it has the best view of any reasonably-priced hotel in Avalon.
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