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Three divers attempt world record dive circumnavigating Catalina Island
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Saturday, January 01, 2005
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - Catalina Island was a favorite destination for scuba pioneers in the earliest days of the sport, and remains so today. During the early 1950s, Southern California, was home to notable dive enthusiasts such as Mel Fisher, Bob Lorenz, and "Dive-n-surf" scuba shop co-founders, Bill and Bob Meistrell. The Meistell brother's Dive-n-surf later spawned a little business called "Bodyglove".
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Volunteering on Catalina Island
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Saturday, January 01, 2005
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - The Catalina Island Conservancy offers individual, group, and vacation volunteer experiences. Becoming a volunteer provides you the opportunity to get involved, to learn more about the Catalina Island Conservancy and Santa Catalina Island and to make a positive impact on the Island's and world's ecology.
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Two Harbor's West End Hummer Tour
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Saturday, January 01, 2005
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - Catalina Island's history is rich with provocative tales of natives and ranchers, soldiers and pirates. Exploring the island's "West End" is a magical journey back in time and beyond - the weathered fence posts, the smugglers coves, the Indian kitchens, all well painted details to the backdrop of the ageless land and the surrounding sea. Indigenous flora litter the red clay hillsides. Eagles, foxes, and an occasional deer grace the visitor with their presence. So what could be better than a nature hike through this picture-perfect landscape? How about a rip-roaring safari slash thrill-ride in Two Harbors own customized 4-wheel drive "Hummer" vehicle?
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A Day of Diving Delights on Catalina Island
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Saturday, January 01, 2005
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - leaned back on the bow of the Prince Neptune and began to close my eyes as the Prince sailed back to Avalon on an ocean as smooth as a mirror. My husband and I had just spent our first day as newlyweds scuba diving along the north-eastern shore of Santa Catalina Island, and I was blissfully exhausted. But the water was so unbelievably calm, the view of the Catalina's golden hills dotted with oak groves so breathtakingly beautiful that I couldn't sleep.
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A Marathon Like No Other
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Saturday, January 01, 2005
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - I was so busy preparing myself for the big race that I didn't pay attention to the weather forecast. After all, in March anything could happen, right? Most serious runners I know pack clothes for any eventuality. But, on race day when we got off the boat that took us from Avalon to the isthmus, few seemed thrilled to see the rain pouring down in sheets. "Be careful stepping off the boat!" Express personnel warned us as the big cat pitched around next to the dock.
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Hotel Villa Portofino
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| Immerse yourself in European elegance at the Hotel Villa Portofino. Located just steps from the beach overlooking Avalon Bay, our hotel offers deluxe ocean view suites as well as quaint courtyard rooms. Our suites feature fireplaces, luxurious marble baths and magnificent views of Avalon Harbor and the world-famous Casino Ballroom. In-room amenities include cable television, coffee maker and refrigerators. Rest and relax while enjoying the unparalleled views and chaise lounges on our sundeck or unwind in the European atmosphere of our courtyard. Continental breakfast is served daily and packages are available year round. For more information visit our website. 111 Crescent Avenue - (888) 510-0555 or (310) 510-0555 |
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