Things To Do on a Rainy Day in Avalon
Taking a day trip over to Catalina Island this winter? Here are some suggestions on things to do in Avalon in case it rains during your visit. Post provided by the Catalina Island Tourism Authority, also known as Love Catalina Island.
- Visit the new Catalina Island Museum on Metropole Street.
- Book a casino tour at the Discovery tour ticket booth on the green pier.
- Play video games or table hockey, or challenge your friends to a game of mini-bowling at Three Palms Arcade in Metropole Market Place.
- Visit our local library on Sumner Avenue.
- Hungry? You can tour local restaurants with a Taste of Catalina Food Tour.
- Bring a parka and shop in the unique Catalina stores along the waterfront.
- Catch a movie at the Avalon Casino Theater (nightly at 7:30pm).
- Take a Semi-Submarine or a Glass-Bottom boat tour (fish love the rain).
- Get a warm drink from Ben's Bakery or Lloyd's of Avalon and grab the "Best Cinnamon Roll Ever" from the Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co.
- Take a taxi to the Interpretive Center and learn about the Catalina Island Conservancy land and protected plants/animals.
- Get your Wiki Wacked! at Luau Larry's on Crescent Street.
- Go snorkeling or diving, you're already wet and fish don't care about the rain!
- Enjoy a snack or meal in any of our cozy restaurants.
- Massage. You need no other reason to get a massage at any of our spas.
- Ride the Garibaldi bus for a dry tour of the city.
- Rent a movie or buy a book from Catalina Shades.
- Buy a game at Island Toy Store, who doesn't like Scrabble??
- Visit our local art galleries:
- Afishinados Art Gallery on Crescent Street
- Ruth Meyer Art Gallery on Sumner Avenue
- Rain Dance Art inside the Metropole Market Place
- Catalina Art Association inside the US Bank Lobby
- You may find more information on Catalina Island and the Catalina Island Tourism Authority here.
