Santa Catalina Island is one of the most magical places on earth. A visit to Catalina is like stepping into the past. It doesn't take much imagination when you venture outside of Avalon to sense what it must have been like to have lived her thousands of years ago. Memories abound throughout the island, from the quaint houses and shops that still retain their 19th century charm, to the feeling of beauty and serenity that engulf your senses while strolling through the streets of Avalon, or visiting the pristine interior where the shops and tourist have vanished into thin air. The island conjures up nostalgic reminesence of a bygone era; including numerous ghosts!