Blake's Guidebook
Favorite Restaurants
If you are looking for a great dinner Steve’s is locally owned and known for its quality/consistency. When you make a reservation request a window-front table. The views/people watching add something special to the meal.
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Steve's Steakhouse and Seafood
417 Crescent AveIf you are looking for a great dinner Steve’s is locally owned and known for its quality/consistency. When you make a reservation request a window-front table. The views/people watching add something special to the meal.
Can’t beat the location, on top of an awesome seafood forward menu. Great for lunch or dinner. Bluewater Grill has a great local staff who are professional and knowledgeable.
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Bluewater Avalon
306 Crescent AveCan’t beat the location, on top of an awesome seafood forward menu. Great for lunch or dinner. Bluewater Grill has a great local staff who are professional and knowledgeable.
The NDMK fish house sources it product from local fishermen. Halibut, yellowtail, white sea bass, swordfish, etc. Owned by a young local family, the fish house’s sushi rolls and appetizers are on point. Great for lunch and dinner. Also the apparel created by NDMK is awesome and proudly worn by islanders.
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NDMK Fish House
109 Clarissa AveThe NDMK fish house sources it product from local fishermen. Halibut, yellowtail, white sea bass, swordfish, etc. Owned by a young local family, the fish house’s sushi rolls and appetizers are on point. Great for lunch and dinner. Also the apparel created by NDMK is awesome and proudly worn by islanders.
Away from the downtown, Buffalo Nickel is a locals favorite. Great menu at a affordable price. Best salsa in town.
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Buffalo Nickel Inc
57 Pebbly Beach RoadAway from the downtown, Buffalo Nickel is a locals favorite. Great menu at a affordable price. Best salsa in town.
Owned and operated by a local family. Great outdoor seating located outside the last hole of the golf course. Serves breakfast and lunch. Great Mexican food and drinks. Best Happy Hour 2-6.
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The Sandtrap
Avalon Canyon RoadOwned and operated by a local family. Great outdoor seating located outside the last hole of the golf course. Serves breakfast and lunch. Great Mexican food and drinks. Best Happy Hour 2-6.
Owned by a local fisherman. Fresh caught seafood. Great atmosphere and food. Local favorite. Full bar. Happy Hour is a winner.
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The Locker Room
124 Sumner AveOwned by a local fisherman. Fresh caught seafood. Great atmosphere and food. Local favorite. Full bar. Happy Hour is a winner.
Neighborhoods
Two Harbors is a hidden gem that has been special place for generations of boaters and outdoor enthusiasts. With a large relaxing beach and countless hiking trails, 2harbors is a slice of heaven. One bar, one restaurant, and one general store. Simple. The Catalina Island Company offers an awesome fast topless jet boat that gets travelers from Avalon to 2harbors in 40 minutes. Their ticket booth is on the Green Pier. $15pp each way. The other way is charting a taxi mini-van. Great opportunity to see the interior. About a 70 minute drive. Max 7 people. $246 ea way. 310-510-0025 is their phone number.
Two Harbors
Two Harbors is a hidden gem that has been special place for generations of boaters and outdoor enthusiasts. With a large relaxing beach and countless hiking trails, 2harbors is a slice of heaven. One bar, one restaurant, and one general store. Simple. The Catalina Island Company offers an awesome fast topless jet boat that gets travelers from Avalon to 2harbors in 40 minutes. Their ticket booth is on the Green Pier. $15pp each way. The other way is charting a taxi mini-van. Great opportunity to see the interior. About a 70 minute drive. Max 7 people. $246 ea way. 310-510-0025 is their phone number.
Awesome beach day
Little Harbor campground and beach is one of the best gems of the backside of the island. You won’t find any summer crowds here. Beautiful beaches and rock formations. Epic place to spend the day. Bring your food/drinks with you and explore or relax. Taxi service is the only way here. 310-510-0025. $201 each way. Max of 7 people. About a 45 minute drive through the interior to the backside of the island. If you are looking for a great unique experience this is it.
Little Harbor
Little Harbor campground and beach is one of the best gems of the backside of the island. You won’t find any summer crowds here. Beautiful beaches and rock formations. Epic place to spend the day. Bring your food/drinks with you and explore or relax. Taxi service is the only way here. 310-510-0025. $201 each way. Max of 7 people. About a 45 minute drive through the interior to the backside of the island. If you are looking for a great unique experience this is it.