r/Catalina

I know that extreme rationing led the the selling of bottled water almost a decade ago. But the practice has not gone away and servers are actually saying to people that you cannot drink the water... I think this is a huge black eye to the reputation of the town and it is a complete lie.

Also, why has the city council not called out the waste created with all the single use plastic?

Hey friends. I’ve been coming to Catalina every year for my birthday in December for about 15 years now, but I’ve been coming consistently my entire life so about 34 years. I absolutely love Los Angeles but at the same time I’m at peace when I’m at home in Catalina. Does anybody have any advice or a real estate agent or anybody that has lived in the past?

Would love to know all your experiences.

Thank you!
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I’m in Catalina for the first time right now and had planned to snorkel either the casino dive park or lovers cove tomorrow and Sunday. However, I ran into someone who said the wind coming in from the hurricane is going to make it way too choppy. I know it’s hard to predict for sure and I can just walk out there tomorrow and see, but does anyone have any thoughts on whether it’s worth trying or silly to even try?

Hello! I am going snorkeling in Catalina island in a few days (casino point) I’m worried to won’t be good cause people are saying all the kelp are dead. I’m trying to find photos take recently so I know what I’m expecting. I’m not expecting a full kelp forest but would like some kelp to see!

Set out on the TCT this morning with plans/permits to stay at Black Jack tonight and the heat did a number on me. I wound up turning back this afternoon and now find myself in Avalon needing somewhere to set up and spend the night. I can’t get a hold of anyone at the conservancy to figure out getting a spot at Hermit Gulch campground at the trailhead. Can I safely set up there tonight and break down before the rangers roll through? I would gladly pay the fee to stay if I could find anyone to take my money. A hotel downtown is out of my budget for this trip. I just need the night to recover peacefully. Is there anywhere I can go? Thank you in advance.