| When it comes to California vacations, we often | | | | all of us have an adventurous side. If you are one of |
| think of nothing more than sunny Los Angeles. Yes, | | | | those individuals, your next best option is a glass |
| Los Angeles is a great place to visit, but how would | | | | bottom boat tour. With clean and clear waters, you |
| you like to explore a well-kept secret? That well-kept | | | | might be surprised how far you can see down. While |
| secret is just off the coast of California and it is | | | | the excitement is not as a great as it is with scuba |
| known as Santa Catalina Island. There is so much to | | | | diving, it is more than satisfying. |
| do and see, including scuba diving Catalina. | | | | 3 - The Catalina Casino |
| Here are the Top 3 things you can enjoy on Catalina | | | | Now you might gather from the name that the |
| Island: | | | | Catalina casino is a gambling establishment. This is a |
| 1 - Scuba Diving off Catalina Island | | | | common mistake. The establishment's name was |
| Catalina is often referred to as a scuba diver's | | | | derived from the Italian definition of casino, which |
| paradise. Why is this? It is home to some great | | | | means a social gathering place. The Casino alone is a |
| diving locations, including the Avalon Underwater Park. | | | | great vacation destination and activity due to its |
| For many weekend warriors, it is just easier to head | | | | beautiful architecture. Inside, you will find a number of |
| to a more accessible location than a far off | | | | must-visits including the theater and the Santa |
| destination. This means three important things to you: | | | | Catalina Museum. |
| no damage has been done to natural resources, | | | | Visiting the Catalina Casino, taking a glass bottom |
| prices are affordable, and dives are less crowded. | | | | boat tour, and scuba diving Catalina Island are just |
| What you will find is beautiful beaches, pristine kelp | | | | three of your endless choices. Honestly, it does not |
| forests, and pleura of marine life. | | | | matter what time of the year you visit Santa |
| 2 - Glass Bottom Boat Tours | | | | Catalina Island or the reason for that visit; you will |
| I recommend scuba diving at Catalina, but I know not | | | | have plenty of things to do and see. |