Historic Catalina Island (1930's)

This is another precious little piece of surfing history submitted by Duncan Wilson. Ever wonder what Catalina Island looked like in the 1930's? Take a look!
This is the second half of video he put together for Huell Howser when he visited the 75th anniversary of Doheny State Park. The narration is directed towards Huell.
Learn more at: www.surfingheritage.org/. Or, help make history by submitting your own surf related video to: [e-mail]!

[@kevinallen6197]

I took the S.S Catalina from long Beach in 71 with dad. Pulling to the dock there were big schools of fish around the ship. The orchestra played on the way over. Amazing

[@outabeat]

Many stories my dad told us about how he and many kids dove for coins thrown off the pier by passengers of the steamer.

[@1119714]

I used to dive for coins when the 'steamer' came into Avalon. I hear a mention of silver dollars being thrown - I lost my hearing from going too deep - loved those shiny silver coins:-)

[@haroldstockinger93]

that was not moon stone area that was part of Avalon bay , the building was called the Catalina bath house located at the mole , where the Catalina express bout comes in , road in the back ground to Pebblie beach road. in Avalon bay. moon stone is located up the coast from Avalon !

[@stevenneil4998]

Wonderful stuff. Thank you. I'm an Island native and used to ride the Steamer as a young kid. Still get over there as much as possible. Anything old Catalina is OK by me.

[@jerryvan-hees7130]

I once heard somewhere that the movie island of lost souls was filmed here.

[@martinbailen1201]

By chance do you have any vintage fishing videos? I came across one years ago at Santa Barbra island but can’t find any online....

[@ariana2157]

This is fantastic stuff. Please post more. Southern California has a great history and it is nice to see how it was so long ago.

[@usual194]

Really Great 1930's footage of the SS Catalina!

[@robt5818]

Thank you for sharing this footage! It reminds me of the "old Catalina", especially the S.S. Catalina.

[@captmack007]

5:59

[@kenwaranius550]

Memories, sweet memories. Thank you.

[@emilropac1000]

This is priceless.

[@ArrowTrajectory]

Very cool. Thanks!

[@MrJoseSoplar]

6:00

[@AntiQris]

Can a guy say, sail up to crescent city..

[@SailBeforeSunset]

Great footage! Sadly they continue to litter the anchorages at Two Harbors with mooring balls. We prefer being at anchor, so this is pushing us out of one of our favorite places to sail.

[@displayname1276]

They all must have been rich, wealthy, white people. Catalina is not a slave island, and never was. So that means, no blacks or minorities historically.

[@MurrayEstes]

this guy doesn't even talk like native Southern California. what is up with the word Aloha ?