I spent a day in a Southern California Island PARADISE

With summer quickly ending, I made a last minute trip to Catalina island and found paradise.
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[@LuckyK7777]

I used to work near Long Beach California where the ferries to Catalina are and Catalina residents shop when they come to the mainland. I struck up a conversation with a Catalina resident who was shopping at my store one day. I told her "Oh, there was someone from Catalina in my store yesterday." The woman replied "Really, who was it" The residents seem to be close-knit and everybody knows each other.

[@katewhite2465]

Cali summers don't really end til mid October (pre drastic climate change), so don't fret. You still have Twin Harbors to explore on Catalina (more a camper and hikers dream). Catalina Museum is a gem, too. Avoid Catalina on holidays and cruise ship arrival days, if you are trying to avoid crowds. May want to consider a helicopter flight to Catalina, to save time. The zip line is fun too. You know you live in paradise when many have been trying to get there, since the gold rush, while fewer poo poo and leave it. Happy you're still enjoying your Cali Golden reality.

[@MichaelMartello]

Def want to get to Twin Harbors!

[@GlitteredClock]

I can’t wait to see this beautiful island - thank you for posting such a detailed video. I use to live in LA but never had the time to do this visit. 🙏 I can’t wait

[@bvddan]

I'm glad you enjoyed Avalon. I grew up in San Diego and went to Catalina several times as a teenager. Hope you get to go again and explore more of the island.

[@gridley]

Your videos are nicely done & really well edited. They make me look more closely at the way a metro's weather & terrain really affect the look & vibe of it. The cultural angle of LA (such as inland LA's Huntington Garden & Library---whose gardens you covered awhile ago) along with its natural traits are a necessary two-fer package. To me, a place - to be more complete - needs one with the other. So Catalina is just one piece of the whole.

[@babetravelling]

As a youtuberr and traveller, we usually say “F it & book it” Totes can relate 😂

[@MichaelMartello]

😂😂😂

[@QuiqueSaldivar]

I've been in LA 16 years and I have never been there :( ... it's time to go!!

[@MichaelMartello]

It's time! lol

[@lillialii]

What a wonderful day! Thanks for the sunshine vibes ☀️ I'm still not ready for summer to end 😂

[@MichaelMartello]

Thank you!! Me either 😭☀️

[@fuckyou96]

I really need to hurry and get out of gloom & doom NY. I hate it here lol . Good video 🌞🌴😎

[@ny2phillyholloway592]

Thank you for sharing another great adventure!!! Happy you had some fun alone time. Camping there must be great. Goodbye summer!!🍎💚💯

[@gracemanadon]

Please do a vlog about Channel Island National Park 😃

[@nirsholiday4913]

Thanks for another great video! I have learned so much from those videos. Always new places even though I was already 4 times in Southern California.

[@kristab6981]

Hahaha the intro !

[@randybrough8098]

Catalina Island is state treasure! Thanks for sharing.

[@JamesandElliesAdventures]

Catalina island looks lovely never really heard or seen much about it so thank you for sharing your day with us :) it really reminds me of the Greek islands. Will need to add this to our list for the next time we’re in Cali! Also love that there aren’t many cars on the island too. Really enjoyed this one thank you for sharing :)

[@MichaelMartello]

It’s a must!! Thanks!

[@RitaOFigueiredo]

Love your videos and adventures! I always feel good after watching your videos!

[@yvonnereza4824]

Fun vid! Glad you had a great time. I love it there too. Been a few times. We went kayaking, snorkeling, bicycle riding. 👍🏼🐠🏖😊

[@MichaelMartello]

Love!!

[@lisamartello1373]

So fun! I wanna go!

[@maryannemartello2301]

Beautiful Island! Awesome video, keep up the good work ❤️👍👍

[@MichaelMartello]

❤️

[@aaronc3315]

Really like this one! Keep it up and thank you!!!

[@joeyboy2013]

It felt like I was there with you..thanks for adventure

[@faith.action.bravery5117]

Ha! I live on Catalina!!

[@MichaelMartello]

Lucky!

[@leyu22]

great video, thanks for the tips! would like to go one day myself.

[@mprime1716]

I was literally just thinking about going to Catalina Island, and this pops up in my feed lol. Really liked how you've elevated your footage and editing, especially toward the end with all those wide shots. I feel motivated now to catch a boat there. Pumpkin spice is not the end! We still have the rest of September haha.

[@MichaelMartello]

Thanks so much! It’s a sign you should go lol. Quick before PSL takes over🤣

[@troysierra5228]

Michael, you've should have done Death Valley. Temperature 132°. It's also below sea level. With lots to explore in the area.

[@MichaelMartello]

Very hot! lol. That sounds like a cool one to explore soon!

[@edmarf4457]

What a beautiful place, can you rent Bikes there?

[@MichaelMartello]

Sure can

[@aaronc3315]

Have you done any video of West Hollywood particularly landmarks and restaurants of the Sunset Strip for visitors?

[@MichaelMartello]

I’ve featured WeHo in a few here and there, but I’ll be doing a full video soon!

[@JetBrews]

Where do you shower if there is no hotel from the beach?

[@jameshanson3759]

Those gold fish are the state fish of California

[@MichaelMartello]

Oh cool!

[@jameshanson3759]

@@MichaelMartello Next time you go to Catalina go on the submarine in Avalone harbor. You will see a wonderland with many gold fish.

[@MichaelMartello]

@@jameshanson3759 That sounds awesome! Gonna add it to the list next time

[@randybrough8098]

Thanks!

[@MichaelMartello]

Thank you so much, again!! Appreciate it 🙌

[@randybrough8098]

@@MichaelMartello All good. I really like how you are candidly sharing your experiences. CA isn’t perfect and can be super hard to build great connections. But at the end of the day, it is what you make of it! And that’s what I appreciate about your journey, you are making things happen!

[@MichaelMartello]

@@randybrough8098 Appreciate it Randy! I agree, nothing's perfect but there is so much to love once you get out and explore a little bit! Hope you're enjoying CA, if you live here as well🙂