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Are there cars on Catalina Island?

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Currently, there is a 20 year waiting list to own a car on the island. But visitors don't need a car in Avalon; it's easy to navigate by foot. The picturesque harbor that nestles Avalon provides a good excuse to slow down the pace and enjoy the view. read more

Vacations on Santa Catalina Island; The Best Ways to Transport a Car; There's not a lot of incentive to bring a car to Catalina Island when you have to wait two decades or more to import a vehicle to an island just 21 miles long and 8 miles wide. read more

Avalon, Catalina Island’s main town, is only one square mile in size and everything is within easy walking distance. In fact walking is the preferred mode of transportation. Avalon is the only city in California authorized by the state legislature to regulate the number and size of vehicles allowed to drive on city streets. read more

Yes, there are cars and trucks on Santa Catalina Island. The most common form of transportation is the Yamaha gasoline-powered golf cart, which is restricted to the city limits (regular vehicles are allowed to travel into the rugged interior with a special permit). read more

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