from the desk of Fashion Fairy: our Catalina Island vacation

We had a wonderful summer vacation in Catalina, 
an exotic island 22 miles southwest of Los Angeles.

 

  Our adventure started with an hour boat ride.  
Here are  some highlights from our itinerary. 

 Our island home was Catalina Canyon Resort and Spa

                                           Greeting the new day in Stella Dixie Dress

 Relaxing and swimming in the surf at Descanso Beach Club, the best place for R&R in Avalon.   The beach grille served our lunch by the loungers.  The food was especially yummi with the sound of the ocean at our feet.  From here we could make out a hazy outline of San Pedro.  

Sophia in Stella Ellen dress

  Hiking the Trans Catalina Trail.  It was challenging, but seeing gorgeous wild flowers in bloom was worth every step in the heat.  We packed a lot of water and covered ourselves in sunscreen. 

Sage in bloom, one of my favorite plants

Matilija Poppy, a California native

Sophia wearing Tatiana dress with her Stella 24/7 denim leggings getting ready to watch another beautiful sunset in paradise
We visited the  Catalina Island Museum.

 Patty Boyd photography exhibition was on view.  We enjoyed learning about her life and marriage to the Beatle, George Harrison and later,Eric Clapton.
She had a book signing of her autobiography

We enjoyed dining at The Lobster Trap
and
  Avalon Grille

Big Olaf's Ice Cream

Catalina is one of our favorite local spots.  We will be back for more sunsets!