One of Southern California’s best-kept-secrets and a welcoming respite from a bustling Los Angeles, Catalina Island is a great opportunity for couples living on the West-Coast. Accessed via the Catalina Express, this destination is just a 22-mile trip to the quaint waterfront city of Avalon. See the island by sea on a rented boat or kayak. Follow the trails of Native Americans and pirates on horseback or explore the island at your leisure by renting a bicycle or gas-powered golf cart. While quai