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Encyclopedia > Avalon, California
City of Avalon
Official seal of City of Avalon
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Location of Avalon in California
Coordinates: 33°20′27″N 118°19′40″W / 33.34083, -118.32778
Country United States
State California
County Los Angeles
Incorporated (city) 1913-06-26 [2]
Government
 - Mayor Bob Kennedy [1]
Area
 - City  3.15 sq mi (8.15 km²)
 - Land  2.81 sq mi (7.28 km²)
 - Water  0.33 sq mi (0.87 km²)
Elevation  30 ft (9 m)
Population (2000)[3]
 - City 3,127
 - Density 1,112.4/sq mi (429.5/km²)
Time zone PST (UTC-8)
 - Summer (DST) PDT (UTC-7)
Zip Code 90704 [4]
Area code(s) 310
FIPS code 06-03274
GNIS feature ID 1660283
Website: http://www.cityofavalon.com/

Avalon, or Avalon Bay, is the only city on Santa Catalina Island. Besides Avalon, the only other center of population is the small unincorporated town of Two Harbors on the island. Its ZIP code is 90704 and it is in Los Angeles County, California, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 3,127, with another 195 close outside of the city limits. The population is now estimated to be over 3,500. The default for wired phone numbers in the Avalon central office is (310) 510-xxxx, however, beginning on August 26, 2006, many of the phone numbers were transferred to the newly created 424 area code. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... This list of countries, arranged alphabetically, gives an overview of countries of the world. ... 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The older parts of the town nearer the shoreline are dominated by small houses and two and three-story buildings in various traditional architectural styles. There are also several large apartment complexes nestled in the hills away from the shoreline, so that they are not obvious in most postcard photos of Avalon.

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About Avalon

Avalon is a rural waterfront town with the usual tourist-oriented businesses and services lining the coastline. Apart from the town itself, primary attractions include various trails into the hills surrounding the town, and the Wrigley Memorial and Botanical Garden just outside of town in the hills to the southwest. The Wrigley Botanical Gardens are located in 38 acres (154,000 m²) on Catalina Island, off the shore from Los Angeles, California, USA. The Garden places a special emphasis on California island endemic plants, i. ...


During World War II, Catalina Island was closed to tourists and used by the military. The United States Maritime Service established a training station in Avalon. The United States Coast Guard and the Office of Strategic Services also had facilities on the island.[5] Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... The United States Maritime Service was established in 1938 under the provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. ... A coast guard is a national organization responsible for various services at sea. ... The Office of Strategic Services (OSS) was a United States intelligence agency formed during World War II. It was the wartime intelligence agency and was the predecessor to the Central Intelligence Agency, the Special Forces, and Navy SEALs. ...


Geography

Avalon is located at 33°20′27″N, 118°19′40″W (33.340941, -118.327821)GR1. Due to its location on Catalina Island, it is the southern-most city in Los Angeles County. Santa Catalina Island, often called Catalina Island, or just Catalina, is a rocky island off the coast of the U.S. State of California. ... Map of California showing Los Angeles County. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.2 km² (3.2 mi²). 7.3 km² (2.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²) of it (10.48%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Transportation

Intercity

Douglas DC-3 taking off from Catalina Island Airport.
Douglas DC-3 taking off from Catalina Island Airport.
Avalon Bay and the city of Avalon.
Avalon Bay and the city of Avalon.
A summertime beach in Avalon
A summertime beach in Avalon

The city is served by several ferry lines with regular daily service to Newport Beach, San Pedro, Long Beach, Marina del Rey, and Dana Point. Catalina Airport (FAA Identifier: AVX), also known as Airport-in-the-Sky, is located at (NAD83 rounded from FAA-provided coordinates): 33°24′17″N, 118°24′59″W, 10 miles to the west of Avalon. Fixed-wing flights other than emergency landings require prior arrangements. Several helicopter companies serve the city. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1024x337, 289 KB)Douglas DC-3 on take-off, Catalina Island, California. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1024x337, 289 KB)Douglas DC-3 on take-off, Catalina Island, California. ... Download high resolution version (1100x428, 242 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Download high resolution version (1100x428, 242 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 791 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2674 × 2028 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 791 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2674 × 2028 pixel, file size: 1. ... Location of Newport Beach within Orange County, California. ... San Pedro is a community within Los Angeles, California, annexed in 1909 and a major seaport of the area. ... Nickname: Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles County Government  - Mayor Bob Foster Area  - City  65. ... Marina del Rey Marina del Rey (Spanish for Navy of the King, or Seacoast of the King) is a census-designated place seaside community located in an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County, California. ... Location of Dana Point within Orange County, California. ... Catalina Airport runway diagram Catalina Airport (IATA: CIB, ICAO: KAVX, FAA LID: AVX) is a private airport located six miles (10 km) northwest of the central business district (CBD) of Avalon, California in the middle of Catalina Island. ...


Intracity

The main method of transportation in Avalon is by small gasoline-powered motorcars similar to golf carts. For purposes of vehicle registration, Catalina Island is divided into two parts: Avalon and everywhere else. It is very difficult to get a permit to have a full sized vehicle in Avalon. The city has its own strict permit program which local vehicle owners must comply with, in addition with the usual requirements imposed by the statewide Department of Motor Vehicles.


Visitors can walk, rent a bicycle, rent a cart, ride a shuttle bus, or hire one of several private taxis.


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 3,127 people, 1,158 households, and 719 families residing in the city. The population density was 429.7/km² (1,112.4/mi²). There were 1,839 housing units at an average density of 252.7/km² (654.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 71.63% White, 0.74% Black 1.02% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.22% Pacific Islander, 20.37% from other races, and 5.40% from two or more races. 45.95% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... Hispanics in the United States, or Hispanic Americans, are American citizens or residents of Hispanic ethnicity who identify themselves as having Hispanic Cultural heritage. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ...


There were 1,158 households out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.38. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 30.3% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $39,327, and the median income for a family was $46,406. Males had a median income of $30,789 versus $24,643 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,032. About 9.2% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.5% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Education

Children in Avalon attend schools in the Long Beach Unified School District. The Long Beach Unified School District is a school district headquartered in Long Beach, California. ...


Avalon is served by the K-12 Avalon Schools, which is divided into elementary, junior high, and high schools, but with a single principal [1]. LBUSD also has a one-room school, Two Harbors Elementary School, at Two Harbors in unincorporated Los Angeles County. Williamson School was a one-room school in Blanch, Caswell County, North Carolina One-room schools were commonplace throughout rural portions of various countries including the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Scotland and Ireland in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. ... view of Two Harbors from the sea Two Harbors is a small island village on Santa Catalina Island, California with a population of about 150. ... Los Angeles County is a county in California and is by far the most populous county in the United States. ...


2007 fire

On May 10, 2007, fire broke out the the hills north and west of Avalon.[6] At least three structures burned, and over 500 acres were consumed by flames. Avalon City Councilman Scott Nelson said: "We've lost five or six small businesses in Falls Canyon and a construction company building in Birdpark Canyon." He also said that evacuees who took refuge in the casino, which is without power, have been moved to another location.


Nelson said about 100 firefighters were battling the blaze and that another 200 new recruits, arriving by hovercraft and Marine helicopters, were bedding down at the airport to work the day shift in the morning. Catalina Express was also running extra boats through the night to take people off the island. 700 evacuees were reportedly at the Cesar E. Chavez center in Long Beach.


According to the AP, the blaze was started by contracters cutting steel wire with a torch for day-time only AM radio station, KBRT (info at http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070513/ap_on_re_us/wildfires_52 ) KBRT is known on air as KBRT AM 740. ...


References

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External links

News from Avalon

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