This secluded cove near the town of Avalon on Catalina Island is an underwater oasis for snorkelers and glass-bottom boat ...

I head to Catalina Island when I feel like going to Italy, but can't swing a transatlantic flight. This Amalfi Coast dupe has tons of Mediterranean-style architecture, great food, and pretty beaches.

The clock was ticking, and after hitting an unsurprising surprise Los Angeles traffic jam near the San Pedro Ferry Terminal, it looked like my hiking buddy G and I were going to miss our boat to ...