2-day Catalina Foodie Itinerary Adventure

2-day dining-focused plan for eating your way around Catalina Island

Day 1: Burgers, Buffalo Milk & Coastal Bites

Morning

Begin with breakfast from local restaurants offering morning favorites such as the Morning Glory Muffin, coconut macadamia pancakes, giant biscuits, hearty omelets, and an iced lavender latte.

Mid-Morning

Head out on a Fishing Charter Adventure, bring in local fish, and arrange for a restaurant such as The Bluewater Grille to prepare it for dinner.

Lunch

Follow the Bison Burger Trail for a juicy bison burger, then continue along the Buffalo Milk Trail to sip the classic Buffalo Milk Cocktail that originated in Two Harbors on Catalina island — think boozy banana milkshake.

Afternoon

Join Taste the Flavors of Catalina on a Walking Food Tour, where you sip, sample, and savor Avalon’s best at 5+ unique tasting locations.

Taste Around Avalon, held the first Thursday after Memorial Day, offers a self-guided tasting route featuring Avalon’s top restaurants.

Dinner

Enjoy dinner al fresco on the beach, over the water, or indoors with a waterfront view. Wherever you choose to dine, options may include Catalina Lobster Mac & Cheese, a Wagyu Smashburger, Filet Mignon & Lobster Tail, Lobster Thermidor, or Catalina Swordfish.

Evening

Stop for drinks at FLX Biergarten or Catalina Island Brew House, both tucked-away favorites known for fantastic beer selection, relaxed settings, beer flights, and local brews.

At Luau Larry’s, listen to live music, order a Wiki Wacker, and receive a free straw hat. You can also visit the historic Marlin Club, known for its boat shaped bar and undersea theme.

Day 2: Scenic Eats, Airport in the Sky & More Buffalo Milk

Morning

Ride a shuttle van to Airport in the Sky for a scenic trip into the island’s interior and wide island views.

Have breakfast at Airport in the Sky Restaurant, known for their bison chorizo burrito, and take along a killer homemade cookie for later.

Mid-Morning

Walk the Catalina Island Conservancy trails, look for bison, and take in the island scenery.

Lunch

Return to Avalon for a quick bite from one of the many casual restaurants on the pier or along Crescent Avenue.

Afternoon

Make another Buffalo Milk Trail stop at Maggie’s Blue Rose and try its Buffalo Milk Margarita variation.

Avalon Restaurant Week, if your visit is in June, features prix-fixe menus at the island’s best spots.

Dinner

For your last evening on Catalina Island, choose from over 15 spots to have dinner.

Evening

Close the night with a Catalina Espresso Martini while the sun sets over the harbor.

Dining on Catalina Island

Where To Eat

Catalina Island has restaurant and dining choices for a wide range of tastes, with options that can please even selective eaters.

Quick Eats

Keep it casual with quick serve restaurants offering gourmet sandwiches, salads, seaside fish ‘n chips, famous buffalo burgers, and other easygoing meals.

Catalina Island Restaurants

Catalina Island’s dining scene ranges from carefully curated culinary creations to quick eats made for enjoying on the beach, giving visitors a broad mix of options.

Sweets And Treats

Sweet tooth favorites include salt water taffy, caramel apples, hand-dipped chocolates, gourmet cookies, and ice cream.