Do you live in or visiting Los Angeles? Wondering what to do for your birthday? Take a trip to Catalina Island located in the city of Avalon.
Prior to your birthday you must register at Catalina Island for your free boat ride originally $72 round trip. You can leave from Long Beach (Catalina Express) or Newport Beach (Catalina Flyer). Before boarding you will receive your round trip pass and birthday ribbon.
Its really cool because if your like me you don’t know who your birthday twin is!? Perhaps you don’t have anybody that wants to go along, don’t be worried. My mother goes every year by herself and makes friends along the way. If you decide to bring friends or family along to help you celebrate your special day, activities are discounted or half off for the second person that comes with you.
Once you get on the island the birthday person will get the following for free:
*Birthday Bowling is located in the arcade. Bowling balls are cute because they are miniature in size.
*Free meal at Buffalo Nickel- The meal is decent but nothing to write home about. Remember to make sure you call ahead of a time as the shuttle drivers also work in the restaurant.
*Free Scoop of ice cream at Loyd’s Avalon-Doesn’t replace birthday cake but ice cream is the next best thing.
*Catalina Coffee and Cookie Company- Free cup of coffee. I normally only drink coffee when I’m studying for finals time but who doesn’t love a free cup of coffee?
*Botanical tour at the Descano Gardens- Never visited if you have gone please tell me about your experience.
*Miniature Golf- 19 hole complete with balls, sticks and score cards.
In addition to the free items for your birthday, there are many other activities that you can do while there:
*Catalina Island Tour by van which allows you to see an aerial view of the island, zip lining and Catalina’s High School.
*Catamaran Tour-Good for children but a bit boring for adult as there was not a variety of fishes under sea.
*Enjoy Descanso Beach
*Catch a movie at the theater (usually plays two movies at a time)
Gosh, this looks like loads of fun plus free coffee! I’m sold! What’s not to love?
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It is lots if fun, you was sold on coffee and i was sold on ice cream. Right, anything free I love
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My friends consider me the queen of the birthday freebie but we do not have anything this amazing in my city. That is an awesome and FREE way to celebrate your birthday. Happy Birthday and here’s to another great year.
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Thank you, cheers to another year! I need to sign up for my birthday freebies! What website do you go to find the freebies?
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That looks like a beautiful way to celebrate a birthday, or any day for that matter! Something to keep in mind for the future.
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I need to visit Catalina. I always say that I will but have never gotten around to it. Maybe I wait until next year and get the birthday freebies.
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Yes it is one of the hidden gems that Los Angeles has! Go for your birthday next year and let me know how it goes!
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Wow, thanks for sharing! These images are beautiful! I am ready to travel!! 🙂
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You’re Welcome! Yes go girl go ahead and get your passport and take the world by storm!
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What a fun birthday! I love boat days.
LiveLifeWell,
Allison
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Yes me too! I love cruising!
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Wow a free birthday boat trip! #Bucketlisted I am totally doing this one day for my birthday I will fly to Cali just to do this!
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This is such a cute idea, I would do it just to be around a bunch of people who share the same birthday as me.
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How cool! I may have to take a trip to LA for my birthday next year since al my activities will be free!
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Yes ,i think it would def be worth the trip! I love LA!
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Beautiful photos! This is a great way to celebrate a birthday. I usually do something low-key, but this is inspiring to start doing something more fun and memorable! Love this!
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Thanks, I think its great because you dont have to plan anything you can just show up!
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This sounds like so much fun! And FREE! I really need to visit Catalina the next time I am in the LA area!
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Lots of fun, check it out next time you are in town
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Aww man! I wish I knew about this when I visited Cali.
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It means you have to make a trip back to Cali!
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