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This is your classic upscale beach town gift shop. You will most certainly NOT see cheesy magnets…read moreor novelty t-shirts. This is a shop for people that own beach houses or have relatives that do. Or who have fully embraced the nautical or "beach" aesthetic in their homes. I do tease. This stores carries a well-curated array of gifts. These include such things as hand-made pottery, jewelry, candles, cards and an array of objet d'arts. There is dominant color palate of blues, greens and driftwood. It is a very nice shop and one that you could easily spend quite a while picking out a tasteful gift for a loved one. The Steamer Trunk has a lovely inventory. And it of course carries merchandise emblazoned with "Catalina Island." It's just that it's the same inventory I've seen when I've visited my mother near Rehobeth Beach. Or the Waterfront in Baltimore where my sister lives. It would have been nice to have seen some more local artists/artisans represented. As you might expect, the gift shop wasn't on the cheap side, but, to be fair, for the quality of the goods for sale it was reasonable. Resort towns (and California and especially Catalina) are typically on the pricier side. This is an economy fed primarily through tourism. But, again, prices were not exorbitant. When I visited there several other shoppers in the store and the woman tending the register was answering question for them. I felt like I would have no problem getting helpful answers. So, while not unique, definitely a place to find some beautiful gifts.

May 28, 2026 | Catalina Island Avalon | Sugar Beach is a fun, upbeat and whimsical beachy/island…read moreshop! Inner & Outer Beauty | The name alone caught my eye, and I knew I had to go inside and explore! There are really cute and colorful clothes on the outside that drew me in as well! The shop has a little bit of everything! There are clothes, accessories, the cutest beaded bags, hats & so much more! It's a fun and whimsical store to look through! Yeehaw | She's a cowgirl! Haha! Once I saw the cowgirl hat with the beaded accessories around it, I knew I had to try it on! It was a win from the moment I looked in the mirror! I had to have it, and it would be perfect to wear to The Taste Around Avalon food event! in fact, it was the last item I picked up before going to the event! Customer Service | Friendly! Conversation flowed easily! Prices | A variety of price points, a little of something for everyone! Overall | I highly recommend stepping inside of Sugar Beach! You're sure to find something cute, as the items are just as cute as the name! Let's go!

I had so much fun shopping, the woman who works there had great advice and she was very friendly…read more The selection was great and I bought double the items thanks to her help!!! I wish I got her name I'll definitely be back next time I'm visiting.

Our favorite gift shop on the strip in Avalon! This cute little shop is in Metropole plaza which is…read morewalking distance from the dock. They have everything like seashells, wind chimes, signs, shot glasses, souvenirs, and more. Most things are made from sea shells and the colors are so pretty. We really like the seashell chimes and dream catchers here. Everything is reasonably priced and very well made. The workers here are always so friendly. They package the purchased gifts for customers very well too. Definitely come in to find some cute gifts if you ever visit Avalon!

Cute shop and friendly owner. So many cute things sold at this shop. We were sad that we didn't…read morevisit here first before purchasing souvenirs for friends and family. This shop is located near the cafe and inside metropole market place with other retail locations. It is located off the main broadwalk in a busy shopping center. Highly recommend coming to this shop prior to making any purchases as most everything on the island is not refundable or returnable.

While on vacation, our cruise ship stopped at Catalina Island. We've made a habit of picking up a…read moresmall magnet every time we cruise from the island as a souvenir. This year, we decided to look at their "Epic Magnet Wall". To be fair, I don't know if I'd consider the wall "Epic", but not only did we find a magnet for ourselves, we found several other items, and at a price that didn't hurt my head or my wallet. The lady that checked us out couldn't have been more friendly and personable, and let us know that she was the "Official Merchandise Tester" with a sly smile. She absolutely made the visit more fun, and we couldn't be happier with our purchases.

Heating a cruise the week of 8/3/26. Right on the walking area about 200 yards from the ferry…read moreport. Nice and clean and a variety of items inside.

October 2024 | Avalon | Catalina Island: Located right on the oceanfront! Super friendly customer…read moreservice, thanks again to the friendly woman at the cash register, Dina! Absolutely cute souvenir shop with cute coffee mugs, men and women's clothing & Catalina Island branded products & so much more, with a variety of price points! Cozy Fabric: In October, Catalina Island can get pretty chilly at night time! Before quickly walking over to the movie theater, I stopped at this cute store and picked up a fuzzy-wuzzy sweater jacket to keep warm & it totally worked! Even cooler, the sweater jacket is reversible, and it felt like a warm blanket wrapped around me! I was super happy & very warm!

Hidden gem! We stopped in as we did other shops along the water front. As I browsed, I was struck…read moreby the high percentage of embroidered items. Not your typical printed embossed stuff, mind you, but old-school embroidered. I found one design I particularly liked on a sweatshirt (not the season for one where I live, but it was perfect). I brought it to the register where I met Dina. When I mentioned how pleased I was about the quality of the embroidered work, she smiled and explained they were embroidered "in the back." I was impressed. We continued talking and I mentioned how much I loved the unique designs, nothing I'd seen anywhere. She smiled even more and admitted she'd designed them! I asked more about how (I do some graphic design work) and turns out she does them by hand. By hand! Not using modern technology, but true art. Please, if you visit Catalina Island, check out this shop. It's the middle storefront at the Hotel MacRae, the sign was missing on my visit. Buy one of Dina's embroidery designs. Buy several. Our visit to the island was amazing and we will be back. Each trip I intend to bring home a Dina original.

This store has a great selection of some cute and fun clothes and souvenirs for children. The shop…read morehas fun, age appropriate clothing for babies, toddlers, school age kids and youth. I was impressed that the t-shirts ranged from youth x-small (age 2-4) up through x-large (age 14). Catalina Kids has some original t-shirts designs with mermaids, sharks, buffalos, and fish that make for fun souvenirs, gifts, and mementos from your trip! They have some cute jewelry and stuffies as well. The shop keeper was friendly and offered to help put away shirts and get other sizes for me. The t-shirts are a bit on the pricier side at $18-$22 for a single shirt, but they seem like good quality and original designs. Overall, I enjoyed the selection of t-shirts for my daughter and nephew and I had a hard time just picking one shirt for each kid--I was tempted to get more!

Cute store for infant and children clothing…read more You can find souvenir clothing that say Catalina island here. We got an adorable outfit for my son to wear in the near future. Definitely alot more girl clothing but very cute shop overall.

Here fishy fishy! This is the best stop for a memorable…read morepiece of art or souvenir to bring home from your vacation. Unique items and a unique curator of art Mz Karen. What a wealth of knowledge and a little firecracker

Afishinados Gallery is a small gallery in Avalon, CA that hosts many local artists. No photography…read moreinside, so I absolutely wanted to respect the gallery. But I can say, truly stunning one of a kind pieces, great value. The store clerk inside gave amazing service, selection, and insight to how many artists they carried, history, etc. There were a few local shops in town, but Afishinados Gallery was the best. Highly recommend coming in when you're on the island!

Cute store with some fun shirts and sweatshirts. I found a cute sweatshirt for a decent price. The…read morelady at the counter was very friendly. I would recommend the store.

Love this shop a must to visit. Only store that has plus size clothes. One of the 1st shops we go…read moreto in Catalina

This was truly so much fun! There were so many great places to eat and try, but the olive oil…read moretasting was definitely a highlight. My partner and I both love olive oil, so getting to try different kinds was such a unique and fun experience. It was outdoors, had such a great vibe, and was just a really fun way to spend time together. Definitely something I'd recommend checking out if you're looking for a unique experience!

I had a great experience sampling all the olive oils and balsamic vinegars here! This was such a…read morefun activity, great for foodies at this family owned farm in Ojai. For $15, you get a sampling board of several olive oils and balsamic vinegars with some bread from the nearby Ojai Rotie to dip in. All of the olive oils and balsamic vinegars were super tasty and unique. I kind of regret not buying a full bottle of them haha. The board comes with a card with descriptions of each oil and vinegar to read while you taste each one which is nice. I was given two pieces of bread and the staff said I could always ask for more which is nice. There's several picnic tables out from where you can sit at and sample in the farm. They're also well prepared with hand washing and sanitizing stations throughout the area. For parking, there's ample free parking around the farm. Overall, I'd highly recommend stopping by here on your next trip to Ojai! I would definitely come back here with some friends/family.