Green Pleasure Pier on Catalina Island

Information about Green Pleasure Pier on Catalina Island in Southern California.

ATTRACTION: Green Pleasure Pier
ALSO KNOWN AS: Avalon Pier, Green Pier, Pleasure Pier
BUILT:1909
LENGTH: 407 feet
ADDRESS: Avalon Bay Fronting Downtown Avalon
LOCATION: Town of Avalon, Catalina Island, Southern California

The Green Pleasure Pier over Avalon Bay is a blue-green colored pier that was built in 1909 by the Banning Brothers' Catalina Island Company.

1906: First pier built over Avalon Bay
1908: That first pier was destroyed by a storm
1909: Second pier built and it still stands today
1914: Pier sold to the City of Avalon for $5.00
1915: Pier was given the name "Pleasure Pier"

Located on the Green Pleasure Pier:
DINING:
- Avalon Seafood and Fish Market
- Eric's on the Pier
ACTIVITIES
- Avalon Boat Stand
- Catalina Divers Supply - Discover Two Harbors Tour
- Flying Fish Voyage
- Glass Bottom Boat Tour
- Island Water Charters
- Ocean Runner Dolphin GTour
- Undersea Expedition
OTHER:
- Catalina Island Chamber Visitor Center
- City of Avalon Harbor Department

Resources

- Catalina Express "Green Pleasure Pier" Article
- Pier Fishing "Avalon's Green Pleasure Pier" Photos
- California Beaches "Catalina Green Pleasure Pier" Photos
- YouTube "Bill Hill on the Green Pleasure Pier" Historic Talk

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