Cruising California Coast #2 - 2024
October 5 to October 12
San Pedro → Santa Catalina Island → San Francisco → San Diego → Ensenada, Mexico → San Pedro
Discovery Princess in San Pedro Port, Los Angeles
Preparing to cruise.
Port of Long Beach International Gateway Bridge, in the background. Long Beach California.
Map of the harbor area of Avalon on Santa Catalina Island.
Green Pleasure Pier, painted green in the 1930s at the suggestion of the Wrigley family. It dates back to 1909 and was sold to the city for $5 in 1914. Santa Catalina
Santa Catalina Casino. Depite its name it was never a gambling house; it was commissioned by William Wrigley Jr as "gathering place" (from the Italian word casino) for entertainment.
Serpentine Tile Fountain in Catalina, adorned with "Catalina Pottery", which were produced on the island between 1927 and 1937.
Abolone Point is the rock outcroping. The yellow submarine is used for tours to Lovers Cove Marine Preserve. Santa Catalina.
Enjoyingthe round trip from Avalon to the Airport in the Sky and back.
Garden in the Sky summit overlook in Catalina.
The Haypress Reservoir, also known as Upper Bufffalo Corrals Reservoir. Catalina Island
The Airport in the Sky in Catalina.
Wild Bison on Catalina Island.
Avalon Harbor on Catalina Island.
Photo Op in Catalina.
Port of San Francisco
Ferryboat Santa Rosa moored at Pier 3 in San Francisco and used as the corporate headquarters for City Experiences. It was launched in 1927 but out of a job when the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge opened in the late 1930s.
"Sea Change" by British sculptor George Cutts. It is located on the lawn of East Beach, near Pier 39. San Francisco.
Hard Rock Cafe, Pier 39, San Francisco.
"Big Wheel" near Pier 39, San Francisco.
"Big Wheel" near Pier 39, San Francisco. #2
Discover Princess in the Port of San Diego.
Dinner in the Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego.
Photo op in San Diego
Arrived in Ensenada, Mexico.
The shops at portside, Ensenada, Mexico.
Plaza Civica de la Patria in Ensenada, Mexico decorated for some festive occasion.
Relaxing in "Three Heads" Plaza.
Strolling around Ensenada, Mexico.
The outdoor stage at Plaza Civica de la Patria, also known as Ventana al Mar (Window to the Sea). Located on the waterfront Malecon in Ensenada, Mexico.
The Heermann's Gull. identified by its reddish-orange bill; charcoal-gray body and almost blackish legs. Ensenada Mexico
Returning to the ship after our self guided excursion to the Port of Ensenada
Show Time in Princess Theater. The Farewell show.