Avalon Harbor, Catalina Island

Considering its proximity to Los Angeles, I should try to get over to Catalina Island more often. I've taken the ferry across from Long Beach with a bunch of triathletes to cover a race for Triathlete magazine, and a bunch of roller hockey players to cover a tournament for Roller Hockey magazine. I've also crossed over to the island on a friend's small boat. We came upon a massive pod of dolphins, and it was exhilarating to have them surf through our wake, swim alongside us and ride the bow wave. It was an amazing experience that I will never forget.