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Avalon

Avalon

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A resort town on Santa Catalina Island in California by the sea
  • proper noun
  • /ˈævəˌlɒn/
translation icon : Avalon
  • To the rest of the company and the world, he was simply Trask, president and CEO of Avalon Resorts, Inc.
  • Avalon Harbor
  • Avalon Beach
  • Avalon on Catalina

Examples

  • We'll cruise the Avalon Harbour at sunset.

    Multiplicity (1996)

  • "For the last time, I'm going to Avalon on company business."

    Fiction book (1999)

  • His success with the dynamic hotel conglomerate had helped him launch Avalon Resorts, Inc.

    Fiction book (1999)

  • The new Avalon Resort & Spa, however, would be the first large, world-class hotel designed to attract the increasing number of tourists who had begun to discover the region.

    Fiction book (1999)

  • Today the tiny island town of Avalon is hosted downhill and slalom racing events in the Catalina Skateboard Classic.

    N-Men: The Untold Story (2023)

  • We spent a week relaxing at Avalon, enjoying its beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife.

  • The town of Avalon is famous for its stunning harbor, attracting tourists from around the world.

  • Every summer, visitors flock to Avalon to experience its annual music festival on the waterfront.

Surface Forms

Avalon main

Etymology

Avalon on Santa Catalina Island takes its name from the same old story of Avalon, often called the 'isle of apples', so the town's name suggests a peaceful, beautiful harbor and a holiday spot.