Catalina Island on day of marathon?

[Ducman]

Howdy

 

Does anyone know how busy Catalina Island will be on March 9, 2019.  This is the day of the marathon.  I know it is hard to know the future, but have you been there on previous marathon days?  We are leaving on our cruise the next day, so we thought we might run over and look around.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

 

[ATSEAMYLIFE]

I would avoid it.  I haven't been on race day.  But have been other times and my guess it will be very crowded and getting over and back on the ferry might be a challenge.  Avalon isn't all that big anyway so moving around in the tourist area will probably be packed.  

[Splinter]

I agree. I would consider instead going to Catalina AFTER your cruise to avoid that date.

[Ducman]

Thanks.