Los Angeles County: The Cities of Angels
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Avalon is the only city on Santa Catalina Island, 20 miles off the California coast, whose rustic beachside resort community is dominated by tourism. This city is the southernmost city in Los Angeles County, where golf carts replace th...
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Los Angeles County: The Cities of Angels
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The Complete List of Michelin-Starred Restaurants in California
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