Avalon: Moonstone Lookout

Avalon lies along Avalon Bay on Santa Catalina Island’s sheltered southeastern shore, where steep, dry hills meet the Pacific Ocean. The city is the island’s principal settlement, centered on a compact waterfront reached by ferry from the Southern California mainland. Its defining landmark is the circular Catalina Casino, opened in 1929; it contains the Avalon Theatre and a vast ballroom, and was built as an entertainment venue rather than a gambling house. Much of Santa Catalina is managed for conservation by the Catalina Island Conservancy, while Avalon’s bay remains a focal point for boating and diving. Explore further places of interest through webcams across Catalina Island and California.

California occupies a long Pacific coastal belt in the United States. Its terrain ranges from the Sierra Nevada and the fertile Central Valley to deserts in the southeast and the rugged shores of the Pacific Ocean. The state includes both Mount Whitney, the highest point in the contiguous United States, and extensive protected lands such as Yosemite National Park. California’s cities have exerted worldwide influence through film, technology, agriculture, and music; Hollywood remains an enduring symbol of the American screen industry. Its scale means climates and local character can change dramatically from one county to the next. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of California.

The Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts define much of the United States — their ports, fisheries and trade routes have long tied the country’s economy to the wider world. Between them, the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains and Mississippi River basin form sharply different regions, from high western ranges to broad agricultural heartlands. Cities carry much of the national story: New York’s Statue of Liberty, a gift from France dedicated in 1886, remains an enduring symbol, while Washington, DC concentrates major federal institutions. Indigenous nations have shaped these lands for millennia, and their living cultures remain essential to the country’s identity. Find related webcams in the surrounding areas to build a fuller picture of the United States.