outdoor adventures SNORKEL AT CATALINA ISLAND Although it's only 22 miles off the Southern California coast, this island-most of which is managed as a nature preserve by the Catalina Island Conservancy-feels a world away. As befits an island paradise, unique flora and fauna abound in the clear, warm waters. Snorkelers flock to Lover's Cove near Avalon to see bright orange garibaldi (California's official marine fish), waving kelp forests, and moray eels. Scuba divers favor Casino Point to take trippy underwater photographs of several shipwrecks. Whatever your underwater pleasure, Catalina Divers Supply on the Avalon pier will outfit and guide you. 68 | VISITCALIFORNIA.COM ALLEN J. SCHABEN/GETTY IMAGES 126http://www.VISITCALIFORNIA.COM