Near Avalon in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Avalon

Catalina Island

— Time Capsule —

Avalon Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, May 19, 2026

1. Avalon Marker

Inscription.
Welcome to the Island Valley of Avalon.

time capsule:
Sealed October 13, 1987.
To be opened October 13, 2087.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Time Capsules series list.

Location. 33° 20.661′ N, 118° 19.3′ W. Marker is near Avalon, California, in Los Angeles County. It can be reached from the intersection of Pebbly Beach Road and the Cabrillo Mole. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 Pebbly Beach Rd, Avalon CA 90704, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other

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markers are within walking distance of this marker: Avalon Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Flight - Newport to Catalina (approx. 0.2 miles away); Independence Day - Catalina Island (approx. 0.2 miles away); Channel Crossing (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Tuna Club of Avalon (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Leaping Tuna (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Legacy of Blanche W (approx. 0.4 miles away); Catalina Island Yacht Club (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Avalon.

More about this marker. The marker is located on the Cabrillo Mole -- the dock for passenger ships traveling to and from the island.

Additional keywords. Welcome to the Island Valley of Avalon Sign, The Mole, The Cabrillo Mole, Time Capsule, Catalina Island,

Avalon Marker - Time Capsule image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, May 19, 2026

2. Avalon Marker - Time Capsule

Photographed by Craig Baker, May 19, 2026

3. Avalon Marker

Photographed by Craig Baker, May 19, 2026

4. Avalon Marker

Photographed by Craig Baker

5. Avalon Map

On the reverse of the monument.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 18 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 27, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.