The Steamer Trunk

The Steamer Trunk

  • 121 Sumner Avenue
  • Avalon, California
  • 90704

Description

What's a store without knowing who and what's behind it? Well, it's still a store but the knowledge you are about to receive will bring The Steamer Trunk a little closer to your heart. Maybe not even your heart, but at least you'll get to know us.Life in the small town of Avalon happens on a human scale. Since everyone knows everyone, we had no choice but to create an exceptional store for islanders and visitors to enjoy. It was either that, or face the consequences of a bad reputation. Our family roots on Catalina Island go deep. We were raised on stories and folk tales dating back to 1908 when our grandparents first arrived. The stories ranged from the feds raiding the island during Prohibition to our Nono shooting his arm off while goat hunting. No joke, it's buried in the corner of the island cemetery. We'll point out the exact spot if you come visit us in person AND place a one-thousand dollar order.The sign hanging on our storefront has an exact replica of the S.S. Catalina on it, the ship responsible for bringing millions of visitors to the island over a 51 year span. During the voyages, bands and other entertainment were provided to make each sailing an "event." We

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