Old Ben Park
Every town needs a legend, and Avalon apparently chose this sea lion. Rumor has it that rubbing its nose brings good luck. Judging by how polished it is compared to the rest of the statue,…
1 / 1Every town needs a legend, and Avalon apparently chose this sea lion. Rumor has it that rubbing its nose brings good luck. Judging by how polished it is compared to the rest of the statue, plenty of people are willing to test the theory.
Did it help someone win the lottery? I can’t confirm that… but I also can’t prove it didn’t. If you suddenly become a millionaire after visiting, I’d appreciate a thank you card.
It’s a fun little stop along the waterfront, makes for a great photo, and gives everyone an excuse to participate in a completely unofficial (and possibly made up for the review) Catalina tradition. Moses rubbed the nose too. He’s still waiting on the lottery, but patience is kind of his thing.
