Photo courtesy Spectrum Sports Every January for the more than three decades, some of the top long distance runners in the world come to Avalon. These elite athletes will be challenging themselves and each other across Catalina Island for the annual Avalon Benefit 50 Mile Run. Nearly the length of two marathons, the Avalon 50 […]
Catalina is a perfect spot for a long-term winter getaway Catalina Island has long called to artists and writers. A muse to generations of creative individuals, the island offers a respite, where the cares of real life slip away and imagination can come to life. Whether you are looking to try out a new medium
Photo source: Wikipedia Humpback whales make an appearance As anyone who travels frequently between Catalina Island and the mainland knows, you never know what you’re going to see in those 26 miles. Giant schools of dolphin, bizarre sunfish and dramatic feeding frenzies are all sights that make the Catalina Island ferry ride much more interesting.
Avalon School is located in Avalon Canyon One of the most fascinating aspects of life on Catalina Island for many visitors is that many of us live on Catalina Island. Working and living here provides a number of rewards and challenges – and the fact that there is a full-time population of families here, means
Little Harbor’s wide sand beach makes it a popular destination for families. Ask any local what their best recommendation is for a truly memorable Catalina Vacation and many of them will say “Get out of town.” They are right. Getting out of Avalon, whether for a tour, a hike or a multi-day expedition is the
An Evening with Oscar is an elegant night in the Casino Ballroom on Catalina Island Catalina Island’s Casino Ballroom is one of the most elegant landmarks in Southern California. During the golden age of show business, its Moorish architecture and art deco design hosted some of the biggest stars in the Hollywood pantheon. It’s no
Catalina’s airport was built near a historic soapstone quarry Catalina Island has been inhabited for thousands of years. Long before the first Europeans crossed the Atlantic, Pimu, as it was known, hosted generations of islanders, who created an Island based lifestyle and culture. The island was generous to these original islanders. Fish, shellfish, marine mammals
Removing non-native plants is a key element in preserving the island’s native ecology Catalina Island is home to an array of species found nowhere else on earth. Island ecosystems foster isolation, which in turn fosters specialization. Catalina Island Mahogany, St. Catherine’s Lace and Santa Catalina Island Ironwood are just a few of the seven endemic
Catalina’s reputation as the Island of Romance was cemented by the Four Preps’ hit song Santa Catalina Island has inspired artists and musicians for generations. The Channel Island’s natural beauty and serenity as well as the fact that it’s, well, an island seems to motivate the muse for many. In the 1950s, that muse was
