Visitors to Catalina Island in the off-season discover a unique destination When the Banning Brothers first began developing Catalina Island as a tourist destination back in the early 19th century, Avalon was seen as a seasonal destination. For generations, visiting Catalina was something that was only done in the summer months. From Labor Day until Memorial […]
Catalina Island’s coastline stretches over 54 miles. “How big is Santa Catalina Island?” is one of the most common questions asked by visitors. How to answer the question depends on just what parameters you want to measure. One of the easiest answers is length. Catalina stretches about 22 miles from the East End, past Avalon,
The Catalina Island Conservancy Ball will help support efforts to the protect the Catalina Island fox. Photo by Jack Baldelli, Courtesy Catalina Island Conservancy. Catalina Island’s unspoiled natural beauty has intrigued generations – and thanks to the Catalina Conservancy, it will continue to offer a respite from the unbridled development on the mainland. Charged with preserving
Catalina Island Medical Center is located on Falls Canyon Road With about 4,000 year round residents, Catalina Island is not only one of the top Southern California vacation destinations, it’s also a vibrant community filled with children and parents, teachers and students, employees and bosses. Like any community, Catalina has a school, churches and a
Walking in Avalon offers the reward of beautiful views With its quaint streets, charming waterfront and dramatic vistas, Avalon is the perfect place to take a walk. Whether you are looking for a casual stroll or a steep incline to get your heart pumping, walking in Avalon has it all. One of our favorite walks
Catalina Spring Fest Celebrating spring comes in many different forms. Warmer waters, green hillsides and emerging wildflowers are just a few of the ways Mother Nature celebrates spring. On Catalina, spring also means busier days, more visitors and more fun. Avalon, Catalina Island’s only city, celebrates spring with a community-wide festival. Organized by the City
Catalina art fair and exhibition From plein air masters to amateur photographers, Catalina Island inspires creativity. The island’s natural beauty, dramatic seascapes and the quaint charm of Avalon all call out to be immortalized and for generations artists have answered that call. Thanks to the Catalina Art Association, art fans and artists have two chances
While Catalina Island’s mild winter storms have not provided enough water to end the island’s drought, they have been successful in nourishing some of the island’s more colorful residents. Wildflower season is in full swing on the island and a rainbow of blooms has erupted. The red and yellow of introduced geraniums and broom are
The Catalina Island Museum will soon be moving from the Casino Building With its enviable location just 20-odd miles off the Southern California coast, Catalina Island has long been both backlot and playground for Hollywood. The island has been stand-in for dozens of locations – from the South Seas to the eastern seaboard, from tropical
