Photo credit: http://shire2011.blogspot.com Avalon Harbor on Catalina Island is home to a wide array of creatures. Bat rays and spider crabs hunt the bottom; calico bass and opal eye cruise placidly and schools of bait fish occasionally churn the water. Gulls bob at the surface, greedy for a tossed French fry, while sea lions frolic […]
For most mainland residents, Catalina Island is a vacation paradise replete with dramatic natural scenery, compelling adventures and an array of relaxing activities. With the Mediterranean charm of Avalon and the eco-adventures in the Catalina Island interior this resort island is just about ideal. Like the rest of California, however, Catalina Island is facing a few challenges
Most visitors to Catalina Island experience only a tiny portion of this Southern California resort destination. For the vast majority, Avalon is the only vision of this Channel Island that they will see – and while this quaint village has many charms, it’s only in exploring the rest of the island that Santa Catalina truly
Removing non-native plants is a key element in preserving the island’s native ecology, volunteers learn more about efforts to preserve native plants during Mornings at the Nursery. Catalina Island offers a wealth of experiences and adventures that take a lifetime to completely explore. While Avalon’s quaint charms, intriguing shops and picturesque waterfront appeal to nearly
Catalina Island has been home to an annual rugby tournament for more than 20 years Catalina Island events fill the calendar with endurance runs, art festivals, concerts and more, providing something for everyone. While most of those events tend toward the more traditional, a few events appeal to a more narrow audience – giving Catalina Island visitors
Catalina Island Marine Institute is one of many Catalina Island summer camps on the leeward side of the island. For millions of kids, going to summer camp is a rite of passage. With a week or two – or three – away from parents and everyday life, summer camp is a chance to learn new
Chimes Tower will have a new lease on life. Catalina Island is home to a number of iconic buildings and one of the most melodic is getting a new lease on life. Whether you’ve seen it up close and personal or not, every visitor to Avalon has heard the Catalina Chimes Tower, which tolls the hour
Restaurant week returns to Avalon on Catalina Island Catalina Island restaurants offer a buffet of options for hungry Avalon visitors. Whether you are looking for culinary creativity or quick bites – Catalina Island dining has it all, including burgers, fresh seafood, great steaks and much more. Once a year, Santa Catalina visitors have a convenient way to
Catalina Island is Up for Whatever Catalina Island has just learned that it’s Up For Whatever. The popular Southern California resort island has been chosen as the second destination for Bud Light’s Whatever, USA promotion. As the chosen destination, Catalina Island will host about 1,000 Bud Light fans for a weekend of fun and frolicking on
