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Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a nature lover seeking tranquility, our blog is your compass to navigate the diverse landscape of Aspen’s adventures and hikes.
Catalina Island Concert Series 2017
A Catalina Island summer tradition has expanded this year – bringing family-friendly concerts to the spring and fall. The Catalina Summer Concert Series is now the Catalina Concerts Series. Thanks to a partnership between the Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau and the Xceptional Music Company, great original and cover bands perform on…
Cabrillo Beach on Catalina Island
Catalina Island has been “discovered” several times. It was inhabited by native islanders for thousands of years – those intrepid explorers had discovered that life on the island was much more intriguing than life on the mainland and created an island culture that lasted hundreds of generations. Juan Cabrillo was the first European to explore…
Kid-friendly Catalina
Families will find plenty of activities for all ages on Catalina Island Despite its reputation as the Island of Romance, Catalina can also be an ideal vacation for the entire family. For more than a century, families have been escaping the mainland madness and discovering the allure of Avalon as a place to relax and…
Catalina Art Festival
Cataina art festival 2014 Catalina Island’s fall calendar is filled to the brim with festivals, shows and events. Music, wine and athletic events will all take center stage during the autumn, but one of Avalon’s longest-running events remains one of its most popular. The Catalina Island Festival of Art has been bringing artists and art…
Catalina Coastal Tours
Dolphins are a popular sight in Catalina waters. Exploring Catalina Island is a never-ending voyage of discovery that involves adventures both above and below the water, natural history and human culture. Several companies can help guide you on that voyage of discovery, with tours, adventures and more. Catalina Coastal Tours, a local family-run company, offers…
Fall festivals on Catalina Island
The Catalina Festival of the Arts is just one of many fall festivals Fall is festival season on Catalina Island and for many visitors and locals alike, a favorite time to experience the island. Temperatures are still balmy, crowds begin to dissipate and the entire island is open for adventure. Art and wine, music and…
