The beach at the isthmus will soon be filled with wine fans. For 14 years, June has been wine time at the island’s West End. The Summer Wine Festival in Two Harbors brings together dozens of wineries as well as live music and complimentary appetizers. With sand beneath your feet, the Catalina wine festival is arguably the…

The schedule for the popular Catalina Summer Concert Series has recently been released Catalina Island’s popular summer concert series debuts next weekend with a can’t-miss line-up of family friendly concerts. Sponsored by Catalina Island Vacation Rentals and Catalina Island Real Estate the performances are sure to get everyone in the family dancing – or at least singing along. Catalina…

Catalina Island played a strategic role during World War II Catalina Island abounds with secrets. Secret spots , secret history and secret stories. In our latest series of blog posts, we’ll share some of our favorite Catalina Island secrets. Catalina Island played a pivotal role in World War II and much of that history can still…

Summer is just around the corner on Catalina Island and that means a return of some of our favorite family activities. While the Summer Concert Series is a widely popular new addition to the summer calendar, summer in Avalon brings several more activities that are fun for everyone. Each Wednesday beginning June 24, the City…

Living and working on Catalina Island is privilege that none of us take for granted. Surrounded by the sea and shaded by Santa Catalina’s stunning hillsides, we’re enveloped by natural beauty in a way that no one else on earth is. Avalon’s quaint streets and scenic waterfront are part of our everyday life and the…

Wrigley Memorial on Catalina Island Catalina Island abounds with secrets — Secret spots, secret history and secret stories. In our latest series of blog posts, we’ve been sharing some of our favorite Catalina Island secrets. Walking in Avalon is the perfect mode of transportation. While many visitors are intrigued with the fun and convenience of…