Like many places in the United States, Catalina Island is undergoing a sustained drought. Water on the island primarily comes from underground aquifers which are feed by Thompson Reservoir, a small man-made lake in the interior. Additional water – about a third of the island’s annual usage — comes from a desalination plant located at…

Getting around on Catalina Island frequently involves something other than a car. In Avalon, the primary means of transportation is walking. This quaint village is ideally situated for pedestrian traffic. Shops, restaurants and the waterfront are all located within a few blocks, making your own two feet the perfect choice for getting around. Visitors frequently…

Crab and corn empanadas at Maggie’s Blue Rose Catalina Island’s newest dining experience brings together Avalon’s Hispanic heritage and its most successful restaurateurs. Maggie’s Blue Rose opened to rave reviews this spring and has been pleasing palates ever since. The latest project from the successful duo behind Steve’s Steakhouse, Maggie’s Blue Rose offers diners both…

Catalina Island is a perfect destination for Labor Day After more than a century, the tradition of Labor Day is firmly entrenched in the American psyche. This three-day weekend gives us a chance to honor our hard work and the hard work of those who have built the American Dream for all of us. On…

The Casino Building will be just one venue used during the Catalina Film Festival Catalina Island and Hollywood have a love affair that has lasted a century. Thanks to its proximity to Southern California, Catalina Island was long a favorite for location scouts in search of exotic locales – or at least someplace that could…

The Catalina Wine Festival is scheduled for Sept. 13 A certain raucous comedy by the name of Stepbrothers has made a fictional event rather famous. In the film, the Catalina Wine Mixer is a prestigious event prone to problems and requiring careful management. The stars stress over its production and more than few curse words…