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Catalina Island offers plenty to do inside
Santa Catalina Island has become world renowned for its natural beauty and outdoor activities. Whether it is paddling a kayak along the island’s leeward side, hiking the Trans-Catalina Trail or zipping through Descanso Canyon at 45 miles per hours on a zipline, the activities available on the island bring visitors from throughout the country. And…
Avalon home owners can prepare their homes for rain
El Nino will hopefully be bringing much-needed rainfall to Santa Catalina Island and the rest of Southern California. Several years of sustained drought have left the island parched and hopeful for a generous rainy season. With that rain however, may come damage to Catalina Island homes. Avalon home owners can make sure their home is rain-ready with a…
Catalina Underwater Cleanup brings hundreds of divers to Avalon harbor
Catalina Island is surrounded by some of the country’s best dive spots. Scuba divers who plunge beneath the surface discover what has been named North America’s top dive destination. Playful sea lions, colorful garibaldi and plentiful calico bass cruise the mid-waters while massive black sea bass and graceful bat rays beckon. Dive spots from one…
Catalina Island Vacation Rentals featured property offers a wealth of amenities
The featured property for Catalina Island Vacation Rentals is 80 Sol Vista, a two bedroom, one and half bath Avalon condo ideal for families or friends traveling together. This condo, with its beachy style and comfortable layout, sleeps six and features two private decks, a modern kitchen and a range of amenities. With nearly 1,200 square feet,…
Staying in Hamilton Cove
Guest Blog submitted by William Zain I visit Catalina Island a lot and usually stay at one of the hotels in the heart of Avalon. This time I decided to spend a more leisurely time with my family in the island. We ended up staying at the Hamilton Cove Villas and I am glad we did.…
Discover romance on the island of romance
No one really knows when Catalina Island gained its nickname of the Island of Romance, but that reputation was assured when the Four Preps world-wide hit took the charts by storm in the 1950s. 26 Miles bubbled across the airwaves, capturing the imagination of a generation and ensuring that when millions of people thought of…
