With more than 20 million people living within a relatively short drive and an hour boat ride from Catalina Island, it’s a surprise that so many have never visited this island paradise. Many visitors are discovering Catalina Island for the first time – welcome to our series about what not to miss when you discover…

Having a home on Catalina Island is a dream for thousands of Catalina Island visitors. Escaping the mainland mayhem for island paradise is something that most visitors only do once or twice a year, but when you own your own home on Catalina Island, that escape can happen much more frequently. Although Catalina Island encompasses…

The Casino on Catalina Island is one of Southern California’s most distinctive landmarks. With its classic Moorish architecture and red-tile roof, the building has been a fixture in postcards, photographs and paintings for more than a century. For tens of thousands of visitors and thousands of Catalina Island residents, its looming presence is an immediate…

The 26 miles between Catalina and the mainland separate this island paradise from the mayhem of the mainland. On one side are the quaint charms, crystal-clear waters and undeveloped isolation of Santa Catalina. And on the other are the crowded freeways, urban sprawl and rat race atmosphere of the mainland. Those miles of open ocean, while perfect…

Images of Catalina Island can be found in souvenir collections, art galleries and photo albums around the world. Our picturesque island, with its iconic Casino, has captured the imagination of professional artists and amateur photographers for generations. Starting early in the last century, images of Catalina Island have been captured as souvenirs, with the medium ranging from acrylics to…

For nearly 100 years, Catalina Island has been recognized around the world for its most distinctive landmark. The Catalina Casino is home to a ballroom, a theatre and spectacular views of Avalon Harbor. That iconic landmark is also home to one of Catalina Island’s most memorable special event. Each year, the Catalina Island Museum hosts the Catalina Silent…