Misc

The Casino Ballroom balcony is a great spot to experience Fourth of July on Catalina Island Fourth of July on Catalina Island Fireworks, parades and barbecues happen all over the country on Fourth of July. Independence Day just wouldn’t be the same without these icons...

ONE OF THE FIRST MOVIE HOUSES BUILT FOR "TALKIES" Located in the lower level of the iconic Catalina Casino, the historic Avalon Theatre features a 50-foot domed ceiling that soars over the theater's 1,184 seats below, and the Art Deco murals that adorn its walls...

Weather on Catalina Island is nearly always just about perfect. Average Catalina temperatures range from about 60 to 80; although every once in a while, Mother Nature throws a curve ball. A few times each winter, temperatures may drop below 50 degrees – but even...

Exploring underwater is a great activity when it rains. Santa Catalina’s temperate weather and prolonged drought have allowed many people to forget that the island offers plenty to do when it rains. From exploring to relaxing, massages to shopping, plenty of activities on Catalina Island...

Catalina Island offers a unique Christmas destination. The perfect alternative to your annual holiday tradition, whether you are looking to get the entire family away from the mainland or skip the family fun and run away with just the two of you. Many of the...

Flying Fish festival provides family fun Catalina Island’s Flying Fish Festival has become one of the island’s most successful annual events. Celebrating the return of Catalina’s famous finned flyers, the family-friendly festival is held every year in late May, when the flying fish return with...

Catalina’s calm waters are ideal for stand-up paddling. Stand up paddling on Catalina Island One of the hottest new sports has found an ideal home on Santa Catalina Island. Stand-up paddling, or SUP, is a peaceful activity that combines great core conditioning with an upper...

Catalina’s Summer Concert Series. Summer Concert Series brings great live music to Avalon Catalina Island is getting ready to rock. Throughout the summer months, 10 great musical acts will take the stage in the middle of Avalon as the annual Xceptional Music Summer Concert Series...

Catalina Island Real Estate makes it easy to buy your home in paradise Catalina Island Vacation Rentals turns visitors into residents Have you always dreamed of living on an island? Surrounded by ocean breezes and swaying palms trees, isolated from the pressures of the mainland,...

Avalon Beach includes three sections. Avalon’s beach Nearly all of Avalon’s visitors are attracted to Catalina Island’s proximity to the ocean. No matter where you are in this quaint city, the sounds and smells of the sea surround you. Getting your feet in the sand...