Misc

Easter on Catalina Easter on Catalina Island If you’re looking for a chance to turn your kids loose to hunt plastic eggs or hunting for your next great artistic treasure, Catalina Island is the place to be this Easter. Easter is the first Sunday after...

Shipwreck weekend at Two Harbors Countless visitors have daydreamed of being shipwrecked on Catalina Island, isolated from the pressures and stresses of everyday life, free to wander the beaches and explore the coast and coves indefinitely. Now, at least at the Isthmus of Catalina, you...

Photo credit: Avalon Lions Club Lions Club of Avalon an institution on Catalina Island “Do you really live here?” is a comment that Catalina Island residents get on an almost daily basis. And yes, we really do. We live here, work here and volunteer here...

Exploring the rest of California’s Channel Islands As anyone who’s ever been here realizes, Santa Catalina Island is a magical place. Unique flora, one-of-a-kind fauna and dramatic natural beauty can be found at every turn. Catalina’s geographic isolation has given it fascinating habitats and compelling...

Catalina Island in a glass Catalina Island is many things to many people. Home. Favorite memory. Adventure spot. Relaxation place. Ideal getaway. The Island has also been many things to many people in the past. Native Islanders called it home for thousands of years. Smugglers...

Facing drought on Santa Catalina Island When Samuel Taylor Coleridge wrote the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, he didn’t have drought on a small island in mind, but “Water, water everywhere; nor any drop to drink” has long been a way of life on Santa...

Adventuring on the other side of Catalina Located just 20 miles from Avalon, Two Harbors provides a dramatic contrast to Catalina Island’s only incorporated city. With just a few businesses, but a wealth of available activities, Two Harbors offers an adventurous alternative to vacationing in...

A worthy affair Avalon’s Casino Ballroom is one of the most elegant spots in Southern California. The magnificent art deco landmark comes alive when filled with cocktail gowns and tuxedos. Experiencing a black tie evening in the Casino Ballroom should be on every Catalina aficionados...

Catalina Island’s second most common fish Visitors to Catalina Island never fail to notice the garibaldi. These bright orange fish grab visitors’ attention, commanding even those who just wander off the Catalina ferry notice their distinctive color. There’s another pescadoran denizon of the deep with...

Photo courtesy Catalina Express Don’t miss out on birthday island Are you hoping your next birthday will consist of a little more than a few cards and some well wishes on Facebook? As you may know, your favorite Southern California Island destination has been helping...