Celebrate Oscar in Style Catalina Island’s relationship with Hollywood stretches back before the “talkies.” The Island’s natural beauty and proximity to Southern California have made it a natural spot for location scouts and celebrity getaways for generations. With that long history, it’s only natural to celebrate the movies on the Island and the Catalina Island […]
Left to right: Denise Morris, Alissa Morris and Dwayne Morris. Photo by Pat Maxwell courtesy Catalina Island Conservancy. Discover Wild Catalina There are many ways to discover the natural side of Catalina Island. Multi-day hikes, volunteer vacations and camping at remote beaches are a few of them. Just up Avalon Canyon Road from the waterfront
Photo credit: www.marlinnut.com Catalina’s big game fish attract anglers from around the world Catalina Island’s waters abound with delicious marine life. Lobster and halibut, scallops and seabass, yellowtail and calamari are just some of the many Catalina species that are delectable when served up on a plate. All of those species are regularly caught by
Catalina Island dining options have expanded dramatically in the last few years. Several new restaurants have opened their doors and others have redesigned their menus. From great fresh fish and delectable steaks to mouthwatering burgers and tempting tacos, Catalina Island restaurants offer something for everyone. January offers a perfect opportunity to discover new restaurants and
Americans have a problem. No, I’m not talking about that one. Or that one. Not that one either. I’m talking about The Great American Vacation Deficit. Employees in the United States receive fewer vacation days than almost any other country. Many European countries offer six weeks paid vacation, while Americans have to make due with
Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup set for Feb. 22 Catalina’s crystal clear waters are a constant source of amazement. Bright orange garibaldi, amber fronds of kelp and playful sea lions can all be seen from the surface, thanks to the exceptional water clarity found around Santa Catalina. Each year, hundreds of scuba divers do their part to
Photo Courtesy of Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce Finding romance on the Island of Romance There’s perhaps no other holiday so fraught with expectations and implications as St. Valentine’s Day. For more than 200 years, Feb. 14 has been celebrated as the day of love, but more recently, those who are loved have come to
It often seems as if there are two Catalina islands: the relative hustle and bustle of Avalon and the rest of Santa Catalina Island. Two Harbors, at the opposite end of the island from Avalon, exemplifies that dichotomy. Less than half a mile wide, the Isthmus is framed by the two harbors that give it its
Photo courtesy Spectrum Sports Catalina Island’s rugged terrain and breath-taking vistas have been challenging athletes for decades. Each year, feats of speed and endurance dot the calendar, with marathons, double marathons and a triathlon attracting extreme athletes from around the country to Catalina Island. On March 15, one of those marathons will fill Catalina’s roads
