Things are different on an island. Santa Catalina offers spectacular natural beauty as well as a relaxed pace of life that are unique in Southern California. One of the many things that first-time visitors are surprised by is Catalina’s twilight. Cradled by steep hillsides to the north and west, Avalon is bathed a lingering dusk […]
For hundreds of thousands of people, their first experience with Catalina Island is as a port stop on a cruise ship. Los Angeles, with its myriad outlying suburbs and massive population, is a regular port of embarkation for several cruise lines. While California lags far behind Florida when it comes to volume of cruises, the region is
While Avalon’s charming shops, tempting restaurants and picturesque waterfront is the face of Catalina Island for millions of visitors, it’s the interior of Catalina Island that offers a real look at what this Southern California Island is all about. Dramatic seascapes, challenging terrain and unique wildlife make Santa Catalina Island a nature lover’s dream. Thanks
When visitors arrive at Catalina Island by boat, the first thing they see is usually the Catalina Casino Building, followed by the white walls and red roofs of Hamilton Cove Villas. This exclusive condo development includes an array of amenities and dramatic ocean views, making it a favorite destination for Catalina vacations. Located just past Descanso Beach,
There’s a comment that every Island resident and frequent visitor hears on a regular basis and it is one that always leaves us more than a bit perplexed. “I’ve lived in Southern California my entire life and I’ve never been to Catalina Island.” Huh? Catalina Island is the perfect weekend getaway from Los Angeles. Brimming
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Fall and spring are some of the most beautiful times to visit Catalina Island. The change of seasons may be subtle in Southern California, but Mother Nature offers up mild temperatures and spectacular nature beauty on Santa Catalina. Fall and spring are also prime time for endurance events on the island. One of Catalina’s most
On Catalina Island, like the rest of Southern California, the signs of the seasons are more subtle. For Catalina, one of the most obvious signs of fall is the bustle and busyness of the summer season subsides, replaced by the respite of the offseason. In Avalon Harbor, the pier extension and the swim float disappear, removed
People think of a lot of things when they think of Catalina Island. Pristine beaches, quaint streets, unique adventures. Fascinating history, unspoiled wilderness, unforgettable vacations. What they don’t tend to think of when they think of Catalina Island, is a winter wonderland complete with an ice skating rink. Thanks to the Santa Catalina Island Company that may all
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Catalina Island is home to fascinating array of homes. From dramatic ocean-view estates to quaint beach cottages, Avalon’s homes run the gamut from lavish to quirky. Thanks to the Catalina Island Medical Center Foundation, Catalina Island residents and visitors will soon have an opportunity to see several of Avalon’s homes all decked out for the holidays. The
