On the mainland, holiday shopping usually involves a stress-filled visit to the local mall, complete with endless searching for a parking spot, or a pajama-clad click-fest on a gigantic website that shares the name of a large river. There is an alternative. The shops in Avalon join together with the Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce […]
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Holiday shopping – and its seemingly endless trips to the mall and clicking through websites, can be one of many stressful items on a long list of holiday to-dos. Giving the gift of Catalina Island can be an easy – and rewarding – way to lighten the holiday load. Give the gift of Catalina Island
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The holidays on Catalina Island offer a dramatic alternative to the mainland. Small town charms and unique celebrations fill Avalon with holiday cheer while nostalgic decorations and twinkling lights provide island style to Christmas traditions. Thanks to the Catalina Island Museum, one of those Catalina holiday traditions involves a world renowned symphony orchestra. For the
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New Year’s Eve on Catalina Island offers something for everyone. This unique Southern California vacation destination has long been known as an ideal location for special celebrations and New Year’s Eve is the ultimate reason for a party. The Casino Ballroom, with its art deco details, massive circular ballroom and spectacular views of Avalon Harbor,
No matter what the season, Avalon Harbor bustles with activity. In the summer, paddleboards, pedal boats and kayaks glide between yachts, while children and adults alike splash in the gently lapping waves. Young anglers toss drop lines over the pier railings while sportsfishers bring in marlin, tuna and seabass. Throughout the year, hundreds of yachts from
With its well-deserved reputation as the Island of Romance, Catalina Island has been a destination for weddings for generations. Whether you are looking to elope with just the two of you or celebrate with two hundred, a Catalina Island wedding is a romantic ritual that will imbue your marriage with the magic of this famous
2017 is on the horizon — time to start planning your Catalina Island getaways for the year. If you’re in need a bit of inspiration, we’ve put together 12 Catalina vacation ideas. Part two in the series includes a summer escape, a girlfriends’ getaway and a celebration vacation. A summer escape – For more than
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As 2017 gets closer, you’ll want to plan your Catalina Island travel for the year. You’ll find plenty of inspiration in our series of 12 ideas for a great Catalina Island vacation. Part four includes holiday travel to Catalina Island. Bring your friends together – There’s no better way to spend quality time with friends than on
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Make sure to include a Catalina Island vacation in your New Year’s Resolutions. Need some inspiration? Here’s part three of our series of great Catalina Island vacation ideas. Learn something new – There are plenty of ways to exercise your brain on Catalina Island. Stop by the Catalina Island Museum to explore local history and discover fascinating
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