Photo credit: Wikipedia Catalina island is home to California’s state bird Whether it’s bald eagles soaring over the island’s remote coastline or ravens frolicking in the skies over Avalon, bird life on Catalina Island is fascinating for both lifelong birders and amateur avian aficionados. One species that makes Catalina Island home is a signature species […]
Photo courtesy Mountain Bike Action. Ride away to island paradise Catalina Island’s back country has attracted generations of adventurers. Hunters, hikers and campers have long found the island’s rugged hills and dramatic vistas a source for adventure. Catalina’s remote trails and unique tracks are also an irresistible allure to mountain bikers, who find the rugged
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 the first full moon after the Spring Equinox, which this
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 can pretend you are shipwrecked for the weekend. April 11
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. Like any community, Avalon, CA has plenty of clubs and
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 creatures. Catalina’s magic is unique – but the Island of
Avalon, California Feb 2014: Catalina Island, Southern California’s only Island resort destination, has recently been undergoing a renaissance. New attractions, new architecture and new experiences have been thrilling both experienced island travelers and new visitors alike. Avalon, Catalina’s only city, has been the epicenter of the changes, with several new restaurants, tours and shops added
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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 found it the perfect place to stash their goods and avoid
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 Catalina Island. Rainfall in Southern California has always been a
