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 Avalon. Also known as the Isthmus, Two Harbors is Catalina’s narrowest spot […]
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 Avalon. Also known as the Isthmus, Two Harbors is Catalina’s narrowest spot
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 Avalon. Also known as the Isthmus, Two Harbors is Catalina’s narrowest spot
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 bucket list. One of the most elegant evenings in the
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 distractive colors and even more distinctive behaviors. The male California
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 vacationers celebrate their birthdays in grand style. For the last
Photo courtesy Catalina Island Museum For the birds Catalina Island’s history can be found everywhere: machine guns from World War II in City Park; native artifacts at the Airport in the Sky; historic Catalina tiles on nearly every street corner. One place where nearly 100 years of history can be found is at the remnants
Catalina Island features a number of landmark buildings. The Casino. The Holly Hill House. Chimes Tower. Two of Santa Catalina’s most famous buildings perch over Avalon Harbor and are only open – most of the time – to members. The Catalina Island Yacht Club, with its distinctive lighthouse tower, and the Avalon Tuna Club, with
Photo credit: http://www.solpugid.com Catalina’s second largest native mammal Catalina Island is home to a number of iconic species. Bald eagles soar over the island’s coastline. American Bison, although not native, have become a must-see attraction. The diminutive Catalina Island fox has been brought back from the brink of extinction. That fox is Catalina Island’s largest
