Things to do

<p>Catalina Island celebrates <a href=" https://www.catalinachamber.com/fireworks" target="_blank">Independence Day</a> like nowhere else in the country. This charming seaside village goes all in for the Fourth of July, with a festive parade down Crescent Avenue, community barbecue in the Casino Ballroom and fireworks that reflect in Avalon...

Adventures around on the island, where you can plan a Catalina vacation bursting with adrenaline or brimming with relaxation. Here are six of the things we’re looking forward to this summer. Catch a concert – The Catalina Concert Series has become a must-do on many...

Top Five Reasons to Visit the Interior of Catalina Island - The vast majority of Catalina Island visitors only experience the seaside resort town of Avalon. That means they miss out on the dramatic views, unique wildlife and compelling experience available on the rest of...

Volunteers experience windward Catalina beaches Most Catalina visitors only experience a tiny portion of the island. Never venturing past the confines of Avalon, these visitors only see the charming seaside village – but they miss the dramatic natural wonders unique to the rest of the...

For generations, Catalina Island has been a muse for artists in nearly every medium. From the early days of the technology, photographers have captured remarkable images on the island. Oil painters from around the world have interpreted its hillsides, seascapes and the charming village of...