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Catalina Film Festival scheduled for Sept. 28 – Oct. 2

25 Feb 2017

For decades, Catalina Island was both playground and backlot for Hollywood. The island’s rugged terrain and picturesque seascapes have stood in for locations around the world – Catalina has been part of movies as diverse as Jaws and Mutiny on the Bounty, The Glass Bottom...

As school resumes, Catalina Island becomes a grown-up retreat

25 Feb 2017

On Catalina Island, like nearly everywhere else in the United States, school kids have returned to the classroom – trading the freedom of summer vacation for another year of schedules, learning and homework. That return to school signifies a change for Catalina Island visitors as...

Fall brings Catalina runs and races to the island

25 Feb 2017

Fall is special event season on Catalina Island. Myriad festivals, concerts and other happenings dot the calendar, making autumn the perfect time to plan a getaway to this Southern California destination. Catalina Island is also home to some of the world’s most challenging endurance events...

Fishing on Catalina Island catches range from kelpbass to marlin

25 Feb 2017

or more than a century, Catalina Island has been a mecca for sports fishing. Legendary anglers have come from around the world in pursuit of marlin, tuna and swordfish. Today, fishing on Catalina Island still attracts anglers from around the world who set out in...

Catalina Island lobster season opens Oct. 1

25 Feb 2017

Catalina Island’s underwater world teems with wonders. From tiny shrimp with incredibly powerful claws to giant black seabass the size of motor scooters, the range of marine life rivals that found anywhere else in North America. It’s no wonder that Catalina Island is ranked one...

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