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Like many things on Catalina Island, going to the movies is a just a bit different here. Rather than a giant multiplex with half a dozen or more offerings, the movies – or rather movie – involves a trip the world-famous Catalina Casino, the bottom floor of which is the Avalon Theatre. This awe-inspiring building […]

AVALON, CA – October 5, 2016 – Catalina Island Real Estate, the leading real estate firm on Catalina Island launches a newly redesigned website www.4cire.com that features a clean design, refreshed logo and easy to navigate buttons and menu options with a multitude of expert insight that focuses on bringing together buyers and sellers whether

Catalina Island has its own soundtrack. Music is created by the unique combination of chatting visitors, laughing children, shrieking gulls, rumbling motor boats and, beneath it all, the unending susurrus of the sea. Difficult to describe, yet impossible to forget, these distinctive Catalina sounds form the soundtrack for millions of vacations. Beginning at 8 a.m.

For nearly a century, one of North America’s most iconic mammals has roamed Santa Catalina Island, bringing a sense of wonder and awe to visitors and residents alike. North American bison roam the interior of Catalina Island, congregating in small herds and appearing in postcards, selfies and local lore. Bison, also known as buffalo, once

With its windswept promontories, unique species and sweeping vistas, Catalina Island has long been a mecca for hikers. Whether you are looking for a brief chance to see the wild side of Catalina or want to immerse yourself in a multi-day challenge for mind and body, the hiking trails on this Southern California vacation destination

Last June, the Catalina Island Museum opened its long awaiting new facility. With its early California architecture and expansive exhibit spaces, the Ada Blanche Wrigley Schreiner Catalina Island Museum is a fitting home for Catalina Island’s vast and varied history. From native islanders to the Chicago Cubs and from early settlers to the golden era

Sunset comes sooner after Nov. 6. Luckily, Catalina Island after dark offers a range of activities. Go for a walk – There’s nowhere else on earth nearly as romantic as Avalon Harbor after dark. Take someone who matters by the hand and enjoy the sights and sounds while you stroll along the Avalon waterfront. See

When the Chicago Cubs claimed the National Championship, fans around the world erupted in elation. On Catalina Island, cheers could be heard echoing from bars, restaurants and nearly every home. Above the cacophony of celebration, Take Me Out to the Ballgame rang out from Chimes Tower. Catalina’s connection to the Chicago Cubs runs deep. Both

Each year, about one million people visit Catalina Island – and nearly all of them spend some time gazing at the homes on the island and envisioning what it would be like to live on Catalina. Escaping the madness of the mainland and relaxing with a quieter pace, surrounded by the island’s spectacular natural beauty