Misc

The Casino on Catalina Island is one of Southern California’s most distinctive landmarks. With its classic Moorish architecture and red-tile roof, the building has been a fixture in postcards, photographs and paintings for more than a century. For tens of thousands of visitors and thousands of Catalina Island residents, its looming presence is an immediate […]

The 26 miles between Catalina and the mainland separate this island paradise from the mayhem of the mainland. On one side are the quaint charms, crystal-clear waters and undeveloped isolation of Santa Catalina. And on the other are the crowded freeways, urban sprawl and rat race atmosphere of the mainland. Those miles of open ocean, while perfect

Images of Catalina Island can be found in souvenir collections, art galleries and photo albums around the world. Our picturesque island, with its iconic Casino, has captured the imagination of professional artists and amateur photographers for generations. Starting early in the last century, images of Catalina Island have been captured as souvenirs, with the medium ranging from acrylics to

For nearly 100 years, Catalina Island has been recognized around the world for its most distinctive landmark. The Catalina Casino is home to a ballroom, a theatre and spectacular views of Avalon Harbor. That iconic landmark is also home to one of Catalina Island’s most memorable special event. Each year, the Catalina Island Museum hosts the Catalina Silent

Santa Catalina Island, with its rugged terrain, spectacular vistas and unique flora and fauna, is an ideal destination for adventure sports. Hiking, zip-lining and biking are just some of the many Catalina adventures waiting to become memories. The island is also a magnet for endurance sports, with marathons, 50-milers and triathlons dotting the Catalina Island

With more than 20 million people living within a relatively short drive and an hour boat ride from Catalina Island, it’s a surprise that so many have never visited this island paradise. Many visitors are discovering Catalina Island for the first time – welcome to our series about what not to miss when you discover

Our first Catalina featured image comes to us from Sean Dixon, who shared this photo of her mother, Mary Stewart Dixon, at Lovers Cove in about 1927. Sean and her family still swim at Lovers Cove every year and we appreciate her sharing this treasured family memory.Located just on the other side of the Cabrillo

Catalina Island is one of North America’s top scuba-diving destinations. Divers of all abilities flock to numerous Catalina dive spots, including the Casino Dive Park, Italian Gardens and the challenging Farnsworth Bank. For many divers, Catalina Island is their first scuba diving experience, whether as part of a Discover Scuba guided tour or when they

One of the most popular destinations on Catalina Island has long been the Descanso Beach Club in Avalon. With its sandy beach, myriad activities and spectacular views of both the Catalina Casino and the Pacific, Descanso Beach is a perfect Southern California vacation spot – and it doesn’t hurt that it’s one of the only