Misc

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 well. With children in school, many families choose to visit […]

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 — two Catalina runs are happening this November.On November 5, the

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 pursuit of halibut, seabass, tuna and, although their numbers are

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 of North America’s top scuba diving destinations. Although the island’s

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