Adventuring on the other side of Catalina Located just 20 miles from Avalon, Two Harbors provides a dramatic contrast to Catalina Island’s only incorporated city. With just a few businesses, but a wealth of available activities, Two Harbors offers an adventurous alternative to vacationing in Avalon. Also known as the Isthmus, Two Harbors is Catalina’s narrowest spot […]
Photo courtesy Catalina Express Don’t miss out on birthday island Are you hoping your next birthday will consist of a little more than a few cards and some well wishes on Facebook? As you may know, your favorite Southern California Island destination has been helping vacationers celebrate their birthdays in grand style. For the last
Catalina Island’s second most common fish Visitors to Catalina Island never fail to notice the garibaldi. These bright orange fish grab visitors’ attention, commanding even those who just wander off the Catalina ferry notice their distinctive color. There’s another pescadoran denizon of the deep with distractive colors and even more distinctive behaviors. The male California
Photo courtesy Catalina Island Museum For the birds Catalina Island’s history can be found everywhere: machine guns from World War II in City Park; native artifacts at the Airport in the Sky; historic Catalina tiles on nearly every street corner. One place where nearly 100 years of history can be found is at the remnants
Catalina Island features a number of landmark buildings. The Casino. The Holly Hill House. Chimes Tower. Two of Santa Catalina’s most famous buildings perch over Avalon Harbor and are only open – most of the time – to members. The Catalina Island Yacht Club, with its distinctive lighthouse tower, and the Avalon Tuna Club, with
Photo credit: http://www.solpugid.com Catalina’s second largest native mammal Catalina Island is home to a number of iconic species. Bald eagles soar over the island’s coastline. American Bison, although not native, have become a must-see attraction. The diminutive Catalina Island fox has been brought back from the brink of extinction. That fox is Catalina Island’s largest
Celebrate Oscar in Style Catalina Island’s relationship with Hollywood stretches back before the “talkies.” The Island’s natural beauty and proximity to Southern California have made it a natural spot for location scouts and celebrity getaways for generations. With that long history, it’s only natural to celebrate the movies on the Island and the Catalina Island
Photo credit: www.marlinnut.com Catalina’s big game fish attract anglers from around the world Catalina Island’s waters abound with delicious marine life. Lobster and halibut, scallops and seabass, yellowtail and calamari are just some of the many Catalina species that are delectable when served up on a plate. All of those species are regularly caught by
Left to right: Denise Morris, Alissa Morris and Dwayne Morris. Photo by Pat Maxwell courtesy Catalina Island Conservancy. Discover Wild Catalina There are many ways to discover the natural side of Catalina Island. Multi-day hikes, volunteer vacations and camping at remote beaches are a few of them. Just up Avalon Canyon Road from the waterfront
