Americans have a problem. No, I’m not talking about that one. Or that one. Not that one either. I’m talking about The Great American Vacation Deficit. Employees in the United States receive fewer vacation days than almost any other country. Many European countries offer six weeks paid vacation, while Americans have to make due with […]
Catalina Island dining options have expanded dramatically in the last few years. Several new restaurants have opened their doors and others have redesigned their menus. From great fresh fish and delectable steaks to mouthwatering burgers and tempting tacos, Catalina Island restaurants offer something for everyone. January offers a perfect opportunity to discover new restaurants and
Photo Courtesy of Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce Finding romance on the Island of Romance There’s perhaps no other holiday so fraught with expectations and implications as St. Valentine’s Day. For more than 200 years, Feb. 14 has been celebrated as the day of love, but more recently, those who are loved have come to
Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup set for Feb. 22 Catalina’s crystal clear waters are a constant source of amazement. Bright orange garibaldi, amber fronds of kelp and playful sea lions can all be seen from the surface, thanks to the exceptional water clarity found around Santa Catalina. Each year, hundreds of scuba divers do their part to
Photo courtesy Spectrum Sports Catalina Island’s rugged terrain and breath-taking vistas have been challenging athletes for decades. Each year, feats of speed and endurance dot the calendar, with marathons, double marathons and a triathlon attracting extreme athletes from around the country to Catalina Island. On March 15, one of those marathons will fill Catalina’s roads
It often seems as if there are two Catalina islands: the relative hustle and bustle of Avalon and the rest of Santa Catalina Island. Two Harbors, at the opposite end of the island from Avalon, exemplifies that dichotomy. Less than half a mile wide, the Isthmus is framed by the two harbors that give it its
Catching the Super Bowl on Catalina In less than two weeks, the Seattle Seahawks will face off against the Denver Broncos at the 2014 Super Bowl. Plan to be on the island for the big game, you’ll have plenty of options for catching the football action. Avalon is home to several bars where you can
Catalina Island vacations frequently begin before travelers even arrive in Avalon, especially if a whale or dolphins are spotted from the Catalina ferry. Frolicking dolphins and massive whales are often spotted between the mainland and the island, with more than a dozen species regularly spotted. One of the more common sights are pods of Pacific
Image from http://www.ecodivecenter.com A few of the other islands While those of us who love it like to think it’s like nowhere else on earth, Santa Catalina Island is actually part of a chain of eight islands known as the Channel Islands. While Catalina is the only island with a significant civilian population, the other
