The Catalina Art Gallery recently opened. Surrounded by the sea and the blessed by an abundance of natural beauty, Santa Catalina Island has been a muse for artists for thousands of years. Native islanders carved totems, plein air artists captured natural vistas and photographers pushed the digital envelope thanks to the inspiration of Catalina. For […]
Hiking is just one of many ways to stay in shape on the island Staying in shape while on vacation can sometimes be a challenge. New restaurants invite culinary indulgence, signature cocktails tempt with extra calories and comfortable accommodations welcome sleeping in rather than getting up and getting moving. Staying in shape on Catalina Island,
Catalina’s terrain challenges runners Catalina Island has become a world-class destination for long-distance athletes. With rugged terrain and spectacular vistas, the island is a perfect alternative to city-based marathons across flat, asphalt –finished roads. Spanning the traditional marathon length of 26 miles, the Catalina Marathon begins in Two Harbors and traverses the island – taking athletes across
Kevin Pool, maintenance technician Catalina Island Vacation Rentals is not just the Avalon homes and cottages, Hamilton Cove Villas, Two Harbors Casas and Avalon condos that it represents, it’s also the dedicated staff that loves the island and loves making Catalina vacation dreams a reality. Today’s post is part of an on-going series introducing our CIVR family to you. Kevin Pool,
Exploring at the Wrigley Botanic Garden Thanks to the 20 or so miles separately Catalina Island from the rest of Southern California, flora and fauna have had a chance to evolve separately, creating unique species found nowhere else on earth. One of the most charismatic of these island natives is the Catalina Island fox, a
Visitors to Catalina Island in the off-season discover a unique destination When the Banning Brothers first began developing Catalina Island as a tourist destination back in the early 19th century, Avalon was seen as a seasonal destination. For generations, visiting Catalina was something that was only done in the summer months. From Labor Day until Memorial
Catalina Island’s coastline stretches over 54 miles. “How big is Santa Catalina Island?” is one of the most common questions asked by visitors. How to answer the question depends on just what parameters you want to measure. One of the easiest answers is length. Catalina stretches about 22 miles from the East End, past Avalon,
Catalina Island Medical Center is located on Falls Canyon Road With about 4,000 year round residents, Catalina Island is not only one of the top Southern California vacation destinations, it’s also a vibrant community filled with children and parents, teachers and students, employees and bosses. Like any community, Catalina has a school, churches and a
The Catalina Island Conservancy Ball will help support efforts to the protect the Catalina Island fox. Photo by Jack Baldelli, Courtesy Catalina Island Conservancy. Catalina Island’s unspoiled natural beauty has intrigued generations – and thanks to the Catalina Conservancy, it will continue to offer a respite from the unbridled development on the mainland. Charged with preserving
