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Catalina Island is surrounded by some of the country’s best dive spots. Scuba divers who plunge beneath the surface discover what has been named North America’s top dive destination. Playful sea lions, colorful garibaldi and plentiful calico bass cruise the mid-waters while massive black sea bass and graceful bat rays beckon. Dive spots from one […]

The featured property for Catalina Island Vacation Rentals is 80 Sol Vista, a two bedroom, one and half bath Avalon condo ideal for families or friends traveling together. This condo, with its beachy style and comfortable layout, sleeps six and features two private decks, a modern kitchen and a range of amenities. With nearly 1,200 square feet,

Guest Blog submitted by William Zain I visit Catalina Island a lot and usually stay at one of the hotels in the heart of Avalon. This time I decided to spend a more leisurely time with my family in the island. We ended up staying at the Hamilton Cove Villas and I am glad we did.

No one really knows when Catalina Island gained its nickname of the Island of Romance, but that reputation was assured when the Four Preps world-wide hit took the charts by storm in the 1950s. 26 Miles bubbled across the airwaves, capturing the imagination of a generation and ensuring that when millions of people thought of

When you live on Catalina Island, your experience can be quite different than what our visitors experience. Welcome to our new series of Catalina Island local favorites. One of nearly every local resident’s favorite things to do is get out of town. While Avalon is brimming with charm, there’s more than 75 square miles of Catalina

Catalina Island has a long history with Hollywood. Its convenient location just off the Southern California coast have made it a popular option with location scouts, who have chosen the island to stand in as the Wild West, the South Pacific and even – on occasion – as itself. During Hollywood’s gilded age, the industry’s

Living on Catalina Island is a dream that thousands of individuals have made come true. Surrounded by Santa Catalina’s natural beauty and Avalon’s charms, life on Catalina is an ideal option for many. Because housing can be at a premium, the best way to make your dream of Island life come true is by purchasing

If you’re visiting Santa Catalina for the first time, there are a wide range of adventures you won’t want to miss. This spectacular island is host to Catalina things to do both above and below the water – whether you are looking for a high-octane adventure or a gentle introduction to the island’s ecology. Water lovers won’t want to

Catalina Island on Easter weekend offers a number of activities for children and adults as well as the island’s mild weather and spectacular natural beauty. If it just wouldn’t be Easter without hunting up some eggs, both Avalon and Two Harbors have you covered. The City of Avalon sponsors an egg hunt near the school on Falls Canyon Road