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It’s the Island of Romance, the perfect place for couples. It’s a great destination for families with kids. But can we also talk about how wonderful Catalina can be for group trips? Whether you’re traveling with your company, gathering a group of students, convening as a family or a big bunch of friends, this island…

Back in September of 2020, a weather phenomenon known as a “heat dome” covered Catalina Island, creating record high temperatures. On September 5th and 6th of that year, peak temps reached 110 degrees! Extreme heat like that is quite rare on the island. Average high temperatures during the warm summer months typically range from 75…

When it comes to Catalina Island marine science, this little island off the Southern California coast quietly shows up like the overachiever in a group project. Catalina does not just talk about environmental education. It lives it. For teachers and parents planning an educational trip, here are the big reasons why Catalina Island…

Summer months on Catalina are magical. Avalon–a small island town–swells to many times its normal size with hundreds of thousands of visitors during busy summer months. The streets are busier, beaches are more crowded, and there’s a palpable, buzzy summer feeling that only an island community can provide. Something special about Catalina is that the…

When it comes to planning unforgettable Catalina Island student trips, few places check as many boxes as this small but wildly diverse island just 22 miles off the Southern California coast. Catalina manages to be equal parts outdoor classroom, living science lab and history book you can actually walk through. For teachers and…

You don’t have to go all the way to Hawaii to enjoy an amazing island getaway with your family. Book a boat ride for your family, and travel 26 miles across the sea from the Southern California mainland to the island town of Avalon. Catalina is the perfect place for families with kids. It is…

Catalina can be deceiving. When the ferry docks in Avalon, you might take a look at the harbor, the hillsides, and the little island town in front of you and think: Is this all there is? And we’re here to tell you: That’s not all. When you’re a first-time visitor to Catalina, Catalina Tours can…

A travel brochure from 1940 once boasted that Catalina has everything for your enjoyment: “hundreds of thrilling sights and diversions for fun-filled days and romantic evenings.” This vintage invitation to the island beckons, “For real living, come to carefree Catalina now!” On Catalina, the more things change, the more they stay the same. In 2026,…

Here’s the thing about winter on Catalina Island: it’s the island’s best-kept secret. While summer gets all the buzz, winter is when Catalina truly shines. Fewer crowds, cooler temperatures and a slower pace that lets you actually enjoy the island instead of rushing through it. If you’ve ever searched for things to do on Catalina…

At Catalina Tours, we’re always on the lookout for new ways to help you discover the best of Santa Catalina Island. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler returning to your favorite getaway, we’re thrilled to unveil exciting additions to our lineup. From soaring above the island in a helicopter to peering beneath…