Activities & Attractions

It all started with a song. 26 Miles Across the Sea, Santa Catalina is awaitin’ for me, Santa Catalina, the island of Romance, Romance, Romance …. When the 4 Preps’ iconic classic hit the airwaves in 1957, it popularized the island’s reputation as a romantic getaway, but Catalina has long been a destination for lovers….

Like the rest of Southern California, Catalina Island has been plagued by a seemingly never-ending drought. The lack of water has parched the island’s hillsides, decimated landscapes and driven residents to an array of creative measures to contend with ever more stringent water rationing. As a result, the slightest drizzle is greeted with glee by…

Gifts for Catalina Island Throughout the country, families and individuals alike are choosing to forego the commercialism of the holidays are opting to give back instead of gift more. On Catalina Island, there are many ways to give back as well as give – here are just a few of our favorites. The Catalina Island…

Catalina Island weather is one of the many wonders of this Southern California vacation destination. Lows rarely exceed 60 degrees in the daytime and even at night temperatures below 50 are a rarity. Even with the mild weather on Catalina, practical activities change – plunging into the sea without a wetsuit can be a bit…

Bison on Catalina Island celebrated on National Bison Day Catalina Island abounds with fascinating animals. Curious Island foxes, playful sea lions and leaping dolphins enthrall residents and visitors alike, and dozens of other interesting species soar, skitter and swim around Santa Catalina. Several of those species have national and statewide significance, including the state’s marine…

With the unending list of things to do on Catalina Island, it is the perfect destination for families with children both young and old. While we had a hard time narrowing it down to just a few, here are our top five Catalina activities for kids. Of course the beach is first: From building sandcastles…

One of the things that visitors to Catalina Island are fascinating by is the simple fact that what to them is a vacation paradise is – to about 4,000 people – home. Not only is the island one of Southern California’s top vacation destinations, it’s also a community that hosts a school, a hospital, churches,…

Catalina Island Conservancy protects the island in perpetuity Catalina Island’s rugged terrain and spectacular seascapes are just one reason that this Southern California vacation destination attracts nearly a million visitors a year. Unique fauna and one-of-a-kind flora are found throughout the island and more than 50 miles of coastline invite exploration and discovery. Visitors and…

Top seven ways to relax on Catalina Island There’s nothing like a vacation on Catalina Island to melt away the stresses of everyday. With the soothing susurrus of the sea, Avalon’s quaint charms and Catalina Island’s rugged terrain, relaxation beckons and you only listen to find yourself without a care in the world. Here are…

Looking for adventure? There are myriad exciting things to do on Catalina Island that will get your adrenaline pumping and your heart racing. With activities on both land and sea, this list of activities on Catalina will inspire you to plan your next island escape. Ziplining – Consistently rated as a top activity, ziplining on…