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The island’s newest adventure has quickly become a must-do activity, with visitors young and young at heart returning to challenge the Catalina Aerial Adventure again and again. Located in a grove of eucalyptus trees at the top of Descanso Canyon, the Catalina Aerial Adventure is composed of mini-ziplines, suspension bridges, cargo nets, log bridges, balance…

It’s getting scary around here thanks to the Catalina Island Museum. This spring, the Catalina attraction has two new exhibits that – at least in days past – curled the toes and brought a shiver to the spine. In 1975, it definitely wasn’t safe to go in the water thanks to the first summer blockbuster….

Every April, black ties and ball gowns take over the Catalina Island Casino for the annual Conservancy Ball. This extravagant event raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for the non-profit Catalina Island Conservancy through a combination ticket sales, sponsorships and a covet-worthy auction. Throughout the evening, bejeweled and bedecked supporters, dine, dance and bid big,…

For nearly 100 years, the Catalina Casino has greeted island visitors, the magnificent architectural marvel providing a dramatic welcome to Avalon Harbor. Home to a theatre and a ballroom, the building is an integral part of the island experience. For many Catalina visitors, the most important secret to know about the Catalina Casino is that…

Catalina’s spectacular interior should be a must-do part of any island getaway, but in the spring, green hillsides and emerging wildflowers provide an extra allure to exploring the wild side of Catalina. Here are five great tours on Catalina this spring. Jeep Eco-Tour — One of the best ways to experience the island is with…

‘Tis the season for New Year’s Resolutions and if you are responsible for your company’s group travel times, there’s no better time than January to resolve to serve your team better. Here are our Top Five New Year’s Resolutions for group travel planners. Start planning early. Procrastinating may pay off when you are planning personal…

It’s hard to imagine, especially for those of us with a life-long love affair with Catalina Island, but there are folks who’ve just never gotten around to visiting this Southern California resort island. If that’s you — or someone you know — here are just a few of our top Catalina Tours for first-time visitors….

All I want for Christmas is to give the gift of Catalina There are so many ways to give the gift of Catalina Island for the holidays – here are our top seven. Catalina Tours Gift Certificate. We’ve made giving the gift of things to do on Catalina Island easy with Catalina Tours gift certificates….

When most travelers think of a family vacation to Catalina Island, they envision herding young children and wrangling teens into a postcard perfect family getaway. Many Catalina visitors, however, have discovered that this island paradise is an ideal destination for a multi-generation getaway. Whether you choose to bring the kids and their grandparents or make…

Discovering culture on Catalina Island Catalina Island’s reputation as Southern California’s favorite island destination is assured. For generations visitors have thought of the seaside village of Avalon as the perfect place for romantic getaways, beachside dining and unique shopping, while the island itself calls to travelers with outdoor adventures, stunning scenery and unspoiled wilderness. When…