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For thousands of years, kings, queens and their courtiers spent their days hunting with some of the most majestic predators on earth. And now, thanks to one of the newest things to do on Catalina Island, you can experience this thrilling activity as well. The Catalina Falconry Experience showcases this ancient sport and the powerful…

There’s more than one reason that Catalina has become one of the most popular new destinations for team-building in Southern California. Convenient travel, proximity to the mainland and near perfect weather are some of the factors, but many event planners are citing the diversity of things to do on Catalina as the deciding reason. Team-building…

It’s not often that the weather in Avalon gets too hot for comfort, but when it does there are plenty of things to do on Catalina that let you beat the heat. Take a look at our five favorite ways to cool off on the island. Go snorkeling: It may seem obvious but getting in…

Most visitors to Catalina never explore beyond the limits of Avalon, the island’s only city. With its charming waterfront and quaint streets, the seaside resort offers the perfect respite from the mainland. But venture beyond Avalon and you’ll be rewarded with an entirely new vision of Catalina Island. Camping, hiking and boating and are few…

Just in case you need a reason to escape to California’s favorite island paradise, here are three reasons to visit Catalina Island this summer. The weather: Every summer, thousands of Southern Californians beat the heat by escaping to Catalina Island. With it’s ocean breezes and inviting beaches, Santa Catalina offers an ideal respite, which is…

Summer on Santa Catalina is a magical time, when refreshing ocean breezes cool sun-warmed sands and the clarion call of island life seems irresistible. That irresistible clarion call means that summer is Catalina’s busiest time of year, making planning group travel during the season just a bit more challenging. Here are three secrets to making…

Santa Catalina’s idyllic seaside resort atmosphere can sometimes obscure its fascinating history and unique environment. Here’s just a few activities on Catalina Island that will get you off-the-beaten path and immerse you in an authentic island adventure. Catalina Happy Hour Tour: Avalon features more than two dozen bars and watering holes. Sample some of the…

There’s nothing like an island summer filled with ocean breezes, sandy feet and the charms of Avalon. Here are just a few things to do on Catalina this summer. Take in a Catalina Concert with the Catalina Island Concert Series: This year there will be three of the popular concerts on Wrigley Stage. The first,…

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….