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Conservancy Ball gives back to Catalina Island

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,…

Three great Catalina activities with expanded availability

The days when Catalina Island was a seasonal destination, with activities and services only in the summer months, are long gone, but there are still many Catalina activities that aren’t available in the winter months. This spring we’re looking forward to taking advantage of the expanded availability of adventures, including: Take a ride — E-bikes…

3 secrets about the Catalina Casino

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…

Five great spring-time tours on Catalina Island

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…

New year’s resolutions for group travel planners

‘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…

Five Catalina tours for first-time visitors

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….

Planning group travel to Catalina Island

Group travel to Catalina Island – like group travel anywhere – can get complicated. Here are our top five tips to make planning a group trip to Catalina Island easier. Choose your port. Ferry boats to Catalina Island depart from four different ports: San Pedro, Long Beach, Newport Beach and Dana Point. Decide which port…

Things to do on Catalina when it’s cold

Burrrrrr. It’s cold outside. Well, not really, but theoretically it will be eventually. In honor of the fact that winter rolls around every year, here are our top five things to do on Catalina when it’s cold outside. Escape! The newest activity on Catalina involves using your wits, skills and smarts to escape from a…

Give the gift of Catalina Island

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….

Planning a wedding weekend on Catalina Island

Catalina Island is one of Southern California’s top wedding destinations. With its charming ambiance, convenient location and reputation as the Island of Romance, it’s not hard to see why. For many engaged couples, the allure of a Catalina Island wedding is irresistible, as is the idea of expanding their nuptials into a Catalina wedding weekend….