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Zip away over Catalina’s gorgeous Descanso Canyon. Soar from platform to platform over the blue Pacific. Exhilaration is just a step away!
While there are plenty of options for getting to Catalina, if you’re like most island visitors, you’ll get to the island aboard Catalina Express. IEX Helicopters and Newport Beach’s Catalina Transportation Services are other options, but Catalina Express offers up to 30 departures a day and travelers can choose from three different ports: Long Beach,…
January 18, 2023
The waters around Catalina Island teem with a myriad of marine life. Bright orange garibaldi, playful sea lions and massive wreckfish share this fascinating ecosystem with otherworldly nudibranchs, toothy morays and toothsome lobster. Scuba divers and snorkelers are likely to encounter these remarkable creatures alongside schools of calico bass, shy octopus and captivating mermaids. Wait,…
December 12, 2022
The island’s activities offer familiar fun for just about everyone. Catalina offers golf, massages, ziplining, kayaking, snorkeling and parasailing – just to name a few – but there are also several adventures that are available nowhere else. Read on for our favorite unique Catalina things to do. Casino Tour: Avalon’s iconic building is a one-of-a-kind…
October 13, 2022
As the last days of summer spill out across the calendar, back-to-school sales and dreams of pumpkin spice lattes are taking center stage, but there’s still time for fun in the sun! Read on for the best things to do on Catalina in the summer. Getting in the water is one of the best things…
August 12, 2022
Need a good laugh? There will be several opportunities for chuckles, guffaws and giggles at the inaugural Catalina Comedy Island event coming this September to the Avalon Theatre. Scheduled for September 9 and 10, Catalina Comedy Island will bring together world-class comedians for a four-show comedy extravaganza in one of the most unforgettable theatres in…
August 1, 2022
Summer is in full swing on Catalina Island, with warm weather and refreshing sea temperatures luring visitors and locals alike to the island’s crystal-clear waters and picturesque beaches. Adventure abounds at this time of year, with Catalina activities such as snorkeling, kayaking, swimming and stand-up paddling particularly popular. If perfect weather and an abundance of…
July 24, 2022
For more than 100 years, this island paradise has been attracting visitors. And for decades those visitors would choose a Catalina bus tour as the best way to see the island’s many attractions. While much has changed both on the island and on the mainland, what hasn’t changed is the popularity of Catalina bus tours….
May 26, 2022
Catalina Island has long been known for relaxation and romance. Thanks to its natural beauty, Mediterranean atmosphere and friendly ambiance, a getaway to this idyllic island is the ideal way to unwind and de-stress. But the island also has a wild side. Read on for five exciting things to do on Catalina Island. Zipline: One…
May 22, 2022
As if Catalina’s alluring seaside charms weren’t enough to entice you to visit the island this spring, there are several May Catalina events you won’t want to miss. Film Premiere – May 21: The Catalina Museum for Art & History has set out to document the lives of Catalina residents who have had an outsized…
May 17, 2022
Located just a short boat ride – or an even shorter helicopter ride – from the Southern California mainland, Catalina Island offers an intriguing getaway for a day, a weekend or a lifetime. Read on for how to do Catalina Island for the first time. Decide on when: While you can get a taste of…
April 29, 2022
Zip away over Catalina’s gorgeous Descanso Canyon. Soar from platform to platform over the blue Pacific. Exhilaration is just a step away!