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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….

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….

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…

Catalina for grown ups As summer begins to fade into fall, children return to school and Catalina Island becomes a perfect destination for grown-ups. It doesn’t matter if you are an empty nester looking to get away, a child-free couple hoping for romance or a group of moms booking a girlfriends getaway, a vacation on…

It’s hot. Even with its cooling ocean breezes keeping the temperature well below what it is on the mainland, there’s no doubt that it’s summer on Catalina Island. With high temperatures approaching 90 degrees, the siren call of the cool Pacific cannot be ignored. In honor of getting wet and cooling off, here are our…

Back to school. The three words bring dread to the under 18 set and relief – if not glee – to their parents. On Catalina Island, back to school means a decided shift from families to couples, as family vacations give way to passionate escapes. Fall is the perfect time to plan a romantic getaway…

Planning a family reunion – no matter where it is – can be daunting. With so many ages, interests and personalities, family reunions are rife with the potential for conflict and contention. A Catalina Island family reunion offers convenient travel, a range of lodging options and a number of choices for activities and dining. While…

One of the first things visitors notice when they disembark from the boat to Catalina Island is the crystal clear water. It’s no wonder. Catalina’s underwater visibility frequently stretches 100 feet and the fascinating denizens of the sea are immediately apparent even from the boat dock. Bright orange garibaldi are often the first fish spotted,…

Summer time and the living is easy. At least it is when you are vacationing on Catalina Island with kids. No matter what their age, there’s plenty of things to do with kids on Catalina in the summer. Here are our top seven summer activities for kids. Play on the beach. This one is pretty…

It doesn’t take long to realize that Catalina Island is one of the most picturesque places in Southern California. The charming town of Avalon, the dramatic architecture of the Casino building and the stunning seascapes all seem to call out for photographs, whether it’s a quick snap shot, a stunning landscape or a selfie with…

What could be better than a trip to Catalina Island? How about a free trip to Catalina Island? That’s just what we’d like to give you. Catalina Tours is hosting a new social media contest that gives you not just the chance to win a great trip to Catalina Island, but also have some fun…