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Teenagers. The word alone is enough to elicit a sympathetic sigh and perhaps an eyeroll. But finding the right things to do for teens on Catalina Island can inspire smiles from your kids like you haven’t seen since middle school. Knowing the right thing to do for your kids on Catalina — aka #Kidalina —…

With its authentic adventures, spectacular scenery and numerous things to do, it’s no wonder that Catalina Island has become #Kidalina Island. Part two of our series on things to do on Catalina with kids includes grade schoolers and tweens. Click here for part one. Grade schoolers See fish fly – at high speed – Catalina…

There’s a reason Catalina Island has a new nickname. With smile-inspiring activities for every age group, “Kidalina” is an all-natural, authentic alternative to a theme park vacation. There are so many things to do on Catalina Island as a family, we had to break it down into two parts. Here’s part one, our three favorite…

Wow. Even those of us who have lived on the Island for many years are in awe. This has been one of the best years for wildflowers on Catalina in decades. Thanks to generous, drought-busting rainfall, hillsides that have been brown, gold and dusty are now emerald, jade and lush – creating the perfect background…

Now that you’ve finally convinced your team that Catalina Island is the ideal destination for your next corporate retreat, what’s next? We’ve put together a few steps to make planning a Catalina corporate retreat a breeze. Decide how long your corporate retreat is going to be. While a Catalina day trip is an easy way…

Visitors to Catalina Island are always amazed. Stunning seascapes, charming streets, rugged terrain combined with awesome activities, unique wildlife and a relaxed pace of life mean that verbal descriptions of a vacation here usually include “AH-MAZ-ING!” What visitors also find amazing is that Catalina Island has escaped the rampant development that covers the Southern California…

Our favorite things to do on Catalina Island in the spring can be summed up in four words. Get out of town. Thanks to generous – and long-overdue – rainfall, Catalina Island has erupted in spring time beauty. We’ve got green hillsides that rival Ireland and a dappling of spectacular wildflowers – but there’s also…

Let’s face it. If you suffer from seasickness and can’t abide the many remedies available, the ferry to Catalina Island is a daunting prospect. Mal de mer, as the French put it, has inspired more than a few people to seek alternative transportation to Catalina. Luckily that alternative has plenty of other benefits. Island Express…

Part of the fun of a Catalina Island vacation is getting here. There are several options for transportation to Catalina Island, including boat and helicopter. The most convenient for central Orange County is the Catalina Flyer, which is operated by Catalina Passenger Services out of Balboa Island in Newport Beach. The Catalina Flyer cruises through…

Are you planning a group trip to Catalina Island? Whether it’s an executive retreat with 10 members of your senior staff, an incentive trip for your top 100 sales staff members or a family reunion with 45 of your closest relatives, a little forethought and planning can help you create a memorable experience for everyone….

A Catalina Island vacation offers something for everyone. Things to do on Catalina range from heart-pounding adventures to relaxing escapades, ensuring that an Avalon getaway will be memorable for the entire family. For those who like to explore the past on their vacation, Catalina Island offers a surprisingly diverse history, replete with smugglers and native…

It all started with a song. 26 Miles Across the Sea, Santa Catalina is awaitin’ for me, Santa Catalina, the island of Romance, Romance, Romance …. When the 4 Preps’ iconic classic hit the airwaves in 1957, it popularized the island’s reputation as a romantic getaway, but Catalina has long been a destination for lovers….