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If you are wondering: “what are the best outdoor activities on Catalina Island,” Catalina Tours is here to help. Our team has been living on and exploring the island for decades and we know just want to do when it’s time to get outside and find some fun. The Best Outdoor Activities on Catalina Island…

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,…

As summer begins to heat up, so too does the list of things to do on Catalina Island. Read on for the many June Catalina events we’re looking forward to. Restaurant Week: Avalon celebrates this regional event with a series of special menus and special offers from Catalina’s culinary masters. Check out the list of…

Now that you’ve finally decided its time to experience Catalina Island for the first time, you have even more decisions to make and how to get to Catalina Island is an important one. Most visitors to Catalina Island arrive via Catalina ferry – also referred to as cross channel carriers. Currently there are two companies…

If you’re exploring Catalina Island for the first time, you may be wondering where to go. For most first-time visitors, the answer is Avalon. This charming seaside resort has been the center of tourism on the island for more than a century. With its colorful homes, dramatic hillsides and quaint streets, Avalon is frequently compared…

Those of us who live on – and love – Catalina Island are regularly amazed at how many times we hear the phrase “I’ve lived in Southern California my entire life and I’ve never been to Catalina Island.” Well, what are you waiting for? Here’s our guide to planning your first visit to Catalina Island….