Misc

The Catalina Island Museum is currently located in the Casino Building. One of Catalina Island’s most ambitious construction projects has recently entered its final phase. The Catalina Island Museum is currently building a new facility on Metropole Avenue, one of the largest construction projects in...

Each summer, Catalina Island offers a wealth of opportunities to explore. Warm waters beckon, restaurants offer tempting menus and Avalon’s beaches provide endless opportunities for fun. Summer also offers a great chance to learn more about everyone’s favorite island with the Catalina Island Conservancy’s popular summer naturalist program.

Over the last century, several individuals have forged an enduring impact on Santa Catalina Island. William, Joseph & Hancock Banning. William Wrigley, Jr. Malcolm Renton. PK Wrigley.

Avalon Harbor’s clear waters attract humans and marine species alike With its crystal clear waters, gently lapping shore and peacefully bobbing boats, Avalon Harbor on Catalina Island is a magnet for sightseers and adventurers alike. From dinghies to megayachts, in the summer, nearly every vessel...

Avalon is where most Catalina visitors arrive. Transportation to Catalina Island comes in many forms. For most travelers, getting to the island involves a ride with one of two Catalina Island ferry companies. With an array of daily round trips from San Pedro, Long Beach...

A stroll on the Pleasure Pier is a must while on Catalina Island Avalon’s green Pleasure Pier on Catalina Island is one of its most distinctive landmarks. The bright green color, affectionately known as Pier Green by locals, draws the eye, promising summer fun with...

Transportation to Catalina has changed dramatically over the years. Photo courtesy of the Permanent Collection of the Catalina Island Museum. For thousands of years, transportation to Catalina Island – then known as Pimu – involved a hand-crafted dugout canoe and paddle power. Generations of native...

The Castaway concerts bring all new live music to Catalina Island. Each summer for the last several years, Avalon Harbor has echoed with the toe-tappin’, singalong, gotta-get-up-and-dance sounds of the Xceptional Catalina Summer Concert Series. With nearly a dozen concerts scattered through the summer, the...

Catalina’s reputation as the Island of Romance was cemented by the Four Preps’ hit song There’s always an occasion for getting away to Catalina Island. With its wide range of activities, mild weather and irresistible island location, Catalina is the perfect destination for just about...

Photo credit: Let’s Play OC! We stayed at the beautiful Casa Santa Cruz, a renovated modern rental home in Two Harbors that’s centrally located with views of both harbors seen throughout the house. It can accommodate 8 comfortably with three bedrooms (each has a view...