Misc

While about a million people visit Catalina Island every year, living on Catalina Island year round is a privilege enjoyed by only about 4,000 people. Those 4,000 enjoy a lifestyle found very few places on earth. By investing in a Catalina Island home or Avalon...

Like every year, 2015 was a year for some great events on Catalina Island . No matter what your interests, each year Santa Catalina has something for everyone. This Southern California island has become a world-class destination for endurance events, like marathons, triathlons and 10Ks...

Catalina in 2016 has a lot to look forward to. Here are just a few of the many things we’re excited about: The Catalina Island Museum. 2016 will see the opening of the Ada Blanche Wrigley Schreiner Museum, a dynamic new showcase for Catalina Island...

Now that the holidays are over, the Christmas decorations are put away and the New Year’s revelry recovered from, it’s time to reward yourself. There’s nothing like escaping from the mainland madness to soothing Santa Catalina — especially when there is a Catalina Island special...

Catalina Island’s Casino Ballroom has long been one of the most elegant venues in Southern California. With its massive circular ballroom, art deco décor and spectacular views of Avalon Harbor, there’s nowhere else like it on earth. Attending an event at the Catalina Casino Ballroom...

Santa Catalina Island has become world renowned for its natural beauty and outdoor activities. Whether it is paddling a kayak along the island’s leeward side, hiking the Trans-Catalina Trail or zipping through Descanso Canyon at 45 miles per hours on a zipline, the activities available...

El Nino will hopefully be bringing much-needed rainfall to Santa Catalina Island and the rest of Southern California. Several years of sustained drought have left the island parched and hopeful for a generous rainy season. With that rain however, may come damage to Catalina Island...

Catalina Island is surrounded by some of the country’s best dive spots. Scuba divers who plunge beneath the surface discover what has been named North America’s top dive destination. Playful sea lions, colorful garibaldi and plentiful calico bass cruise the mid-waters while massive black sea...

The featured property for Catalina Island Vacation Rentals is 80 Sol Vista, a two bedroom, one and half bath Avalon condo ideal for families or friends traveling together. This condo, with its beachy style and comfortable layout, sleeps six and features two private decks, a...

Guest Blog submitted by William Zain I visit Catalina Island a lot and usually stay at one of the hotels in the heart of Avalon. This time I decided to spend a more leisurely time with my family in the island. We ended up staying...