Misc

No one really knows when Catalina Island gained its nickname of the Island of Romance, but that reputation was assured when the Four Preps world-wide hit took the charts by storm in the 1950s. 26 Miles bubbled across the airwaves, capturing the imagination of a...

When you live on Catalina Island, your experience can be quite different than what our visitors experience. Welcome to our new series of Catalina Island local favorites. One of nearly every local resident’s favorite things to do is get out of town. While Avalon is...

Catalina Island has a long history with Hollywood. Its convenient location just off the Southern California coast have made it a popular option with location scouts, who have chosen the island to stand in as the Wild West, the South Pacific and even – on...

Living on Catalina Island is a dream that thousands of individuals have made come true. Surrounded by Santa Catalina’s natural beauty and Avalon’s charms, life on Catalina is an ideal option for many. Because housing can be at a premium, the best way to make...

If you’re visiting Santa Catalina for the first time, there are a wide range of adventures you won’t want to miss. This spectacular island is host to Catalina things to do both above and below the water – whether you are looking for a high-octane...

Catalina Island on Easter weekend offers a number of activities for children and adults as well as the island’s mild weather and spectacular natural beauty. If it just wouldn’t be Easter without hunting up some eggs, both Avalon and Two Harbors have you covered. The...

Thanks to the Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce and the Xceptional Music Company, the Emerald Isle will come to Southern California on March 19, with a beer garden and a live Irish rock band. Sponsored by Catalina Island Vacation Rentals and Catalina Island Real Estate...

Descanso Beach, just past the world-famous Catalina Casino, has long been a summer oasis, where cocktail service on the sand mixed with great activities for the entire family create a can’t-miss destination for warm-weather visitors. Last year, appeal of Descanso Beach expanded even further when...

When you live on Catalina Island, your experience can be quite different from what our visitors experience. Welcome to our series of Catalina Island local favorites. One of the many benefits of living on Catalina Island is the easy access to great activities. Adventures abound...

Catalina Island’s rugged terrain and spectacular vistas have thrilled visitors for generations, whether they were traveling across the island by stagecoach, bus or Jeep. That rugged terrain has also made Santa Catalina a mecca for distance athletes from around the world. One of the island’s...