Misc

Avalon’s picturesque water front will echo with the sounds of one of Great Britain’s greatest bands on Thursday, July 23. The popular Catalina Summer Concert Series will feature a tribute to the Rolling Stones. For more than 50 years, the iconic rock band has been...

Catalina Island landmarks can be found in a number of locations, particularly in Avalon. The Catalina Island Casino, with its red tile roof and distinctive architecture, is one of the most iconic landmarks in California, but several others, including the Holly Hill House, Avalon Pleasure...

No matter how many times you’ve visited Catalina Island , there’s always something new to discover. Whether it’s plunging beneath the surface of the sea, immersing yourself in history at the museum or hiking Catalina’s rugged interior, the island takes a lifetime to explore. One...

For most Santa Catalina visitors, the only part of this Southern California island they experience is Avalon. While the charming town certainly provides plenty of things to do for first-time visitors, to truly get to know Santa Catalina Island , you’ll want to experience the...

Nightlife on Catalina Island offers everything from moonlight strolls along the waterfront to a classic nightclub pumping the latest hits out until the wee hours of the morning. Wine bars, sports bars and dive bars are all represented, as are late-night burger joints offering tempting...

The new museum on Catalina Island provides a wealth of new opportunities for things to do in Avalon. With thousands of square feet of exhibit space, the Ada Blanche Wrigley Schreiner Catalina Island Museum offers art, culture and history – as well as one of...

What to do on Catalina Island this fall? Fall is festival season on Catalina Island. Nearly every weekend features a festival – including film, art, beer, wine and music. A few Catalina fall festivals that we are really looking forward to include: Sept 10, Catalina...

With room for hundreds of yachts, Avalon Harbor on Catalina Island is one of Southern California’s most popular boating destinations. Protected moorings, crystal clear waters and the many charms of Avalon attract boaters from San Diego to Santa Barbara. They arrive onboard sportsfishers and sailboats,...

Surrounded by Catalina Island’s rugged beauty and infused with its own Isthmus atmosphere, Two Harbors is a unique Southern California vacation destination. Located at the opposite end of the Island – known as the West End – from Avalon, Two Harbors is an adventurers’ paradise...

While most visitors arrive via the ferry to Catalina Island, there are other ways to get to this Southern California vacation destination. Cruise ships and private boats also bring thousands of visitors each year, but one of the most picturesque ways to arrive on Catalina...