We Are Catalina Island

  • Boating & Yachting on Catalina Island - Catalina is a boater’s paradise. A short sail from many points on the mainland, the Island presents numerous opportunities for exploration and enjoyment. The two largest harbors, Avalon (400 moorings) and Two Harbors (239 moorings), provide many amenities. Additionally there … Continued
  • How to Get from LA to Catalina Island - There are so many ways to get from LA to Catalina Island that we thought we might make a few suggestions here. Whether you are coming from Los Angeles or Orange Country, here are some great options to get whisked … Continued
  • Catalina Island's Vast Interior - There are over 42,000 acres of Catalina interior just waiting to be explored You’ll find plant life you can’t find anywhere else. And animal life that’s just as rare. Keep your eye out for Catalina Island fox, quail, buffalo, and … Continued
  • The Catalina Conservancy on Catalina Island - Preserving one of the world’s most magnificent islands for present and future generations to experience and enjoy. As early as two thousand years ago, the Gabrielino Native Americans called it the “mountain ranges that are in the sea.” For the … Continued
  • Biking on Catalina Island - The town of Avalon offers some fine level riding, especially along the shore east to Pebbly Beach or west to Descanso Beach. Most of Avalon’s charming older cottages are on “the flats”,in the canyon bottom, and can be toured comfortably. … Continued
  • Getting Around Catalina Island - One of the many things that make Catalina Island unique is its limited number of automobiles. Avalon is the only city in California authorized by the State Legislature to regulate the number and size of vehicles allowed to drive on … Continued
  • Wrigley Memorial & Botanical Garden | Catalina Island's Hidden Gems - Located at the top of Avalon Canyon Road, the Wrigley Memorial and Botanical Garden is an attraction that shouldn’t be missed. It houses some of the most beautiful plants in California, and the short walk up to the Memorial is … Continued
  • Experience the Best in Shopping & Dining on Catalina Island - Catalina Island is known for it’s beautiful sights and relaxing atmosphere, but did you know that it also offers some of the best restaurants and stores around? An Island Shopping Experience Shopping in Avalon reflects the laid-back atmosphere and unique … Continued
  • A Destination for all Seasons | Santa Catalina Island - If it’s tranquility that you are looking for, there’s no better place to find it than Catalina Island in the off-season! Ask any of Catalina’s 3,500 year-round residents, and they’ll likely tell you that Catalina is at it’s best when … Continued
  • Scuba Diving on Catalina Island - Catalina Island’s naturally clean and clear waters, abundant marine life, giant kelp forests, and diver-friendly services have made the island one of the top dive destinations in the world. In fact, a recent issue of Rodale’s Scuba Diving magazine ranked … Continued