An easy island escape just off the coast of Los Angeles If you’re traveling to Los Angeles for FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches, consider pairing the excitement of game day with a relaxing coastal escape that feels worlds away — yet is surprisingly close. Catalina Island sits just 22 miles off the coast…
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Embraced by island breezes and kissed by salty sea air, a romantic getaway to Catalina Island offers the perfect escape from the everyday. Just an hour from the mainland, couples can truly unplug, reconnect, and focus on one another—free from distractions. Long celebrated as the Island of Romance in…
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Hello, 2026! A new year means new adventures—and there’s no better place to explore than Catalina Island. With so many unforgettable experiences packed into one island getaway, deciding where to start can be part of the fun. To help inspire your next escape, we’ve rounded up 26 must-do experiences…
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The season of giving is upon us. Give the gift of Catalina Island. Whether it's a t-shirt, ornament, momento, piece of art, tour, dining, or hotel stay, we have you covered. We've put together a list of local island shops and businesses that offer online shopping and gift certifcates. Afishinados…
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Travelers are increasingly concerned with the impact they are having on the destinations they visit. On Catalina Island, giving back is easy thanks to the wealth of nonprofits dedicated to protecting the island and supporting the people who live and visit here. Here are 15 ways to give back while…
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Catalina Island for everyone on your Holiday list! As the season of giving reaches a crescendo, Catalina Island beckons, promising a relaxing retreat from the mainland holiday madness. It also promises a solution for last-minute gift giving. No matter what the season, here are our favorite ways to…
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Whether you’re about to visit, just visited or are still here, there’s a lot to know about this Southern California destination. Here are 15 things about Catalina Island that often make visitors wonder. How much does it cost to live there? Like life everywhere, housing is the biggest expense when…
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The holiday spirit shines brighter on Catalina Island! Join us Saturday, December 6, 2025, for Avalon’s beloved Shop Catalina Holiday Kick-Off — a full day of festive fun, local shopping, live music, and community cheer. From 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., downtown Avalon transforms into a winter wonderland by…
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A business meeting on an island sounds remarkable, doesn’t it? This fantasy can easily become reality when you plan a Catalina Island meeting. Here are nine reasons why you should hold your next meeting on Catalina Island. It's close. Santa Catalina Island is only 26 miles from Southern California…
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Thanks to a combination of creative marketing, clever song lyrics and – most of all -- genuine ambiance, Catalina Island’s reputation as the Island of Romance is assured. First kisses and summer romances help cement that reputation, along with engagements, weddings and honeymoons. What Catalina…
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