Dining on Catalina Island ranges from a quick breakfast burrito on the pier to a seafood dinner above the harbor. Most restaurants are in Avalon, close to the waterfront, with a few in the village of Two Harbors. Here is a list of Love Catalina member dining spots, grouped by what you’re hungry for…
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Catalina Island has a place to stay for nearly every kind of trip, from waterfront hotels steps from the sand to hillside inns with a view over the harbor. Most lodging is in Avalon, the island’s main town, and the rest is in the quieter village of Two Harbors. Here is a list of Love Catalina member…
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As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, twilight on Catalina Island is full of promise. Most of the time, that promise is the allure of a romantic walk along the Avalon waterfront, an amusing night out with friends or the soul-fulfilling beauty of the full moon reflected on the surface of…
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Second Summer means one thing: the season isn't over yet. Book two nights at a participating Catalina hotel and the third is free, giving you a full extra day to actually settle into island time instead of rushing through it. For the best rates, plan your stay Sunday through Thursday, now…
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As summer slowly gives way to fall, Catalina Island becomes even more magical. With cooler temperatures, fewer crowds, and long summer nights, it's the perfect time to experience all the island has to offer With so many exciting events and activities lined up, it’s the ideal time to plan your…
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The kids are back in school, but summer isn't finished with Catalina yet. Ocean temps are still holding above 70 degrees, the beaches have breathing room again, and the island is closing out the season with one last weekend of live music, beach parties, and events before things slow down for fall…
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When the sun drops behind the hills and the day-trippers head back on the last boat, Avalon shifts into a different kind of energy. Streetlights flicker on along Crescent Avenue, the harbor lights start to twinkle, and a whole second island wakes up. Here's how to spend your evening on Catalina…
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Summer beach reads, broody thrillers, engrossing historical fiction, no matter what your favorite reads are Catalina Island is the ideal spot to crack the spine on a good book. Whether you prefer to read with your toes in the sand or a drink in your hand – or both – reading on Catalina Island is a…
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Most visitors to Catalina Island have the same short list: snorkeling, the Casino, maybe a glass-bottom boat ride. All great choices, but if you've done the classics before, or you just want to see the island from a different angle, Catalina has a handful of tours that fly under the radar and…
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Just 22 miles off the Southern California coast, Catalina Island feels like a world apart. No traffic, no crowds, just sun-drenched beaches, crystal-clear water, and the kind of slower pace that reminds you what vacation is supposed to feel like. Here's what to put on your list this summer. 1. Rent…
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