Once you arrive in Avalon, you’ll quickly discover that it has a very pedestrian friendly downtown. Visitors enjoy exploring the...
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For the adventurer, get your heart pumping with a visit to the Zip Line Eco Tour, try diving or island eco tour. For a slower pace,...
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Located just 22 miles off Southern California’s coast, Catalina Island welcomes visitors year-round. Getting here is easy with...
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A: Public showers are available on Casino Way. Hours vary by season – please contact our Visitor’s Center on the Green Pier...
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Let’s face it, the 12 Days of Christmas isn’t exactly filled with practical gifts. Who really wants eight maids a’milking or seven lords a’leaping? And do you have any idea what kind of mess all those birds would make – not to mention that geese and swans are feisty even if they’re not laying or…
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Bring a little Catalina Island into your life while supporting island businesses and institutions. (*Please note: all links go directly to the member's online store, unless otherwise noted) Afishinados Gallery. With a unique collection of art, apparel and décor, Afishinados offers a quirky array of…
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Catalina Island is beautiful any time of year, around the holidays, with twinkling lights and festive decor, Catalina comes alive. Take a peek around at our photo op spots and find the perfect place for your holiday photo or social post. Be the envy of all of your followers. 1. Via…
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Two Harbors, located at Catalina Island's west end, is a beautiful destination year round. Its laid back, South Pacific vibe, friendly locals and abundance of outdoor activities make it a perfect spot for outdoor exploration. During winter months, typically November to February, transportation to…
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Catalina Island's 28th Annual Shop Catalina is December 4th. Shop Catalina is a month long event that kicks off with a fun filled day of holiday cheer. Shoppers can pick up their Catalina Island shopping discount card December 4th though December 11th from participating island retailers. Discount…
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As the calendar ushers in the fall and the island’s slower season, Halloween on Catalina Island ushers in a November with an array of things to do, ranging from athletic to multi-cultural. The centerpiece of Halloween on Catalina Island is a decorated golf cart parade along with a parade of costumed…
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It’s no surprise that life on Catalina bears little resemblance to what life on the island was like a thousand years ago. Unlike the Southern California mainland however, it’s relatively easy to peer through the veil of time and imagine life here. This island has been inhabited for at least 8,000…
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Avalon Library 215 Sumner Ave. (310) 510-1050 Open Tuesday 12 - 8 PM, Wednesday - Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM, Closed Sunday Located on Sumner Ave, next to the Sheriff's station, the Avalon Public Library, an extension of the LA County Library, offers a secure cell phone Battery Charging Station at no…
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Hiking on Catalina Island is one of the most popular things to do on the island and one of the most popular trails is the challenging Trans Catalina Trail. Here’s everything you need to know to take on this rewarding hike. It’s longer than you think: Even though the island is just 22 miles long, due…
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Ahhhhh vacation. For some, it’s the opportunity to disconnect from everything and everyone and reconnect and relax. For others, it just wouldn’t be a vacation without sharing what’s happening in your life with your friends and social media followers. Luckily, Catalina Island’s scenery and activities…
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