Catalina Island has a long history of firsts, dating back to the 1850's. Communication Pigeons were used to carry messages between Catalina and the mainland from the 1850’s to as late as 1899. The world’s first commercial wireless telegraph station was built in Catalina in 1902, and was the news…
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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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Catalina Island's 30th Annual Shop Catalina Holiday Kick Off event is Saturday, December 2, 2023. 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 2nd though December 9th from…
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With a myriad of lodging properties, island visitors have many accommodations options, ranging from boutique hotels to historic homes to vacation rentals. And as summer turns into fall, we invite you to take advantage of Catalina's Second Summer! With great weather, fabulous events and so many…
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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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Want to grab a beer on Catalina Island? Beer and Catalina go together like summer and sunshine. Whether it’s pizza and lagers on the waterfront or sampling a great craft IPA with your toes in the sand, beer on Catalina has a history going back generations. Island-brewed craft beer, an epic beer…
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Fun-filled summer season features a concert series, unique movie experiences, and more on beautiful Catalina Island From water sports and thrilling aerial adventures to beachfront lounging and soaking up incredible scenic views, Catalina is an idyllic retreat for travelers who want to slow down and…
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Fun-filled summer season features a concert series, unique movie experiences, and more on beautiful Catalina Island From water sports and thrilling aerial adventures to beachfront lounging and soaking up incredible scenic views, Catalina is an idyllic retreat for travelers who want to slow down and…
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Several new tours and experiences are expected on Catalina Island this summer. Parasailing Catalina Coastal Tours & Fishing who offer fishing charters, wildlife ocean tours and jet ski rentals will now offer Catalina Xtreme Parasail. The tour is available for single, tandem and 3 person flyers at…
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Taste Around Avalon is an annual event on Catalina Island that brings together local restaurants and chefs to showcase their culinary skills. Join us on June 1, 2023 from 5-9 pm for the 17th Annual Taste Around Avalon. Here are 9 reasons why you should attend Taste Around Avalon: Variety of…
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