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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Long before the Four Preps song popularized the “Island of Romance,” Catalina Island was renowned for inspiring love. With its natural beauty and charming seaside atmosphere, far removed from the pressures of everyday life, Catalina Island has become a beacon for couples looking for a remarkable…
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On Cinco de Mayo we celebrate the Mexican heritage of the United States. Catalina Island's history is one that is intertwined with Mexico. Once part of Spain, California become a province of Mexico in 1820. Catalina Island was awarded by Mexican Governor Pio Pico to a private citizen as a land grant…
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Catalina Island is famous for many things like Buffalo Milk, Bison Burgers and Flying Fish, but did you know that the restaurants on island produce some of the most delicious tacos around? Whether it's a freshly caught swordfish taco, local Catalina lobster or a traditional carne asada taco, we have…
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Catalina Island’s dramatic natural beauty, inviting seaside ambiance and charming waterfront have made the resort destination a muse for generations of artists. Thanks to that legacy, it’s not a surprise that Avalon is also home to a number of public art installations. In the 1920s, when William…
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On Catalina Island, Spring Break is a family-friendly affair, with young children frolicking in the shoreline, parents relaxing on the sand and teens taking on some of Catalina’s more adrenaline-fueled adventures. It’s also long been a favorite haunt of college adventurers looking for a low-key…
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Catalina Island welcomes the warmer months with an array of new offerings and seasonal events this spring. Boat-side deliveries, renovated rooms, new menus and more. Newly Renovated Rooms at Hermosa Hotel – Located just steps away from the water, the Hermosa Hotel has refreshed its “Family Unit”…
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You might call us Catalina super fans, we’ve been to the island at least a dozen times (and counting) on day trips from Orange County, overnight stays, to multi-day visits. Each time, the island still amazes us and we find something new to experience each time, whether it be a view or vantage point…
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Historic Female Influences Abound Including those Making History Today When Santa Catalina acquired the name we know it by today, Spanish explorer Sebastian Viscaino couldn’t have known that the island would inspire numerous women to become entrepreneurs. The island’s namesake, St. Catherine of…
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Whether you're celebrating National Margarita Day, Cinco de Mayo or just loving to taste your favorite libations, we have the list of the best places to enjoy a margarita on Catalina Island! 1. Maggie's Blue Rose Located on Crescent Ave, Avalon's front street, Maggie's handmade Margaritas include…
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Check out these Catalina Island favorites when you have a craving for pizza! Antonio's Cabaret & Pizzeria 230 Crescent Ave. Located on the waterfront overlooking the Avalon Bay with an extensive pizza menu that includes vegetarian and gluten free options. Try the specialty pizza: Pesto Rotisserie…
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