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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Catalina Island’s many businesses are eagerly looking forward to seeing the world emerge on the other side of the temporary travel restrictions. In the meanwhile, here’s how you can bring a little Catalina Island into your life while supporting island businesses and institutions. (*Please note: all…
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With non-essential travel discouraged and staying at home encouraged, Catalina Island visitors have had to curtail coming to Southern California’s favorite island in real life. Virtual visits, however, offer a relaxing diversion from these unsettled and unsettling times. From spectacular scenery on…
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Activities on Catalina Island abound. From parasailing high above the sea to scuba diving below the surface there’s enough to do to fill several vacations. There’s also plenty of things to do on Catalina Island for those on a budget. Read on for 20 free things to do on Catalina Island. Hike:…
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Whether you’re visiting Catalina Island for a day or a week, this island paradise offers a wealth of opportunities to indulge yourself, but it also offers a surprising number of ways to save. If you’re looking to save on your Catalina Island vacation, here are 20 things you can do for less than $20…
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Catalina Island captivates visitors, providing a never-ending love affair with its island environs and inspiring travelers to return again and again. Here are just 20 of the many reasons to love Catalina Island in 2020. Scenery: Surrounded by the sea, Catalina Island boasts some of the most…
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Each year, more than half of working Americans leave vacation days and paid time off unused. This year, resolve to make sure you are not among them by planning one -- or all -- of these nine vacations on Catalina Island. Family vacation: The classic vacation with the family continues to be a popular…
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Thanks to its proximity and convenience, Catalina Island has become a popular destination for meetings, corporate events and executive retreats. An assortment of event venues on Catalina Island are available for all sizes of groups and meetings, creating the perfect environment for a professional…
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In the summer of 1926, Gertrude Ederle, a young woman from New York had become the first woman to swim the English Channel. Her accomplishment set off a major American craze for long distance swimming. In the winter of 1927, William Wrigley Jr., owner of Catalina Island, decided to sponsor a swim…
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Get fit. Give back. Reconnect. No matter what your goals are, a visit to Catalina Island provides a wealth of opportunities to start 2020 off right and fulfill your resolutions. Reconnect: With something to do for everyone, Catalina Island is an ideal place to reconnect with family and friends. From…
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Constantly changing and always revealing a new side of itself, the island takes a lifetime to explore. New places, new experiences and new adventures constantly beckon. Ready to step off the road more traveled? Read on for 7 off-the-beaten-path Catalina Island destinations. Catalina Island's…
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