New Experiences, Tours and Events

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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9 Reasons to Attend Taste Around Avalon

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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Catalina by Air

Arriving on Catalina Island, visitors are intrigued by the island’s topography, with its dramatic hills soaring above the coastline. That dramatic terrain can be best appreciated from above and experiencing Catalina by air is an ideal way to see this spectacular Southern California island. Catalina…

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Top Five Events Not to Miss on Catalina Island

On Catalina Island events abound. Kick off your summer on Catalina Island with these fun and festive events. 17th Annual Taste Around of Avalon June 1 This tasting sensation is in its 17th year. It takes place on Thursday, June 1 and is the kickoff to Avalon Restaurant Week. Participating…

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The Chicago Cubs on Catalina Island

These days, the signs of spring on Catalina Island can be subtle: greener hillsides, intricate wildflowers and warmer temperatures signify the gentle transition that marks the change of seasons. In the early part of the 20th century, however, the transition to spring in Avalon was trumpeted with the…

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Catalina Island's Spring Bloom

Spring is in bloom all around and Mother Nature has provided a bouquet of wildflowers on Catalina Island. Winter’s generous rains have transformed the Island’s normal golden hues into a verdant wonderland of jade, emerald and chartreuse, dappled with colorful wildflowers and bisected by burbling…

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Romantic Things To Do on Catalina Island

Catalina Island is known as the “Island of Romance," after the popular “26 Miles Across the Sea” song, and it's the perfect spot to celebrate Valentine's Day with your significant other. With its distinctive Mediterranean charm, escaping to Catalina feels as though you've been transported to another…

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18 Best Free Things To Do on Catalina Island

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 18 free things to do on Catalina Island. 1. Hike:…

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