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 joins a campaign from the U.S. Travel Association to inspire travel. When the time is right for you to travel, we'll be ready to welcome you. Catalina Island is open and welcoming visitors, with healthy protocols in place, including social distancing and mandatory face coverings.. We…
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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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Catalina Island for everyone on your Holiday list! As the season of giving reaches a crescendo, Catalina Island beckons, promising a relaxing retreat from the mainland holiday madness. It also promises a solution for last-minute gift giving. No matter what the season, here are our favorite ways to…
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If you find yourself visiting Catalina Island during a rare rainy day, you'll find plenty of things to do! We've put together a list of activities to keep your day full of fun. Visit the Catalina Island Museum on Metropole Avenue and learn about Catalina's fascinating history. Tour the world famous…
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Catalina Island hosts a wide array of animals, ranging from majestic bison to diminutive foxes and from massive blue whales to agile dolphins. On land, sky and sea, these creatures thrill visitors, contribute to the island’s heritage and are part of the unique fabric that forges the environment of…
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Perched on one of the island’s highest peaks, the Airport in the Sky has offered the tantalizing opportunity for Southern California pilots to fly to Catalina Island for seven decades. Thanks to its spectacular island location, experienced general aviation pilots regularly cross the channel for…
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Ready to celebrate your love? A romantic retreat to Catalina Island is the perfect choice for an anniversary celebration, whether it’s the anniversary of your first kiss last month or the anniversary of your marriage 50 years ago. A Catalina anniversary getaway lets you celebrate the care you have…
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Travelers are increasingly concerned with the impact they are having in the destination they are visiting. On Catalina Island, giving back is easy, thanks to the wealth of non-profits dedicated to the island and to the people who live and visit here. Here are 12 ways to give back while visiting…
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You need a vacation. We can say that without fear of being wrong thanks to the alarming statistic that employees in the United States leave 705 million vacation days unused every year. That’s a tragedy that we can all do something about – starting with planning your next vacation. We’re here to help…
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