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 for Art & History on Metropole Avenue and learn about Catalina's fascinating history…
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As summer’s heat begins to ebb, the hiking trails on Catalina Island become even more appealing. Dramatic vistas, unique wildlife and rugged terrain make hiking on Catalina Island a challenging and rewarding activity. Here are nine things you should know about hiking on the island. It’s all…
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Thinking about visiting Catalina Island for the first time? Prepare to fall in love. This Island paradise takes lifetime to explore all of its secrets, but there are a few things you should know before you arrive. Things You Should Know Before Your First Visit to Catalina Island Getting here is…
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When most visitors think of Catalina Island, they envision Avalon, with its extensive visitor services and iconic Catalina Casino Building. But Catalina Island attractions can be found elsewhere on the island, including the remote settlement at the island’s isthmus, Two Harbors. Named for the two…
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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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With a human history going back nearly 10,000 years, Catalina Island residents and visitors have long found ways to share their experiences with the mainland. Before the Europeans moved in, native Islanders frequently traded with mainland tribes, sharing stories along with goods like soapstone bowls…
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Mexican and Spanish Influence on Catalina On Cinco de Mayo we celebrate Mexican heritage. The day commerates the Battle of Puebla, and while the holiday is relatively minor in Mexico, in the California it has become a celebration of Mexican culture. Catalina Island's history is one that is…
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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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Whether you are planning your first trip to Catalina Island or have a special circumstance on your twentieth trip to the island, questions come up. We have plenty of ways to get your questions answered – both on the island and off. Getting Catalina questions answered off the island If you’ve got…
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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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