Celebrate the End of Summer with a Last Minute Labor Day Getaway to Catalina

The kids are back in school, but summer isn't finished with Catalina yet. Ocean temps are still holding above 70 degrees, the beaches have breathing room again, and the island is closing out the season with one last weekend of live music, beach parties, and events before things slow down for fall. If you've been waiting for the perfect window to sneak in a getaway, Labor Day Weekend on Catalina might be it.

The Labor Day Weekend lineup includes:

Thursday, September 3

Summer Nights at the Ranch, 6 pm

Friday, September 4

First Fridays at the Museum: Mixology with Adam Wild
Summer Send-Off Luau at Descanso Beach Club
Karaoke – El Galleon, 9 pm – 11:45 pm
James Moody at Luau Larry's, 8-11 pm

Saturday, September 5

Weekend Brunch at the M Restaurant
DJ Adrian Trejo – Descanso Beach Club Beach Party, 1–5 pm
Karaoke – El Galleon, 9 pm – 11:45 pm
James Moody at Luau Larry's, 8-11 pm
Jimmy Walker "Buffalo Chip" Toss, 2-3 pm in Two Harbors

Sunday, September 6

Grooves in the Garden – Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden
DJ Adrian Trejo – Descanso Beach Club Beach Party, 1–4 pm

Want to enjoy events or live music in Two Harbors? Take the Discover Two Harbors Cyclone boat to Two Harbors for the day, sip on a Buffalo Milk beachside and take in the south pacific vibe.

Labor Day Weekend Movie Lineup at Avalon Theatre:

Thursday, September 3 - Back to the Future Part III (1990)
Friday,September 4 - Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)
Saturday, September 5 - Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
Sunday, September 6 - Toy Story 3 (2010)

Guests can also enjoy Summer Nights in the Wrigley Ballroom Friday & Saturday from 6-11 pm. Experience roller skating and grand views of Avalon Harbor from the famed Casino Romance Promenade.

Check Weekend Hotel Availability

Island hotels and vacation rental agencies still have rooms open for the extended end-of-summer weekend, but with Labor Day just around the corner, availability won't last. Between the warm water, thinned-out crowds, and a full slate of events, this is shaping up to be one of the best weekends left in the season to catch the island at its best. Check Availability

Getting Here

Ferries and helicopter services are still running summer schedules, so getting to Catalina for Labor Day Weekend is as easy as it gets. Whether you're catching a quick flight across the channel or making the crossing by boat, the island is only about an hour away. See more about Getting Here.

Looking Ahead to September and October Events

Even if you can’t make it to Catalina for Labor Day Weekend, there are plenty of other upcoming events.

September 12 Annual Catalina Channel Crossing US Outrigger Championships
September 12 End Of Summer Party at the Catalina Island Museum
September 12 OktoberFlx at Flx Biergarten
September 12 Two Harbors Wine Fest
September 18-20 67th Annual Catalina Festival of Art
September 25-27 Catalina Film Festival
October 1-3 36th Annual Buccaneer Days
October 3 10th Annual Catalina Island Chili Cook-Off
October 3 Tamale Festival at the Catalina Island Museum
October 8-11 Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival
October 15-18 Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival
October 24 - 25 Catalina Island Mermaid Festival
October 24 Sirens in the Starlight Mermaid Masquerade Cruise

For details on these and many other upcoming events on Catalina Island, visit Catalina Events.

Second Summer Hotel Offers

Late summer and fall is one of the best times to visit Catalina, and you can take advantage of our midweek Second Summer lodging promotion. Book two nights midweek and get the third night free at participating lodging properties through late fall — making it easy to fit in a getaway before the season turns.