As summer slowly gives way to fall, Catalina Island becomes even more magical. With cooler temperatures, fewer crowds, and long summer nights, it's the perfect time to experience all the island has to offer. This September, Love Catalina, the island’s tourism board, is launching the 'Second Summer'…
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Summer and vacation go together like sea and sand—especially when your destination is Santa Catalina Island. Known for its ideal weather, warmer waters, and stunning natural scenery, Catalina Island offers endless opportunities for summer fun and unforgettable memories. Here are ten activities you…
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Hello 2024! The new year brings new opportunities and a new chance to explore and experience Catalina Island. With so much to do on Catalina Island, you may have a hard time knowing where to begin. We put together a list of 24 things to do on Catalina Island in 2024. 1. Rent a Golf Cart. Perhaps…
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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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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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Embraced by island breezes and caressed by salt spray, a romantic getaway to Catalina Island offers an escape from the grind of the mainland, where you can focus on each other uninterrupted by the stresses of everyday. Long celebrated as the Island of Romance – in both song and deserved reputation –…
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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 18 free things to do on Catalina Island. 1. Hike:…
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Ahhhhh vacation. For some, it’s the opportunity to disconnect from everything and everyone and reconnect and relax. For others, it just wouldn’t be a vacation without sharing what’s happening in your life with your friends and social media followers. Luckily, Catalina Island’s scenery and activities…
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**Updated March 2021 You will recognize your favorite destination when you arrive, but some things have changed. Face coverings and social distancing are required in LA County and Catalina Island. If you're traveling to Catalina Island via the ferry or the helicopter, you'll be asked to wear a face…
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Whether you’re about to visit, just visited or are still here, there’s a lot to know about this Southern California destination. Here are 15 things about Catalina Island that often make visitors wonder. How much does it cost to live there? Like life everywhere, housing is the biggest expense when…
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