Your May Event Guide to Catalina Island May is one of the most exciting months to visit Catalina Island. The weather is warming up, the crowds haven't hit their summer peak yet, and the events calendar is absolutely packed. Here's everything you'll want to mark on your calendar before you hop on the…
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Just 22 miles off the Southern California coast, Catalina Island feels like a world apart — no traffic, no crowds, just sun-drenched beaches, crystal-clear water, and the kind of slower pace that reminds you what vacation is supposed to feel like. Here's what to put on your list this summer. 1…
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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 With so many exciting events and activities lined up, it’s the ideal time to plan your…
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Embraced by island breezes and kissed by salty sea air, a romantic getaway to Catalina Island offers the perfect escape from the everyday. Just an hour from the mainland, couples can truly unplug, reconnect, and focus on one another—free from distractions. Long celebrated as the Island of Romance in…
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Hello, 2026! A new year means new adventures—and there’s no better place to explore than Catalina Island. With so many unforgettable experiences packed into one island getaway, deciding where to start can be part of the fun. To help inspire your next escape, we’ve rounded up 26 must-do experiences…
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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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As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, twilight on Catalina Island is full of promise. Most of the time, that promise is the allure of a romantic walk along the Avalon waterfront, an amusing night out with friends or the soul-fulfilling beauty of the full moon reflected on the surface of…
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A century ago, a man fell in love with an island. That love affair lasted for the rest of his life and became a legacy he passed on to his descendants. Thanks to that enduring passion, a community was fostered, a unique ecosystem was protected and a seaside resort was promoted to the entire country…
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With spring in full swing, families around the country are planning spring break getaways and looking forward to summer vacation. With its temperate weather, safe environment and convenient location, Catalina Island – aka Kidalina – is the perfect destination for families with kids of all ages…
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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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