Catalina Island

Getting to Catalina

By sea or air, getting to Catalina is easy and fun. You can get to Catalina Island by ferry from four mainland ports in Southern...

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Catalina Island Towns

Bikes & Golf Carts

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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Catalina Island Golf Cart Rentals Tours

Things To Do

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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Conservancy Jeep Tour

Island Info

Located just 22 miles off Southern California’s coast, Catalina Island welcomes visitors year-round. Getting here is easy with...

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Avalon Aerial

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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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Wild Buffalo Relay presented by Puakea Designs

  • Dates: March 31, 2023 - April 2, 2023
  • Recurrence: Recurring daily
  • Location: Green Pier
  • Price: Open Registration: January 2, 2023 - March 1, 2023 $185 Relay Race Fee $265 Iron Race Fee
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  • About

    The Wild Buffalo Race is an all-small craft relay race within the SoCal Ocean Racing winter series. The race includes all small craft divisions with relay teams of 2-4 people (depending on the craft) or select solo divisions. The race runs from Avalon, Catalina Island, CA to the Newport Aquatic Center in Newport Beach, CA. This is a 32 mile course.

    SCHEDULE - (subject to change)

    Friday, March 31, 2023

    ALOHA Collection Happy Hour and registration check in - 3pm

    Saturday, April 1, 2023

    Beach Yoga - 8am 

    Short Course Safety Meeting at the Green Pier -  9:30am

    Short Course Start - 10am 

    Hike - 10am 

    Cocktails and Canoes Panel Start - 12pm - 3pm

    Registration Check in - 12pm - 3pm

    Short Course Awards - 1pm

    Safety Meeting and Dinner at City Park - 4pm

    Sunday,  April 2, 2023 

    Race Start - 9am