This Week on Catalina
Check out what's happening "This Week" on Catalina Island!
Upcoming Events
- Avalon Public Library
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday
Relax and color with us! We'll have beautiful, intricate coloring pages and nice sharp coloring pencils!
- Avalon Public Library
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Relax and color with us! We'll have beautiful, intricate coloring pages and lovely sharp coloring pencils! Plus the ever calm library atmosphere to relax in!
Island Historian Chuck Liddell hosts a conversation and discussion about Catalina history and local legends. Come with your questions about Catalina and our mix of locals and history experts will try to find the answers!
Learn about Kanopy, the incredible movie database available with your library card, and then stick around to watch a BBC adaptation of THE WIND AND THE WILLOWS, the classic tale of Ratty, Toad, and Badger! Popcorn will be served. A list of ingredients will be available. Snacks…
- El Galleon Restaurant
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
DJ Johnny Lux - Wednesdays & Thursdays Karaoke - Fridays & Saturdays Starting at 9 PM Memorial Day to Labor Day
- El Galleon Restaurant
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
DJ Johnny Lux - Wednesdays & Thursdays Karaoke - Fridays & Saturdays Starting at 9 PM Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Avalon Public Library
- Recurring weekly on Friday
Stop by the library on Tuesdays and Fridays for a small art project! Learn and develop your coloring skills, construction, and STEAM abilities as you decorate, build, or craft your own artifact! Projects are first come, first served, and supplies are limited. Age 4 to 17.
6:00pm Screening Hollywood's Magical Island: Catalina is a 2003 documentary film directed and produced by Greg Reitman. It describes the history of Santa Catalina Island, California, with archival footage, stills, and interviews with residents and historians.
Learn some basic engineering and physics elements by building a flashlight and exploring the flow of electricity. Ages 13-17.
- El Galleon Restaurant
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
DJ Johnny Lux - Wednesdays & Thursdays Karaoke - Fridays & Saturdays Starting at 9 PM Memorial Day to Labor Day
Celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. 1h 45m Twentieth Century Fox RATED PG
Celebrate Pride and be gorgeous with us as we fabulously dress paper dolls with fantastic colors and outfits!
Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) Follow this celebration of iconic rock group Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes and shattered conventions. 2h 14m Twentieth Century Fox RATED PG-13
Catalina Island invites the LGBTQ+ community and allies throughout Southern California to join in the annual Catalina Pride Celebration on Saturday June 13, 2026. The main event will take place at Wrigley Stage in the center of Avalon and will include live entertainment as well…
Live DJs set the soundtrack every Saturday at Descanso Beach Club throughout the summer. Summer heats up at Catalina’s only beach party scene, where live DJs and local musicians keep the energy going all season long at Descanso Beach Club. Saturday, May 23, 2026 / Hector Brambila…
Current Member Offers
- Valid: Ending June 30, 2026
Enjoy $10 off your round trip ferry service to Catalina Island aboard the Catalina Flyer. The largest ferry going to Catalina. Only 75 minutes departing daily from Newport Beach. Serving Orange County & Greater Los Angeles Area. *Make sure to click round trip when reserving to…
- Valid: Always
Gather your friends and family for an unforgettable experience on Catalina Island with our Family Special! Enjoy $25.00 OFF per person on our exhilarating 800′ flight when you book for groups of 6 or more. How to Redeem Your Discount: 1. Visit our website to book your parasailing…
- Valid: Always
Enjoy $25.00 OFF per person on our thrilling 800′ flight when you book online for the 4:45 PM, 5:45 PM and 6:45 PM departures. Experience the breathtaking beauty of Catalina Island from above with our exclusive Sunset Special! How to Redeem Your Discount: 1. Visit our website to…
- Valid: Ending June 28, 2026
Enjoy $5 off your Inside Adventure Land Touronboard our custom safari vehicle. Just enter Promo "5OFF" for $5 off each person for this tour. On our Inside Adventure Tour venture ten miles into the rugged interior, you will view the protected side of Catalina Island seldom seen by…
- Valid: Ending June 26, 2026
Enjoy $5 off your submarine tour and join us for this amazing underwater experience. Use promo "5off" at checkout for $5 off person. Tours take place in Lover's Cove marine protected park with thriving marine ecosystem view many species of fish, marine life, giant kelp forest…
- Valid: Ending September 30, 2026
Experience North America’s top dive destination with a convenient, all-in-one package designed to make your day effortless from start to splash. From the moment you leave the mainland, everything is handled so you can focus on the dive itself. The package includes round-trip…
- Valid: Ending December 31, 2026
Discover the top dive destination in North America with a guided dive of Casino Point Dive Park, an underwater wonderland famous for its thriving marine life and towering kelp forest. This experience is a perfect fit for divers visiting Catalina Island for the first time…
- Valid: Ending December 31, 2026
With the Avelo System, diving feels lighter, smoother and more intuitive. By replacing traditional lead weights with an active buoyancy control system, Avelo allows you to dive with significantly less weight, enjoy longer bottom times and maintain precise, effortless buoyancy…
- Valid: Ending December 31, 2026
Discover Scuba is designed for those who are not certified but are curious about what it feels like to breathe underwater. There is no better place to try it than Catalina Island, where the underwater world is world renowned for its dramatic kelp forests, excellent visibility and…
- Valid: Ending November 4, 2026
Enjoy Concierge Scuba Diving on Catalina Island in your own time, at your own pace. We offer private, 5-Star, VIP experiences with all the amenities – now at the same price! Whether it's a day of fun, trying scuba for the first time or taking the plunge to get certified, we…
- Valid: Always
Save $30 per person on 800′ Flight. This special discount is available for our 8:45 AM, 9:45 AM, and 10:45 AM departures—not just the first flight of the day! How to Redeem Your Discount: 1. Visit our website to book your parasailing adventure or call (310) 510-1777 2. Use the…
- Valid: Ending June 30, 2026
Catalina Pottery and Tile is a must-visit stop for anyone exploring Avalon’s creative side. Tucked just off the waterfront, the shop showcases a curated mix of historic Catalina pottery—those iconic, highly collectible pieces that reflect the island’s rich artistic…
- Valid: Always
Bring the whole family to Catalina Island and take advantage of our exciting Kids Fly Free Sunday Special! Enjoy one free flight for children 16 and under with the purchase of one 800’ flight. This amazing offer is valid all day on Sundays! How to Claim Your Special: 1. Visit our…
- Valid: Always
Make your special day unforgettable with our amazing "Buy One Get One Free" offer! When you book an 800’ft parasailing flight, the birthday person flies absolutely free when flying tandem with a paying ticket. Details of the Offer: - The free flight is only valid on your actual…
- Valid: Ending December 31, 2026
Taste the Flavors of Catalina on a Walking Food Tour. Advanced reservations required. Check online for availability. Ages: Ages 21+ Duration: 2 hours & 30 minutes Location: We tour throughout downtown Avalon on Catalina Island. Included: Food, alcohol, server & bartender…
- Valid: March 19, 2024 - December 31, 2026
Enjoy Antonio’s Pizzeria daily for lunch or dinner, whether you choose to dine in, grab a slice or take a whole pizza pie to go. Serving great pizza on Catalina since 1977, Antonio’s is more than a restaurant. It is a beloved island tradition. Walking into Antonio’s feels like…
- Valid: June 23, 2024 - January 30, 2026
Go Early & Save $30 on the first flight of the day (8:30am during Summer). Just $49 per person (regular $79). Reservations required. For 800' Flights Only. Call 310.510.9280 or book online. Located at the Green Pleasure Pier.
- Valid: November 4, 2024 - November 24, 2026
Want to dive on your birthday? Just bring along a friend or two to celebrate your special day! If you're a certified diver, we have Refreshers, Power Scuba, Kelp Forest and Night Dives available. If you're not yet certified but looking to try something new, then Discover Scuba…
- Valid: January 7, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Book the first parasail trip of the day to get $30 off per person for our 800ft flight. Our first trips happen between 8:30am-11am, depending on the season. Check our website, or call us to see what the first trip is for your desired date.
- Valid: February 3, 2026 - June 30, 2026
We craft the only beer brewed on Catalina Island. There are microbrews and then there are small batch brews. Brewing one to two barrels a week, we definitely represent the latter. Those barrels take one day to brew and about two weeks to ferment. After that, there will be about…
Explore the Island
$5 Off Submarine & Inside Land Tours
Catalina Adventure Tours
Use Code 5OFF. Tours offered multiple times daily, Submarine tours depart from Green Pier & Inside Land Tours from the Mole.
$10 Off Catalina Island Ferry
Onboard Catalina Flyer
Hop onboard the Catalina Flyer for daily ferry service from Newport Beach to Avalon, Catalina Island in just over 1 hour.