In the News

• September 16, 2024

Catalina was featured on KCAL News on Friday, September 13, 2024 with Sheba Turk Several of Catalina's island businesses were highlighted on the morning broadcast including Scuba by Design, Maverick…

• May 20, 2024

Exclusive Tour of Catalina Island - The Avalon Casino, Chimes Tower, and Wrigley Memorial by Part-Time Explorer…

• December 22, 2023

With the help fo Maverick Helicopters and the LA County Sheriff Station, Avalon, Santa flew into Catalina Island on Friday, December 22 to deliver gifts to the children of Avalon. The Christmas Toy…

• November 30, 2023

Join Jonathan Thompson, on a captivating journey as he explores the vibrant and diverse city of Long Beach and Catalina Island! In this video, he'll take you on a scenic tour of its stunning…

• November 27, 2023

Fodor’s Travel published an article on November 27, 2023 entitled 12 Classic American Summer Towns That Are Also Perfect Winter Escapes, featuring Avalon as a perfect winter escape. The writer to…

• November 6, 2023

Le Figaro, an Italian language magazine, published an article entitled "Californie en automne : 3 destinations week-end à moins de 2 heures de Los Angeles" on November 4, 2023. The article, written by…

• November 1, 2023

Catalina Island is included in Fodor’s Los Angeles Guide for Orange County and Catalina Island , featuring the Island’s hotels, fun restaurants and immersive activities. The information was researched…

• September 27, 2023

Catalina Island was featured in an article by the OC Register on 9/19/23. "Where Adventure Meets Paradise. Today, we’re casting off towards the sun-kissed shores of Catalina Island, a haven of…

• August 7, 2023

Catalina Island was featured in a travel article written by Marlise Kast-Myers entitled "Paradise found on ‘The People’s Island’" and published in the The San Diego Union-Tribune on August 6, 2023.

• April 25, 2023

Kevin Charette of NBC's KGET in Bakersfield traveled to Catalina Island for Kevin's Sunrise Adventures to report on all of the great things to do on Catalina Island. Kevin traveled on the Catalina…

• April 21, 2023

By Jessica Vilchis • Published April 19, 2023 There is a Camper in All of Us! Emily Kaufman, aka "The Travel Mom" talks about camping on Catalina Island on NBCLA's California Live. "...if you are the…

• April 4, 2023

Love Catalina's Ski to Sea promotion, including a giveway and special offers was published on NBCLosangeles.com. What to Know The Ski to Sea Catalina giveaway is open through 5 p.m. PDT on April 30…

• March 15, 2023

Writer Wendy Lee published "7 Amazing Outdoor Adventures To Experience On Catalina Island" on Travel Awaits . "Despite making three trips to Catalina Island in 2 years, my husband Jason and I still…

• December 9, 2022

Wendy Burch of KTLA did a live broadcast for the Shop Catalina Holiday Kick Off on Saturday, December 3, 2022.

• November 15, 2022

Catalina Island was highlighted in a November 3, 2022 article entitled 13 Affordable Winter Vacation Destinations in the U.S. by Trips to Discover . "If you want to go diving or snorkeling, there’s no…

• November 7, 2022

Catalina Island was featured in the Fall 2022 edition of TWI Magazine. "Catalina Island is a picture perfect island paradise and a world apart from the hustle and bustle of SouthernCalifornia—just 22…

• October 25, 2022

Catalina Island was featured in an article in The Times (UK) on Saturday, October 15, 2022. The article was written by Jonathan Thompson. Saturday October 15 2022, 12.01am BST, The Times "In the raw…

• October 13, 2022

Avalon, Catalina Island was featured on Conde Nast Traveler online on October 7, 2022 in an article entitled "The Most Charming Small Towns in California, From Tranquil Seaside Villages to…

• September 29, 2022

Author Aja Goare of Big Wide World magazine writes about various activities and experiences to enjoy on Catalina Island in the summer 2022 issue entitled Island Time. Kathleen Hill Carlisle, a local…

• September 26, 2022

Catalina Island was featured in an article on Locale Magazine entitled How to Spend a Sunny Autumn Day on Catalina Island. Everything You Should Do on a Day Trip to This Scenic Island Summer may be…

• July 19, 2022

Veg News published an article online on July 13, 2022 entitled The 7 Best Spots for Vegan Food on Catalina Island. Many Catalina Island businesses were highlighted including Catalina Express, Catalina…

• June 20, 2022

BY HANNAH FRYSTAFF WRITER JUNE 18, 2022 6:11 PM PT Draped in a transgender flag, Cain Schleuning was overwhelmed with emotion as he looked out among the sea of revelers at Catalina Island’s…

• May 5, 2022

Catalina was included online in Travel + Leisure (5,562,500 UVM) in a roundup of “12 Best Tropical Vacations in the U.S. for Stunning Islands, Charming Beach Towns, and Beautiful Resorts”. The…

• April 22, 2022

Island Life is Waiting for You on Catalina Island. Love Catalina's sponsored content aired on April 20, 2022 on NBC LA's California Live.

• April 22, 2022

Freelance writer Lynette Carrington latest piece titled, "Within Driving Distance" was featured in the April issue of Arizona's Gilbert Lifestyle Magazine (61,000 monthly readers). A PDF of the…