In the News

• 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, 2023.

• 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…

• April 20, 2022

Writer Lynette Carrington details why a visit to Catalina Island is worth the drive in this City Lifestyle Phoenix article. "You may have heard of Catalina Island and thought, “Maybe, someday.” What…

• April 18, 2022

Bloggers Mikkel and Dan Woodruff wrote a great blog post titled, “Everything to Expect on a Catalina Express Ferry Boat to Catalina Island”. The post includes a very positive review of their…

• March 4, 2022

Catalina Island was featured in the March 2022 issue of San Diego Magazine. The two-page spread features recommendations for getting to Catalina Island, where to stay, activities, dining, and notes…

• February 23, 2022

Arizona-based freelance writer Lynette Carrington featured Catalina Island in the February issue of Arizona Health & Living Magazine. The digital edition can be viewed here…

• October 6, 2021

Catalina Island was featured in the Fall 2021 edition of Travelscope Magazine. Travelscope Magazine is part of Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope, an Emmy® Awarding-winning series on PBS. In the article…

• August 12, 2021

Catalina was featured in USAToday.com’s “10 vacation spots where you don’t need a rental car: Disney World, Austin, Louisville”. August 1, 2021…

• July 3, 2021

Catalina Island was recently featured in an article by Rosemary McClure of the Los Angeles Times on July 1, 2021 highlighting the 21 New Things on Catalina Island. The comprehensive feature article…

• June 30, 2021

In the June 2021 issue of Foodies magazine, a new supplement to the Orange County Register, reporter Jenn Tanaka highlights Descanso Beach Club, Bluewater Grill, Toyon Grill, The Naughty Fox and…

• June 21, 2021

Catalina was featured in an online LA Times roundup of "The 40 Best California outdoor experiences. Period" . View a PDF version of the LA Time article.

• June 21, 2021

Catalina Island is included in the spring issue of Roam magazine in their "Escape for the Day" feature with an image. Roam magazine is a new quarterly publication produced by Southern California News…

• April 16, 2021

KFI AM 640's Corbin Carson reports on COVID-19 impacts on Catalina Island in a 7 part series. 4/5/21 Corbin Carson Reports: A Ferry-Tale Ending "Catalina Express President Greg Bombard says pre-COVID…

• April 14, 2021

Catalina Island was featured in a six-page spread in the April issue of Coronado Magazine. The article showcases the islands rich history along with transportation/activity recommendations including…