Press Releases

• May 12, 2026

WHAT: Catalina Museum for Art & History announces the return of its highly anticipated Round Island Benefit Cruise, an unforgettable afternoon of adventure, storytelling and breathtaking coastal…

• May 5, 2026

Returning a Landmark to Avalon’s Waterfront Avalon, CA – A beloved Avalon landmark is preparing to welcome the community back through its doors. Steven and Brenda Hoefs have acquired the iconic El…

• April 20, 2026

Catalina Island is bringing the pride and the party this summer as it hosts the return of Catalina Island Pride, happening June 12-13, 2026. Proudly supported by KGay and US Bank, the event is…

• April 17, 2026

LOVE CATALINA ISLAND NAMED TRAVEL MEDIA COMPETITION WINNER PASADENA, CA -- The North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) announced that LOVE CATALINA ISLAND TOURISM AUTHORITY won SILVER…

• March 27, 2026

Bringing the Island's Best Experiences Under One Roof New locally owned hub unites Catalina Taxi & Tours and Catalina Divers Supply at a historic Avalon Canyon location AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND — This…

• January 23, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Discover Catalina: The 2026 Official Visitors Guide is Here! The fully updated 2026 Official Catalina Island Visitors Guide is your go-to resource for planning the perfect…

• January 5, 2026

AVALON, Calif. (January 5, 2026) – Catalina Island announced today the approval of a $37.6 million fund for a new undersea fiber connection. In a meeting on December 18, 2025, the California Public…

• October 9, 2025

AVALON, Calif. (October 8, 2025) – Catalina Museum for Art & History announces The Blue Forest, an immersive installation by marine scientist and artist Oriana Poindexter, on view November 8, 2025…

• September 30, 2025

AVALON, Calif. – Sept. 22, 2025 – Catalina Island is diving into something brand new this fall: the inaugural Catalina Island Mermaid Festival, splashing into Avalon Oct. 25–26. The free…

• August 20, 2025

WHAT: The Catalina Museum for Art & History invites guests to close out the season with its highly anticipated End of Summer Party, an evening of art, community and celebration, on Saturday…

• June 18, 2025

The continued collaboration serves to enhance the runners’ experience at Run Catalina Island’s portfolio of events AVALON, Calif. – The Run Catalina Island race series has announced a renewal of its…

• June 18, 2025

AVALON, Calif. (June 12, 2025) — Catalina Museum for Art & History will host Yacht Rock Night at the Museum on Saturday, July 12 from 6 to 9 p.m., offering a relaxed summer evening of live music…

• June 17, 2025

June 1, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AVALON, CA: The Snug Harbor Inn, consistently ranked among Catalina Island’s top boutique hotels, is transitioning to new ownership under Mike and Cinde Cassidy.

• June 4, 2025

Expanding Impact Beyond the Lodging Sector Catalina Island, Calif., June 5, 2025 — In honor of World Oceans Day, Kind Traveler—the first responsible travel platform to embed local giving into…

• May 27, 2025

AVALON, Calif. – May 2025 – Catalina Island, known for its Mediterranean charm, stunning coastline, and laid-back island lifestyle, has been selected as the featured destination in a new partnership…