Press Releases
Click below to view current press releases from Love Catalina Island Tourism Authority and its member businesses.
- 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…
- May 22, 2025
AVALON, Calif. – May 20, 2025: Catalina Island is bringing the pride and the party this summer as it hosts the return of Catalina Island Pride, happening June 6–7, 2025. Proudly supported by Title…
- April 29, 2025
AVALON, Calif. (April 23, 2025) – The Catalina Museum of Art & History is proud to present From Los Angeles to Catalina: The Art of Sonia Romero, an intimate and visually striking exhibition by…
- April 11, 2025
AVALON, Calif. – As Earth Day approaches, Love Catalina is spotlighting ongoing sustainability efforts and the island’s community-driven conservation work through the Care for Catalina…
- March 19, 2025
PRESS RELEASE BY SPECTRUM SPORTS reposted Over 1200 runners participated in the 48th annual event AVALON, Calif. – On March 8, over 1,200 participants took part in the Catalina Island Marathon, 10K…
- January 30, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Discover Catalina: The 2025 Official Visitors Guide is Here! The fully updated 2025 Official Catalina Island Visitors Guide is your go-to resource for planning the perfect…
- October 16, 2024
WHAT: Ring in 2025 at an extraordinary event! A sparkling night of evening gowns, tuxedos, champagne, dining and dancing, all at the 51st Annual New Year's Eve Gala Celebration in the world-famous…
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