Activities & Attractions

With its convenient location just an hour boat ride from the Southern California coast, Catalina Island has been a popular day trip from Los Angeles for generations. Day trippers can plan an excursion brimming with activities or simply explore the charming seaside village of Avalon. Wondering what to do when you get here? Here are…

Here’s everything you need to know about the Catalina glass bottom boat, one of the many things to do on the island. It’s one of the oldest attractions on Catalina Island. Fishermen began replacing the bottom of their skiffs with glass to take tourists to see the undersea world in the early 1900s. The popularity…

In the fall, it’s easy to answer the question: What is there to do on Catalina Island? Here are just a few of the many events you’ll find on the island calendar this autumn. Buccaneer Days: Things will be getting wild and pirate-y at Two Harbors for the annual Buccaneer Days bacchanal. With plenty of…

5 Fun Catalina Activities to do in the fall Catalina Island in the autumn is magical. Events are abundant, the weather is wonderful and there are plenty of things to do. Here are 5 fun Catalina Activities to do in the fall. Kayaking: It’s almost always a good time for kayaking on the island’s peaceful…

As summer warms the temperatures, the crystal clear waters around the island become irresistible. Contemplating a dip? Here are 7 Catalina things to see underwater. Kelp forest: This is what they mean when they talk about “Catalina’s undersea gardens.” Kelp is one of the fastest growing organisms on earth and around Catalina it creates spectacular…

Whether you are looking to sleep in, have a leisurely vacation brunch or are just here for the day, sometimes it’s afternoon activities you are looking for. Here are a dozen afternoon and evening activities on Catalina Island. Catalina Island Museum: Plan on at least an hour or so to explore the Catalina Island Museum….

Throughout the year, the calendar of events on Catalina overflows with great things to do. There are so many great island events, in fact, that it can be hard to chose which to attend. Here are our Top Ten events on Catalina. JazzTrax: For two weekends every October, Catalina Island is filled with the cool…

While there’s never a bad time to visit, the best time to visit Catalina Island is entirely subjective. It may be in fall, when festivals dot the calendar of events. It could be winter, when its hushed and unrushed. Or perhaps you prefer the bustle — and the heat — of summer. Spring offers its…

Thanks to its temperate climate, Catalina’s seasons are much less apparent than those elsewhere. But for those who love the island, each season provides subtle differences that bring joy to visiting in different times of the year. If you’re here in winter, here are three things to do on Catalina Island. Take a tour to…

Luckily, the weather on Catalina Island is seldom frightful, but there’s no denying that winter can bring a bit of a chill to the air. Here are five family-friendly things to do on Catalina this winter. Take on a Catalina Escape Room If you’ve yet to try an escape room, what have you been waiting…