Activities & Attractions

Everyone knows that on Christmas Eve, Santa Claus flies around the globe with his cadre of hard-charging reindeer. What’s not quite so well known is that the jolly gent likes unwinding on the island after his grueling night of delivering presents all around the world. If you’d like to relax like the man in red,…

For nearly 100 years, the Catalina Casino has been the island’s most iconic landmark. With its red-tile roof and Moorish influences, this dramatic building has come to define Avalon Harbor; overshadowing the other Catalina landmarks. Just to make sure you draw your eyes away from the icon, here are five Catalina landmarks that aren’t the…

Now that Thanksgiving has passed and all the leftovers have been consumed, we can officially start getting into the spirit of the season. Here are three ways to enjoy the holidays on Catalina Island. For 25 years, Catalina Island has welcomed the season with shopping, carolers and seasonal cheer at an Avalon event now known…

While it’s no longer considered the “off-season,” the pace of life is certainly a bit slower on Catalina Island in the fall. The summer crowds have dissipated, the beaches are no longer covered with families and – every once in a while – there’s a bit of chill in the air. In honor of those…

If you’re responsible for group travel planning, you’ve got your hands full. Anything that can make your job easier is a good thing, so here are answers to three common questions about group travel to Catalina Island. How soon should we book? While simple day trips can usually be booked up to three days out,…

There are so many places to see and things to do on Catalina that it’s easy to get overwhelmed with the options. Especially for first time visitors to the island the myriad tours, activities and things to do can lead to decision overload. Here are our three must-see Catalina attractions. The Catalina Casino – This…

As summer begins to wind down, our thoughts are turning from the high adrenaline of the high season to slowing down the pace and relaxing – just a bit. In honor of that change of pace, here are our top five relaxing things to do on Catalina Island. Trip to Two Harbors: Thanks to the…

For thousands of years, kings, queens and their courtiers spent their days hunting with some of the most majestic predators on earth. And now, thanks to one of the newest things to do on Catalina Island, you can experience this thrilling activity as well. The Catalina Falconry Experience showcases this ancient sport and the powerful…

There’s more than one reason that Catalina has become one of the most popular new destinations for team-building in Southern California. Convenient travel, proximity to the mainland and near perfect weather are some of the factors, but many event planners are citing the diversity of things to do on Catalina as the deciding reason. Team-building…

It’s not often that the weather in Avalon gets too hot for comfort, but when it does there are plenty of things to do on Catalina that let you beat the heat. Take a look at our five favorite ways to cool off on the island. Go snorkeling: It may seem obvious but getting in…