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Now that you’ve finally convinced your team that Catalina Island is the ideal destination for your next corporate retreat, what’s next? We’ve put together a few steps to make planning a Catalina corporate retreat a breeze. Decide how long your corporate retreat is going to be. While a Catalina day trip is an easy way…

Our favorite things to do on Catalina Island in the spring can be summed up in four words. Get out of town. Thanks to generous – and long-overdue – rainfall, Catalina Island has erupted in spring time beauty. We’ve got green hillsides that rival Ireland and a dappling of spectacular wildflowers – but there’s also…

Let’s face it. If you suffer from seasickness and can’t abide the many remedies available, the ferry to Catalina Island is a daunting prospect. Mal de mer, as the French put it, has inspired more than a few people to seek alternative transportation to Catalina. Luckily that alternative has plenty of other benefits. Island Express…

Part of the fun of a Catalina Island vacation is getting here. There are several options for transportation to Catalina Island, including boat and helicopter. The most convenient for central Orange County is the Catalina Flyer, which is operated by Catalina Passenger Services out of Balboa Island in Newport Beach. The Catalina Flyer cruises through…

Are you planning a group trip to Catalina Island? Whether it’s an executive retreat with 10 members of your senior staff, an incentive trip for your top 100 sales staff members or a family reunion with 45 of your closest relatives, a little forethought and planning can help you create a memorable experience for everyone….

A Catalina Island vacation offers something for everyone. Things to do on Catalina range from heart-pounding adventures to relaxing escapades, ensuring that an Avalon getaway will be memorable for the entire family. For those who like to explore the past on their vacation, Catalina Island offers a surprisingly diverse history, replete with smugglers and native…

It all started with a song. 26 Miles Across the Sea, Santa Catalina is awaitin’ for me, Santa Catalina, the island of Romance, Romance, Romance …. When the 4 Preps’ iconic classic hit the airwaves in 1957, it popularized the island’s reputation as a romantic getaway, but Catalina has long been a destination for lovers….

Like the rest of Southern California, Catalina Island has been plagued by a seemingly never-ending drought. The lack of water has parched the island’s hillsides, decimated landscapes and driven residents to an array of creative measures to contend with ever more stringent water rationing. As a result, the slightest drizzle is greeted with glee by…

Catalina Island weather is one of the many wonders of this Southern California vacation destination. Lows rarely exceed 60 degrees in the daytime and even at night temperatures below 50 are a rarity. Even with the mild weather on Catalina, practical activities change – plunging into the sea without a wetsuit can be a bit…

With the unending list of things to do on Catalina Island, it is the perfect destination for families with children both young and old. While we had a hard time narrowing it down to just a few, here are our top five Catalina activities for kids. Of course the beach is first: From building sandcastles…