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Back to school. The three words bring dread to the under 18 set and relief – if not glee – to their parents. On Catalina Island, back to school means a decided shift from families to couples, as family vacations give way to passionate escapes. Fall is the perfect time to plan a romantic getaway…

Planning a family reunion – no matter where it is – can be daunting. With so many ages, interests and personalities, family reunions are rife with the potential for conflict and contention. A Catalina Island family reunion offers convenient travel, a range of lodging options and a number of choices for activities and dining. While…

One of the first things visitors notice when they disembark from the boat to Catalina Island is the crystal clear water. It’s no wonder. Catalina’s underwater visibility frequently stretches 100 feet and the fascinating denizens of the sea are immediately apparent even from the boat dock. Bright orange garibaldi are often the first fish spotted,…

Summer time and the living is easy. At least it is when you are vacationing on Catalina Island with kids. No matter what their age, there’s plenty of things to do with kids on Catalina in the summer. Here are our top seven summer activities for kids. Play on the beach. This one is pretty…

It doesn’t take long to realize that Catalina Island is one of the most picturesque places in Southern California. The charming town of Avalon, the dramatic architecture of the Casino building and the stunning seascapes all seem to call out for photographs, whether it’s a quick snap shot, a stunning landscape or a selfie with…

What could be better than a trip to Catalina Island? How about a free trip to Catalina Island? That’s just what we’d like to give you. Catalina Tours is hosting a new social media contest that gives you not just the chance to win a great trip to Catalina Island, but also have some fun…

Teenagers. The word alone is enough to elicit a sympathetic sigh and perhaps an eyeroll. But finding the right things to do for teens on Catalina Island can inspire smiles from your kids like you haven’t seen since middle school. Knowing the right thing to do for your kids on Catalina — aka #Kidalina —…

With its authentic adventures, spectacular scenery and numerous things to do, it’s no wonder that Catalina Island has become #Kidalina Island. Part two of our series on things to do on Catalina with kids includes grade schoolers and tweens. Click here for part one. Grade schoolers See fish fly – at high speed – Catalina…

There’s a reason Catalina Island has a new nickname. With smile-inspiring activities for every age group, “Kidalina” is an all-natural, authentic alternative to a theme park vacation. There are so many things to do on Catalina Island as a family, we had to break it down into two parts. Here’s part one, our three favorite…

Wow. Even those of us who have lived on the Island for many years are in awe. This has been one of the best years for wildflowers on Catalina in decades. Thanks to generous, drought-busting rainfall, hillsides that have been brown, gold and dusty are now emerald, jade and lush – creating the perfect background…