Foodies

It?s back! The Catalina Food Tour ? one of our most popular tours ? has returned to Avalon. This updated tour, operated by our sister company, takes visitors to some of the island?s newest and most popular restaurants as well as to one of Avalon?s most storied bars. Ready to learn more about the Catalina…

While there are plenty of options for getting to Catalina, if you’re like most island visitors, you’ll get to the island aboard Catalina Express. IEX Helicopters and Newport Beach’s Catalina Transportation Services are other options, but Catalina Express offers up to 30 departures a day and travelers can choose from three different ports: Long Beach, San Pedro and Dana Point. Once onboard one of the boats in the company’s fleet of vessels, Catalina Express offers a full bar and a range of snacks to keep you fueled up for the crossing. The friendly bartenders are happy to craft just about any concoction, but locals and frequent travelers know just what to order. Catalina Express is famous for its Bloody Marys. For decades, these crave-worthy cocktails have pleased the palates of the Catalina ferry service’s passengers and once you’ve had one,…

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…

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…

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…

Whether you are visiting the Island for the first time or just need to get away from the mainland for a brief respite, a day trip to Catalina provides an irresistible escape from the ordinary.One of the most delicious Catalina day trip activities is a Taste of Catalina Food Tour. With visits to several restaurants,…