Misc

The buffalo milk is Catalina’s signature cocktail Like lobsters in Maine, barbecue in Texas and sourdough bread in San Francisco, many spots on the globe have their own signature cuisine. Other locales, however, tend toward more adults consumables. Whether it’s margaritas in Mexico, Cabernet in...

A Catalina Island raven’s view of Avalon One of the most familiar sights in Catalina Island’s skies are the coal-black shapes of common ravens. Avalon is home to both ravens and crows, but the crows are recent immigrants. Pairs of ravens have played in the...

Parasailing with Island Water Charters While Catalina Island abounds with land-based activities, including hiking, shopping and relaxing, the Pacific Ocean calls to most visitors. Whether they are drawn to soar above the waves or plunge beneath the surface, Island Water Charters and Catalina Divers Supply...

Catalina’s prolific kelp forests will soon reappear Catalina Island’s waters are nearly devoid of one of their signature species. Simmered by warmer sea temperatures and battered by surges from a pair of hurricanes, nearly all of Santa Catalina’s kelp forests are gone. The amber fronds...

The Catalina Casino hosts an annual New Year’s Eve gala One of Catalina Island’s most iconic events happens each year in its most iconic building. New Year’s Eve in the Catalina Island Casino is an event worthy of the landmark building that hosts it. Built...

Explore population numbers of Catalina Island fox. Photo by Jack Baldelli, Courtesy Catalina Island Conservancy. If you’re missing your favorite island and just can’t seem to schedule a getaway soon enough, there are plenty of ways to get a dose of Santa Catalina Island from...

A gift membership includes admission to the Wrigley Memorial and Botanic Garden. Photo courtesy Catalina Island Conservancy During the season of giving, Catalina Island offers a wealth of opportunities. Sweeping vistas, dramatic seascapes and flora and fauna found nowhere else on earth make Catalina’s interior...

Catalina Island dining offers something for everyone For many vacationers, dining out is a key component of a great vacation. New tastes and new experiences align with favorite traditions to create a culinary adventure. Catalina Island dining offers something for everyone. Early morning coffee shops,...

New visitors often have interesting questions. Learning everything there is to know about Catalina Island would take a lifetime. No matter how many times you visit or how many years you spend living here, there’s always something new to discover. Fascinating history, compelling geology and...