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Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup set for Feb. 22 Catalina’s crystal clear waters are a constant source of amazement. Bright orange garibaldi, amber fronds of kelp and playful sea lions can all be seen from the surface, thanks to the exceptional water clarity found around Santa...
Photo Courtesy of Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce Finding romance on the Island of Romance There’s perhaps no other holiday so fraught with expectations and implications as St. Valentine’s Day. For more than 200 years, Feb. 14 has been celebrated as the day of love,...
It often seems as if there are two Catalina islands: the relative hustle and bustle of Avalon and the rest of Santa Catalina Island. Two Harbors, at the opposite end of the island from Avalon, exemplifies that dichotomy. Less than half a mile wide, the...
Photo courtesy Spectrum Sports Catalina Island’s rugged terrain and breath-taking vistas have been challenging athletes for decades. Each year, feats of speed and endurance dot the calendar, with marathons, double marathons and a triathlon attracting extreme athletes from around the country to Catalina Island. On...
Catalina Island vacations frequently begin before travelers even arrive in Avalon, especially if a whale or dolphins are spotted from the Catalina ferry. Frolicking dolphins and massive whales are often spotted between the mainland and the island, with more than a dozen species regularly spotted...

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