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Catalina soapstone

28 Feb 2017
Catalina’s airport was built near a historic soapstone quarry Catalina Island has been inhabited for thousands of years. Long before the first Europeans crossed the Atlantic, Pimu, as it was known, hosted generations of islanders, who created an Island based lifestyle and culture. The island...
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Catalina Island Conservancy volunteers

28 Feb 2017
Removing non-native plants is a key element in preserving the island’s native ecology Catalina Island is home to an array of species found nowhere else on earth. Island ecosystems foster isolation, which in turn fosters specialization. Catalina Island Mahogany, St. Catherine’s Lace and Santa Catalina...
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26 Miles Across the Sea

28 Feb 2017
Catalina’s reputation as the Island of Romance was cemented by the Four Preps’ hit song Santa Catalina Island has inspired artists and musicians for generations. The Channel Island’s natural beauty and serenity as well as the fact that it’s, well, an island seems to motivate...
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Catalina transportation

28 Feb 2017
Golf carts are a common choice for Catalina transportation One of the first things that visitors to Catalina Island notice is the prevalence of golf carts. Normally seen only on the links, these petite vehicles serve as primary transportation in Avalon, with families and individuals...
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LGBT travel Catalina Island

28 Feb 2017
Catalina Island’s natural beauty and proximity to Southern California have long made it a popular getaway for gay and lesbian travelers. With dramatic natural beauty, extreme sports and one-of-a-kind environmental wonders, the island appeals to a diverse array of travelers and Avalon’s Mediterranean atmosphere, quaint...
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