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Catalina Island is home to fascinating array of homes. From dramatic ocean-view estates to quaint beach cottages, Avalon’s homes run the gamut from lavish to quirky. Thanks to the Catalina Island Medical Center Foundation, Catalina Island residents and visitors will soon have an opportunity to...
Catalina Island features several iconic landmarks. The pre-eminent landmark is, of course, the Catalina Casino, which has represented Catalina Island around the nation for nearly a century. Chimes Tower, the Holly Hill House and the green Pleasure Pier have also achieved iconic status, as has...
The Catalina Island calendar brims with special events. From music to art, athletic events to wine festivals, Catalina offers something for everyone. Some of Avalon’s special events have been held every year for more than half a century; others have been added to the calendar...
Catalina Island marine life has long thrilled visitors to the island and California sea lions are one of the most fascinating creatures around. One of two species of pinnipeds commonly seen around the island, California sea lions have long interacted with humans. Big Ben, a...
Like the rest of Southern California, Catalina Island has been in the grip of a historic drought for the last several years. Residents and visitors alike have worked together to address Catalina’s dwindling water supplies. Restaurants have stopped serving water on request – in fact...

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