Skip to main content
Logo of The Avalon Hotel on Catalina Island featuring stylized waves and the letter "A."

Our Catalina Island Blog

Category: Catalina Island
A scenic view overlooking a marina with palm trees, featuring a table with a bottle of wine and two glasses.

Celebrate Romance with a Valentine's Day Getaway to Catalina Island

The most romantic holiday of the year is upon us. Now is the time to start thinking about a Valentine's Day getaway to Catalina Island. A coastal California getaway is oh-so-romantic and provides all the class and elegance...plus a proper dose of fun… Read more
A colorful pier extends over calm water, surrounded by palm trees and vibrant hillside homes.

Your Perfect Catalina Island Honeymoon

Enjoy a luxury Catalina Island honeymoon experience in our beautiful hotel by the sea. Located just off the coast of southern California, embark on a quick ferry ride to our romantic destination, where you can spend your first days as husband and wif… Read more
A diverse botanical garden featuring various cacti and succulent plants.

Visit Wrigley Memorial and Botanical Gardens

The Catalina Island Conservancy is no stranger to the limelight, as it continues to be one of our proudest and most visited organizations on the island. With so much to do and see, we hope to make it easy with two of our favorite Conservancy landmark… Read more
Aerial view of a coastal harbor with boats, a pier, and colorful buildings along the shore.

The Green Pleasure Pier on Catalina Island

Colorful and charismatic, the Green Pleasure Pier on Catalina Island is a magnet to tourists and locals alike. You may have seen it on travel websites, postcards, or social media posts. Explore this charming pier that has stood the test of time. With… Read more
Aerial view of a rugged, mountainous island surrounded by water, presented in black and white.

Top 7 Events in the History of Catalina Island

Webster's Dictionary defines "history" as the study of past events. Studying history helps us understand how events in the past shaped the people and places as we know them in our day. This is especially true for Catalina Island. In fact, the top 7 e… Read more
A scenic view of a harbor filled with boats, surrounded by hills and coastal buildings under a clear blue sky.

Preserving Paradise | Catalina Island Conservancy Mission

The Catalina Island Conservancy is an organization dedicated to protecting and restoring the natural ecosystems of the world-famous Catalina Island. Located off the coast of Southern California, this island paradise is home to various rare species an… Read more
A panoramic view of a coastal town with boats and hills in the background.

Discovering Paradise: Exploring the Epic Beaches of Catalina Island

Discover Paradise by visiting the beaches of Catalina Island. Also known as Santa Catalina Island, It's a small island off the coast of California, located just 26 miles southwest of Los Angeles. With an area of around 75 square miles, Catalina Islan… Read more