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Mother Nature has graced Southern California with mild weather year round, so seasonal changes tend to be more subtle on Catalina. This island paradise has its own rhythm and its own way marking the year’s passing – here are seven sure signs that spring is here. New activities:Spring has traditionally been a time when local…

For new visitors to the Island or visitors who have never explored past Avalon, the interior of the Island is like being transported to another world. A world where flora and fauna abound and wildlife roam free. The Jeep Eco Tour run by the Catalina Island Conservancy is a great way to get away from the hustle…

Have you explored Catalina Island yet? A new and fun way to see the Island is by Segway. Wherever you want to go in Avalon, the Segway can pretty much get you there. Fast and easy. It might look intimidating and challenging, but once you got the hang of it, you will want to buy…

With lives full of work, school and the numerous after school activities, many families don’t have time to just be together. Leave the paperwork and homework behind this Spring Break and reconnect on Catalina, where “Island Time” is the way of life. Here are some activities that will keep the kids (and the kids at…

Romance is always in the air on Catalina Island. With beautiful beaches where you can find sea glass and experience the most incredible sunrises, and delectable restaurants to share exquisite meals and conversations, Catalina has many romantic treasures for everyone to experience. Here are 8 romantic things to do on Catalina Island: 1. See a…

New Year’s is the time to set resolutions to make a difference in your life. In honor of 2017, here are 17 resolutions for the upcoming year, all of which you can do on Santa Catalina Island. 1. Try something newChallenge yourself to get out of your comfort zone and do something different. Scuba diving,…

Do cheap eats exist on Catalina Island? Surprisingly enough, they do. You can get a street taco for a buck, a meatloaf sandwich with soup for $6.50 or a juicy, jumbo burger for $5. Avalon has a lot of great places to have lunch, but cheap-and-easy spots are few and far between. So we’re making…

If you’re looking for a spooktacular way to spend an hour or two in Avalon, check out Ghost Tours of Catalina, which offers a city walking tour that promises to introduce you to some of the island’s most haunting experiences. “Uncover Avalon’s deepest, darkest secrets when you participate in one of our ghost tours,” pledges…

Whether you’re a history buff, a vintage movie fan or a baseball junkie, you won’t want to miss Avalon’s newest addition — the $10-million Ada Blanche Wrigley Schreiner Building, home to the Catalina Island Museum. If you happen to be in the neighborhood on Sept. 24, admission to the new museum will be free that…

A friend of mine says the only thing that makes him happier than a day at Catalina is spending part of that day bar-hopping on the island Happy Hour Tour. He makes a good point. Taste of Catalina’s adults-only Happy Hour Tour introduces participants to some of the best watering holes in Avalon. You can…

I may have been lying on a massage table in Avalon, but I felt transported to the beach of a Greek island. The location was Island Spa Catalina, where I was trying out the heated sand bed, one of only a few in the United States. The treatment technique is based on ancient Greek concepts,…

I’d heard about the hike to Ballast Point for years. “It’s steep,” friends said, “but the view is worth it. ” They were right on both counts.Ballast Point rises above Two Harbors, a small settlement about 20 miles northwest of Avalon. Summer and fall are perfect times to visit Two Harbors; catch a Catalina Express…