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Summer isn’t over just yet! Catalina Island is the ultimate paradise just an hour away from Southern California. Take advantage of the summer season.

Water Activities

Nothing screams summer like a beach club on an island. Just past the Catalina Casino is Catalina’s only beachside restaurant and bar, Descanso Beach Club. You can sit tableside on the patio or rent a chaise lounge chair and cabana right on the beach.

Hop on board the Glass Bottom Boat Voyage for a cruise through Avalon Harbor and Lovers Cove Marine Preserve. It’s the perfect family adventure along the coastline. Discover a variety of fish and plants in the crystal-clear water.

Take a dip into Catalina’s cool water with sports gear from Wet Spot Rentals. Wet Spot Rentals is located just past the Avalon ferry terminal as your one stop shop for water fun. Kayak over kelp forests, paddle board above blue waters or snorkel through undersea gardens.

Restaurant

Enjoy fresh seafood and views of the harbor at Avalon’s oceanfront restaurant, Bluewater Grill. It’s a contemporary take on a classic New England seafood house, serving specialties like cioppino, fish and chips, and homemade chowder. Ask to be seated outside!

Original Antonio’s Pizzeria has been welcoming customers since 1977 for lunch and dinner. Grab a quick slice or dine inside their nostalgic restaurant, full of character. The menu is full of so many delicious options like classic and signature pizzas, pasta dinners, sandwiches and more!

Dine where the surf meets the turf! Steve’s Steakhouse and Seafood is a classic steakhouse on the waterfront of Crescent Avenue. Their established menu of Omaha corn-fed steaks and fresh local seafood is accompanied by homemade desserts and an extensive wine list.

Events 

Events on Catalina Island are even sweeter during the summer! Avalon and Two Harbors offer a variety of special events that are held throughout each week like free concerts, movies on the beach and summer beach bingo. Attend some one of these exciting events before summer ends. For more information, please visit LoveCatalina.com.

You can make your getaway a day trip by booking round-trip tickets at CatalinaExpress.com. Or stay a night or two and book with our special deals on Boat and Hotel Packages at CatalinaPackage.com!