Southern Californians are so lucky. In just a little over an hour away—a boat ride across the ocean—lies an island getaway like no other. Catalina has been a romantic destination ever since it became a favorite resort town in the late 1800s. Of course, there’s plenty to do on Catalina for family vacations, outdoor adventures, and fishing and diving trips. And, maybe most importantly, if you’re looking for the best way to spend a romantic weekend with your significant other—he

Since its early days as a resort destination, Catalina Island has always exemplified the ultimate summer. Beaches are packed with umbrellas and chairs. Boats fill the harbor. Fireworks light up the sky. Kids ramble around town with ice cream cones and candy. It’s a summer time paradise. But if you’ve never cozied up to Catalina in the winter, you’ve missed out. The town of Avalon slows down to a pace that truly embodies island living.  You’ll want the best accommodations in A

It doesn’t really make sense to use the term “off season” to describe the fall and winter months on Catalina Island. Perhaps, instead, some better names would be: the season of tranquility or island time. In any case, while summer is popular, traveling to Catalina from September through March is a great idea. The crowds of summer have dissipated, but the weather remains mild. And the beauty that draws so many visitors to the island remains, sometimes even a little greener and

Since the Banning brothers built lodges and ran tours in the late 1800s, Catalina Island has been a desirable resort destination. In...

It’s the summer of 2025, and there’s a lot of buzz around Catalina Island. New York Times best-selling author Michael Connelly has...

In the 1920s, Catalina Island was emerging as a premier resort destination with the tagline: In all the world, no trip like this.  Its...

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It is believed that Catalina Island has had human inhabitants since 7000 BC. The island’s native people, the Tongva, had mainland...

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Nothing says getaway like a boat ride—or even a helicopter ride—that brings you to a special destination. Whether you travel by sea or...

Catalina Island is a perfect romantic getaway There's more than one reason Catalina Island is known as the Island of Romance....