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Catalina Island is a picture perfect paradise and a world apart from the hustle and bustle of the mainland just 22 miles away. The air is refreshing, the water is clear, the community is casual and friendly, and there’s not one traffic light on the whole Island. From the city of Avalon to the rustic village of Two Harbors, experience the Island for yourself - explore the rugged back country where the buffalo roam, enjoy the most stylish in dining experiences, conquer the rush of thrilling adventures, and relax on the sand with the gentle rhythm of the ocean. When you’re on Island Time, you’re always having the time of your life
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Buccaneer Days in Two Harbors
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30th Annual Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival
October 13 - 16
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History
Catalina Island is part of Los Angeles County, and Avalon, incorporated in 1913, was the thirtieth city in the county.
The Chicago Cubs trained on Catalina Island from 1921 to 1951.
Avalon's golf course was first built in 1892, making it the oldest course in Southern California.
There were once two piers in Avalon Bay, the Steamer Pier and the Pleasure Pier. Today the Pleasure Pier remains (first built in 1909).
Former U. S. presidents Calvin Coolidge, Herbert Hoover, Ronald Reagan, and Richard Nixon all visited Catalina Island. President Warren G. Harding died just one week before his scheduled visit to the Island.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of the fictional character Sherlock Holmes, visited the Island in 1923.
There was once an exclusive gambling establishment on Whittley Avenue called the Pilgrim Club. Built in 1902, it burned down in the Avalon fire of 1915, along with the about a third of the town.
In 1929, Winston Churchill visited the Island just long enough to catch a marlin in record time.
The M. V. Phoenix, last of the island's fleet of paddlewheel glass-bottom boats, was originally built in 1931 and retired from service in 1991.
Get a Massage
Catalina has teams of massage therapists and rejuvenating spas, just waiting to melt the stress away. Find your massage on Catalina
Enjoy the Island’s signature drink - a Buffalo Milk
Have a fun night on the town - island style. Find your after hours hangout.
Go on a Flying Fish Tour
Spend a day on the island waters, looking for your next big catch. Find a flying fish tour.
Rent a Golf Cart to tour around town
Let the wind blow through your hair as you roll in style. Find yourself a golf cart.
Free Wrigley stage Concerts
Rock out, mellow out or jam out at Catalina's Free Concerts. Check the schedule here.
Visit the new Catalina Island Museum
Re-live history, soak up art and learn something new at the Catalina Island Museum.
Get a waffle ice cream cone
Savor every delectable bite of a hand made waffle cone ice cream at Big Olaf's Ice Cream.
Zip Line
Try Catalina's newest outdoor adventure, the Zip Line Eco Tour at the Descanso Beach Club.
Kayak along the coast
Get your paddle (and maybe a little more) wet, as you check out the Catalina coastline via Kayak.
