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Santa Catalina Island has a rich and interesting history. From ancient Native American communities to movie stars, this 76-square-mile landmass has seen an eclectic group of people grace its shores ...

Visitors to Catalina Island have 27 miles of new options to leave Avalon behind and trek into the isle’s back country, thanks to a newly opened series of trails. The trails were added as part of ...

Visitors to Catalina Island have 27 miles of new options to leave Avalon behind and trek into the isle’s back country, thanks to a newly opened series of trails. The trails were added as part of ...

You’d think — having lived my whole life in Southern California — that I’d have spent significant time on Catalina, the island just roughly 22 miles offshore. But I haven’t. For most Californians, ...

Trudging up the steep, cactus-lined trail to Ballast Point on Catalina Island off Southern California, the views of the Pacific and a pair of scenic harbors below were becoming increasingly epic.

The Catalina Zip Line Eco Tour is operated by the Catalina Island Company and is an exhilarating adventure that lets you soar through natural beauty while learning about the island's ecosystem. It's a ...

Admit it: You’ve been meaning to go to Catalina for years now, but somehow never actually get there. We understand. But, with some minimal planning (i.e. a ferry ticket and a hotel reservation), it’s ...