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- Things to Do
- Land Tours
- Catalina Island Zip Line Eco Tour
- Ridgetop Eco Adventure Tour
- Discover Avalon
- Journey to the Sky
- Bison Expedition
- Catalina Aerial Adventure
- Catalina Falconry Experience
- Hiking / Walking
- Ocean Tours
- Discover Two Harbors
- Undersea Sub Expedition
- Glass Bottom Boat
- Flying Fish Voyage
- Fishing
- SCUBA
- Exclusive Tours
- Descanso Beach Club
- Cabana Rentals
- Beach Parties & Live Music
- Island Spa Catalina
- Camping
- Trans-Catalina Trail
- Events
- Catalina Wine Mixer
- Two Harbors Wine Fest
- Independence Day Celebration in Two Harbors
- Two Harbors Brew Fest
- Catalina Casino Tours
- Discover the Casino
- Behind the Scenes
- Avalon Theatre
- Shopping
- Catalina Island Gift Cards
- Golf
- Catalina Island Golf Course
- Golf Gardens Mini Golf
- Two Harbors
- Visitor Services
- Two Harbors Annual Events
- Independence Day Celebration in Two Harbors
- Two Harbors Wine Fest
- Two Harbors Brew Fest
- Buccaneer Days
- General Store
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- Harbor Sands
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- Biking
- Disc Golf
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- Shore Boat
- Dive & Recreation Center
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- SCUBA
- Kayaking
- Snorkeling
- Two Harbors Boating
- Two Harbors Mooring Special
- Mooring Sites
- Mooring Info & Rules
- Mooring Reservations & Fees
- Boat-In Camping
- Ripper's Cove
- Paradise Cove
- Cabrillo Beach
- Lava Wall
- Gibraltar Beach
- Goat Harbor
- Long Point
- Italian Gardens
- Willow Cove
- Land & Marine Services
- Course Settings
- Marine Preservation
- Trans-Catalina Trail
- Trans-Catalina Trail
- Lodging
- Avalon
- Pavilion Hotel
- Hotel Atwater
- Mt Ada
- Guest Rooms at Mt Ada
- ADA Features
- Two Harbors
- Banning House Lodge
- Villa Santa Rosa
- Villa Santa Cruz
- Camping
- Avalon Camping
- Hermit Gulch
- Hermit Gulch Campground Rules
- Two Harbors Camping
- Two Harbors
- Bahia Azul
- Brisa Del Mar
- Deck Rooms
- Little Harbor
- Primitive Camping
- Black Jack
- Parson's Landing
- Boat In Camping
- Camping Guidelines & FAQs
- Rental Gear Supplies
- Trans Catalina Trail
- Packages
- Lodging
- Boat & Hotel
- Romance Package
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- Boat & Banning House Lodge
- Boat & Hotel | Catalina Flyer
- Tall Tiki Tales Package
- Activities & Adventures
- Ship & Zip
- Boating
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- Dining
- Avalon
- Antonio's Pizzeria & Cabaret
- Avalon Grille
- Bistro at the Atwater
- Descanso Beach Club
- CHILL at Descanso Beach Club
- Flx Biergarten
- Catering
- Two Harbors
- Harbor Sands
- Harbor Reef Restaurant
- Summer Dance Party
- Harbor Reef Saloon
- West End Galley
- Isthmus Picnic Sites
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- El Rancho Escondido
- Catalina Island Museum
- Wrigley Memorial & Botanical Gardens
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About Catalina
California's island escapetm
Leave all the hustle and bustle behind and return to a slower pace of life, the island life. Whether it’s your first visit or fiftieth, Catalina Island's rich storied history and unique charm keeps people coming back time and again.
A Tale of Two Ends
About 22 miles south-southwest of Los Angeles, Catalina Island is the southernmost island of California's Channel Islands. The Island is made up of two towns, the incorporated city of Avalon on the east end, and the unincorporated village Two Harbors on the west end. The island is just 22 miles long and 8 miles across. Outside of the two towns is a rugged wilderness of majestic beauty under the stewardship of the Catalina Island Conservancy.
Getting to Catalina Island
You can take a passenger ferry from Newport Beach, Dana Point, Long Beach or San Pedro. You can also fly over via private plane, or sail over on a private boat. Catalina Island’s Airport in the Sky sits on a mountaintop, 1,602 feet above sea level. Visit our boating section for information about mooring around Catalina Island. Catalina Island is a regular weekly stop for some Cruise Ships.
Most visitors and residents get around the island by foot, bike or golf cart. The weather on the Island is described as a mild subtropical climate with warm temperatures year-round. Find out about Catalina Island’s history, and view maps, webcams, events, and photos.
We look forward to seeing you on Santa Catalina Island.
*Even though we love dogs and other pets, the hotels, restaurants, and facilities of the Catalina Island Company do not have accommodations for dogs or pets and are not considered pet-friendly.