Labor Day Getaway to Catalina Island: Your Must-Read Guide

By Catalina Island Company on Aug. 05, 2026

Looking for a Labor Day weekend escape? Catalina Island offers sun-kissed beaches, thrilling adventures, delicious cuisine, and endless entertainment.
 

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Descanso Beach Club: Cabanas, Cocktails, and Relaxation

Start your adventure at Descanso Beach Club, where you can enjoy specialty cocktails beachside or relax in a cabana or chaise lounge at one of California’s only beaches where you can sip a drink with your toes in the sand.

Dance to live music during Descanso Beach Club’s summer beach parties

Adventures Awaits

Elevate your heart rate with a Zip Line Eco Tour, flying up to 35 mph 600 feet above Descanso Canyon. Discover the opulence and heritage of the Catalina Casino with a tour, take a turn around the ballroom on roller skates with the Skate the Wrigley Ballroom experience, then stop by in the evening for Summer Nights in the Ballroom. Check out the full list of Activities & Adventures. 

A Toast to Culinary Adventures

Start your day at Bistro at the Atwater with a hearty breakfast and delicious coffee. Enjoy craft beers at Flx Biergarten or visit Pier 24.for relaxed waterfront dining. For dinner, savor perfection at Avalon Grille.

Two Harbors: The Intersection of Adventure and Tranquility

Head to Two Harbors for outdoor adventures like hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, boating, fishing, snorkeling, and world-class SCUBA diving. Rent all the equipment you need at the Dive & Recreation Center. Relax at Harbor Sands with food and drinks at your beachside palapa or chaise lounge. Travel between Two Harbors and Avalon on the Discover Two Harbors Cyclone Speedboat. Test your skills at the Jimmy Walker “Buffalo Chip” Toss on September 5.
 

Take the Plunge 

Don’t delay—start planning your island adventure now and prepare for an unforgettable journey through Catalina’s splendors. Book your stay at one of our incredible lodging options. 

 

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