In light of Women’s History Month, the Catalina Island Company is highlighting Ada Wrigley (the namesake of Mt Ada), Helen Atwater Wrigley (the namesake of Hotel Atwater), and the role female inclusion played in the Wrigley family’s history. Ada Wrigley was the beloved wife of William Wrigley Jr…
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While it feels like just yesterday we were ringing in the new year at home, spring break is already upon us. Catalina Island, just an hour off the coast of southern California, is an ideal destination where you can stay close to home, but feel far away. To get to Catalina Island, Catalina Express…
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Travel is resuming in California, but it's no surprise that regional travel will remain paramount. This makes Catalina Island the ideal getaway to stay close, but feel far when you're ready to take a romantic vacation with your special someone. The popular song by the Four Preps, “26 Miles Across…
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One of the most popular dishes at Avalon Grille on Catalina Island is the roasted tomato soup! This recipe is versatile: it can be an appetizer to a hearty meal, or can be enjoyed as a meal in itself for those with a lighter appetite. Executive chef Roberto Hernandez shares this recipe so that you…
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This Thanksgiving might look a little different, but one thing that remains the same is the ability for an immediate family to bond and cook together. Here's a family-friendly recipe from Catalina Island Company executive chef, Roberto Hernandez, that kids can cook in the kitchen alongside an adult…
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While this year may be a little different than most, it's still the time of year when we can gather with family for a traditional turkey dinner, have a little pumpkin pie, and then spend the rest of the weekend lounging around on the sofa in a food-induced coma. Maybe this is the Thanksgiving you…
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Catalina Island Company Executive Chef, Roberto Hernandez, is bringing Catalina right to your kitchen. Today he'll be teaching you how to make one of his favorite dishes -- cod ceviche! This quick, five part video series shows you each of the steps you need to do along the way. To get started…
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We know you miss Catalina Island, and we miss you, too! But you don't have to wait for California's Stay at Home order to be lifted to kick back with a classic Catalina cocktail. You can make your own Catalina memories at home with these two cocktails, straight from Descasno Beach Club and Avalon…
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Who doesn’t enjoy the Holidays; great food, fun with family and friends, and, of course, presents! But with all the shopping, decorating, and partying, this time of year can be a bit exhausting. By the time New Year’s Eve rolls around, you can barely stay awake long enough to watch the ball drop on…
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More than a century ago, William Wrigley Jr. set out to create a “playground for all” on Catalina Island. Today, nearly one million people from all walks of life visit Catalina each year to enjoy everything from a relaxing day at Descanso Beach Club to an exciting ride on the Zip Line Eco Tour. But…
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