When you live in Los Angeles and Orange County’s urban and suburban sprawl, it’s easy to forget that California is actually blessed with an abundance of stunning wild spaces right in our own backyard. One of the top outdoor destinations you absolutely need to explore is Catalina Island, which offers…
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Easter Weekend on Catalina Island has historically been one for the books. Up till the 60s, an annual Avalon Easter pageant began at sunrise on Easter Sunday, with locals acting out the resurrection of Christ on Buena Vista Point. Each of the actors was clad in full costumes and robes, and the stage…
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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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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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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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Nearly a century ago, chewing gum entrepreneur William Wrigley Jr. boarded a steamship with his wife Ada and their son Philip to get a first look at the island he had purchased shares in just two weeks earlier. As they neared Catalina, the fog that had obscured their view suddenly lifted, prompting…
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