When the summer crowds thin out, Catalina Island gets even better. National family travel outlet Family Vacationist recently featured the island in its roundup of the best places to travel in shoulder season, calling out the adventures that make a fall escape worth it.
Hike the coastal trails, paddle a kayak, soar on a zipline, snorkel in clear water, or lace up your skates at the Catalina Casino. Prefer to slow down? Settle into a private cabana at Descanso Beach Club and let the day drift by. The story also points visitors to Pier 24, the island’s newest oceanfront restaurant, and to Hotel Atwater and Pavilion Hotel in the heart of Avalon, ideal bases for an overnight stay.
The story has since been syndicated by USA Today, bringing Catalina’s off-season appeal to an even wider audience. The syndicated version spotlights Hotel Atwater as a place to stay in Avalon.
Read the full stories:
- Family Vacationist: You wouldn’t expect these places to be so much fun in the off-season
- USA Today: These popular destinations are better when nobody else is there