The Catalina Way. An Insider's Guide to Catalina Island

ZIP LINE ECO TOUR

Construction is underway on the new Zip Line Eco Tour. Bringing a new element of adventure to Catalina Island, this and the new Sea Trek Underwater Adventure will allow visitors to explore two of Catalina Island’s greatest attractions, its unspoiled interior and its magnificent undersea kelp forests.
Starting almost 600 feet above [...]

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Posted by Nicole Richey on December 18th, 2009 | Posted in Island Update | No Comments »

Construction has begun on the new Avalon Grille restaurant

The Santa Catalina Island Company has begun demolition of their Discovery Tour Center on the corner of Crescent Ave. and Catalina St. to establish a new restaurant in town. Situated in the center of town across from the Green Pleasure Pier, the new Avalon Grille, an American tavern styled restaurant, will open in late [...]

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Posted by Nicole Richey on December 2nd, 2009 | Posted in Island Update | No Comments »

Shop at Home Night

Another Catalina Island Holiday gem is the annual ‘Shop at Home Night’ December 6th, 2009. In short, it is a one-night shopping extravaganza with holiday discounts, strolling carolers and prize drawings. Originally designed to keep the ‘locals’ holiday shopping at home, it has become quite a draw for visitors as well. People love [...]

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Posted by Nicole Richey on November 17th, 2009 | Posted in Avalon Events, Entertainment, Free Stuff!, Island Update | No Comments »

Count Down to 2010 on the Island of Romance

Make reservations for New Year’s Eve on Catalina Island now and SAVE! Package your transportation, accommodations and admission into the gala and save 25%.
Where better to ring in the new year than the Casino Ballroom on beautiful Catalina Island?. Enjoy buffet dinner, dancing, champagne, party favors, souvenir wine, balloon drop and [...]

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Posted by Nicole Richey on November 7th, 2009 | Posted in Island Update | 1 Comment »

2nd Annual Catalina Island Festival of World Music

Spend the day outdoors Saturday October 24th in the warm Catalina Island sunshine listening to great live music.  The Festival of World Music 2009 kicks off at 11am tomorrow at the Field of Dreams in Avalon.  The festival is brought to you by the Catalina Island Performing Arts Foundation and promises a day of music, food, [...]

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Posted by Nicole Richey on October 24th, 2009 | Posted in Island Update | No Comments »

Catalina Island Women’s Forum Wine Festival

This is the 14th annual fund raiser event, featuring more than 30 wineries, delectable hors d’ oeuvres and smooth jazz music. Net proceeds go to help support mentoring and scholarship programs for Avalon’s youth. Sample delicious varietals from dozens of prestigious wineries and indulge in decadent hors d’oeuvres. Bid on unique and exciting items at our Silent Auction and rRelax and enjoy live jazz by James Moody.

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Posted by Jared Ruplinger on September 12th, 2009 | Posted in Island Update | No Comments »

Catalina’s Airport in the Sky 50th Anniversary Celebration

Celebrating 50 years of general aviation operation!
Join the Catalina Island Conservancy and its Pilot Supporters for a celebration honoring 50 years of service to general aviation. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, October 18, 2009 at the Airport in the Sky (AVX).

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Posted by Jared Ruplinger on September 10th, 2009 | Posted in Island Update, Two harbors Events | No Comments »

2009 Catalina Micro Brew Fest at Two Harbors

Mark your calendars and join us on the beach on Saturday, September 19th in Two Harbors at the isthmus on Catalina Island for the 2009 Catalina Island Micro-brew Festival. Enjoy unlimited sampling of some of the finest micro-brews and a variety of appetizers. The Yvone Perea band will be performing live music throughout the event and a silent auction will be held to benefit the charitable activities of the Avalon Lions Club.

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Posted by Jared Ruplinger on September 7th, 2009 | Posted in Entertainment, Island Update, Two harbors Events | No Comments »

Festival Season on Catalina Island

Whether your tastes run towards art, blues, jazz, fine wines or all four, September and October on Catalina Island are bringing you exactly what you desire. With a festival lineup the likes of this, there is no better excuse to come to Catalina Island. Complete packages including hotel and boat transportation to the island are available for most of the events.

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Posted by Jared Ruplinger on August 27th, 2009 | Posted in Avalon Events, Avalon Theatre, Concerts, Free Stuff!, Island Update | 1 Comment »

Jazzy Boy Jeff and the JJ Band

The Santa Catalina Island Company is proud to welcome Jazzy Boy Jeff and the JJ Band to the Descanso Beach Club on Sunday, August 16, 2009.

Showcasing an all-star ensemble of some of the greatest musicians California has to offer, Jazzy Boy Jeff will bring his distinctive blend of Jazz, Funk, Reggae and R&B to [...]

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Posted by Jared Ruplinger on August 14th, 2009 | Posted in Island Update, Two Harbors Boating, Two harbors Events | No Comments »