California’s Island of Romance
Catalina Island has long earned its title as the Island of Romance, and ahead of Valentine’s and Galentine’s Day, this Mediterranean-inspired escape is inviting couples and friends to celebrate love in unforgettable style. With its oceanfront beauty, charming harbor town, and secluded natural landscapes, Catalina feels oceans away while remaining effortlessly accessible from Southern California. […]
CPUC Approves $37.6 Million to Fund Undersea Fiber Connectivity to Catalina Island
AVALON, Calif. (January 5, 2026) – Catalina Island announced today the approval of a $37.6 million fund for a new undersea fiber connection. In a meeting on December 18, 2025, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved $37,571,833 of funding to build an undersea fiber connection between Huntington Beach and Avalon on Catalina Island. The […]
Catalina Island to Host First-Ever Mermaid Festival October 25–26, 2025
AVALON, Calif. – Sept. 22, 2025 – Catalina Island is diving into something brand new this fall: the inaugural Catalina Island Mermaid Festival, splashing into Avalon Oct. 25–26. The free, family-friendly celebration will transform Avalon’s waterfront into an under-the-sea playground of art, music, food, and – of course – mermaids. The festival kicks off Saturday, […]
Say CIAO! to Catalina: Sanpellegrino’s New Sparkling Water Promotes Island Escape
AVALON, Calif. – May 29, 2025 – Catalina Island, known for its Mediterranean charm, stunning coastline, and laid-back island lifestyle, has been selected as the featured destination in a new partnership between Love Catalina Island and Sanpellegrino to celebrate the launch of CIAO!, a sparkling water infused with real fruit juice. The campaign offers a chance for […]
Catalina Island Pride Returns June 6–7, 2025 as the Ultimate Pre-Party to LA Pride
AVALON, Calif. – May 20, 2025: Catalina Island is bringing the pride and the party this summer as it hosts the return of Catalina Island Pride, happening June 6–7, 2025. Proudly supported by Title Sponsor US Bank, the event is Southern California’s most scenic kickoff to Pride Month and serves as the official pre-party to […]
Catalina Express is Once Again a leader in greening their fleet
CATALINA EXPRESS, HARBOR BREEZE CRUISES AND PORT OF LOS ANGELES RECEIVE $31 MILLION TO TEST ZERO-EMISSION VESSELS California Air Resources Board Grant to Help Fund Passenger Ferry and Excursion Boat Demo Projects Jan. 16, 2025 – In partnership with Catalina Express and Harbor Breeze Cruises, the Port of Los Angeles will soon begin emission-reduction technology […]
Summer Concerts on Catalina
The Catalina Island Concert Series is now being produced by ‘The Perfect Event’ and brought to you by Love Catalina Island Tourism Authority, bringing an exciting lineup of performances to Wrigley Stage. View the full event schedule and lineup HERE. The Highwayman Show Saturday, July 20th, 8 p.m. Prepare to be amazed as one man brings to […]
Catalina Island nominated for Best Summer Travel Destination Award
USA Today announced that a panel of experts and 10Best editors selected Catalina Island as a Readers’ Choice Award nominee in the Best Summer Travel Destination category, the only Californian entry. Voting will be conducted online at https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-summer-travel-destination-2024/ through 11:59 p.m. May 13. Nestled off the California coast, Catalina offers an idyllic blend of adventure, relaxation, and […]
City of Avalon Launches New All ElectricMicroTransit Shuttle Service – COAST
On April 4, 2024 the City of Avalon launches its new on-demand, point-to-point public transportationservice – COAST – City of Avalon Seaside Transit.Thanks to a partnership with Circuit Transit, residents and visitors to Avalon can now enjoy rides to and from anywhere within Avalon’s city limits with fares starting at $2 per rider.The new, 100 […]
WHAT’S NEW ON CATALINA ISLAND THIS SPRING
Bison Expedition Tour’s 5-year Anniversary Available now Maverick Helicopters New Catalina Explorer Tour Available now Catalina Casino General Admission tickets Available now Kidalina Family Travel Available Year-Round Explore El Rancho Escondido Tour Launch Tours open for general bookings starting March 2, 2024. Catalina Island Marathon, 10K, 5K March 9, 2024 Catalina Arts & Crafts Festival […]