The Tastiest Festivals on Catalina Island in the Fall
Way back in the late 1900s, Catalina Island was a seasonal destination. Once the fun of Labor Day weekend was done, Avalon rolled up the streets, locked the doors and shut the lights off until the following Memorial weekend. Not literally. But almost. These days, while the crowds may thin a bit, the island is…
The secret to getting a table on Catalina Island
Summer. The word alone is enough to evoke a vision of long relaxing days spent on the beach without a care in the world. On the island, those long relaxing days also mean that there’s several thousand other travelers also intent on enjoying their summer without a care in the world, which can make getting…
The Best Reasons To Take A Private Catalina Food Tour
Catalina Island beckons with its charming island vibe, but locals know that Avalon also offers an array of delicious eats and irresistible boozy concoctions. We’ve brought together some of the best of both on our classic food tour, but if you want the experience all to yourselves, we’ve got an option. Here are several reasons…
29 Things We Want to Drink and Eat on Catalina Island During Leap Year
It doesn’t matter when you want to dine on the island, there’s always something delicious to devour. But since Leap Year only comes every four years, we decided to compile our 29 favorite things to drink and eat on Catalina Island. Places to eat breakfast on Catalina Island It’s no surprise that we love breakfast…
Nine Reasons a Food Tour on Catalina is a Perfect Romantic Gift
It’s always time for romance on the Island of Romance. From moonlight walks along Avalon’s picturesque waterfront to elaborate weddings in the Casino Ballroom, couples have been making Catalina a destination for romance for more than a century. And while Valentine’s Day is the traditional day for love, why limit yourself to just one day…
Catalina Express’ Bloody Mary Can Be Yours at Home
The Catalina Express transports nearly a million guests annually to Avalon and each trip begins with a spiel that includes this familiar sentence, “Make sure to try one of our World-Famous Bloody Marys”. For visitors traveling to Catalina Island, these words signal the start of something exciting – vacation has begun!