Catalina Chamber making final preparations for Restaurant Week
The Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau is making final preparations for the the Chamber’s upcoming “Restaurant Week,” slated to occur June...
Visitor revenue on track as early months’ reports issued
Early results for visitor-based revenue indicate another strong year, although some weather events always put a dent in first quarter revenue.
Nevertheless, the visitor revenue...
Water shutdown set for Thursday, May 31
Southern California Edsion will shut down the fresh water location at the Mole to minimize the impact on local businesses, according to a statement...
Travel endorsements keep coming for Catalina
Fresh from being named among the top 50 Expedia destinations in the nation, Catalina Island received three more endoresements this week, including kudos for...
Museum Silent Film Benefit and Art Auction a ‘magical’ success
Ninety-eight years after his first trip to Catalina Island, Harry Houdini returned over the weekend via a screening of Terror Island in the Avalon...
New guided adventures will showcase Two Harbors resort
Now you can explore the inland trails and coastal waters of Two Harbors with experienced guides who call Catalina’s west end home. These new...
Catalina Island named top Expedia destination choice
Catalina Island tourism got another big boost this week when one of the nation’s leading travel websites announced that for the second year in...
Outdoor dining, tourist allocation dominate planning meeting
By David N. Young
Los Angeles has the miracle mile, Las Vegas has the “strip” and Catalina Island has “Crescent Ave.” These areas where tourists...
Executing a complex, yet simple mission
For all of Catalina Island’s natural beauty, taking care of the business affairs of the Santa Catalina Island Company can make for a very...
SCE to conduct water system maintenance on Catalina Island
Southern California Edison will be conducting maintenance on Avalon’s freshwater distribution system. Work is scheduled to begin on Friday and conclude at the end...