Visitor’s Review
Recent visitors to Catalina sent in some photos and thoughts on their adventure to the island. Pat McNallen and Jennifer Mispagel, of...
Santa takes flight with Maverick for Catalina Toy Drive
On Monday, Dec. 22, Maverick Helicopters brought holiday cheer to children and families on Catalina Island with a special toy delivery event....
City, Carnival reach agreement
The city and Carnival have reached a five-year Preferential Access Agreement for cruise ship visits.
Cruise ships generated more than $1.6 mil in wharfage in 2024-25
Avalon was visited by 101 cruise ships in 2024-25, according to the Cruise Ship Annual report for that...
Maverick Helicopters Holiday Toy Drive returns
Courtesy of Maverick Helicopters
Maverick Helicopters is spreading holiday cheer with its annual toy drive,...
Mt. Ada Open House returns with bang
More than 400 community members and visitors gathered this season at the Inn on Mount Ada for Avalon’s...
Avalon,harbor union reach agreement
The City Council unanimously approved an agreement with the Avalon Harbor Employees at last week’s council meeting. The...
Warm Oct. remained busy for harbor
Courtesy of Avalon Harbor Department
Weather-wise, this October outshined (pun intended) the “summer” months.
Avalon saw...
Open House at Mt. Ada holiday fundraiser returns
A holiday tradition that was once a staple of the Avalon winter is returning this year. The Open House at Mt. Ada...
August 2025 visitor counts up by 1.9%
The August 2025 visitor count increase 1.9% from August 2025, according to data recently released by Love Catalina Island Tourism Authority.
