Catalina Island

Two Harbors – Top 25 Things to Do on Catalina Island’s Quiet Side

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Two Harbors is the other ferry drop-off I described in Friday’s post about how to get to Catalina Island.  The photo above shows Isthmus Cove which makes up half of Two Harbors.  The other half is Catalina Harbor across the isthmus on land (or around the west end of the island by boat). Fourth of July, [...]

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Avalon – Top 25 Things to Do in Catalina Island’s Popular Destination

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We gave you the basics on how to get to Avalon on Catalina Island. As a family, we brainstormed 50 things to do on the island, split between Avalon and Two Harbors. This is only meant to give you some general ideas. You can consult the visitor websites to get a more in-depth look at [...]

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How to Visit Catalina Island: A Brief Tutorial on the Basics

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We go to Catalina Island every summer. We’ve been visiting ever since I was in high school – so that’s 20+ years. I’m surprised how many of my friends have never taken the trip over to the island.  It’s a whole other world out there! You feel like you’ve traveled back in time to wide [...]

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