Look to Catalina Island's long-running late-winter tradition, an Avalon Harbor gathering that includes something rare: It ...

Catalina Island lies 22 mi/35 km off the Southern California coast, but it feels like a world away. Just the name conjures images of the quaint seaside village of Avalon, picture-perfect harbors and ...

Cruising up to Avalon or Two Harbors, all to spend a day adventuring around the interior or charming towns of Catalina Island? Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. So many ...

My Orange County family invited us out on the annual Catalina Island boating trip (cue Catalina Wine Mixer jokes). Aboard the Carver SuperSport 38, we always have a good time and hunt for fresh fish ...

Good morning, fellow Escapists. The joys of visiting Catalina Island are no secret. Lots of us have taken the hour-long Catalina Express ride to its shores for a day of sunbathing, snorkeling and ...

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Trudging up the steep, cactus-lined trail to Ballast Point on Catalina Island off Southern California, the views of the Pacific and a pair of scenic harbors below were becoming increasingly epic.

Do you need a passport to visit Catalina Island?” If this question has crossed your mind, you’re not alone. The good news is, you don’t actually need a passport to get to this beautiful island.