Catalina Island Visitor Center

07/02/2026

We’re excited for the 4th of July weekend. Get all the information at lovecatalina.com/4th

04/02/2026

01/27/2026

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/worth-the-trip/sign-up-now-scuba-divers-clean-avalon-harbor-during-once-year-event/3835315/

Scuba diving is usually prohibited in the Catalina-close area, but this trash pick-up party is an exception.

01/26/2026

Our 2026 Catalina Island Visitor Guide is here! Download the online version or have one shipped to your home or office. https://www.lovecatalina.com/island-info/visitors-guide/

07/02/2025

We're excited for the 4th! Thanks to all of our sponsors for their support! Lovecatalina.com/4th

05/31/2025

Congratulations to our Taste Around Avalon Winners!

Cocktail (Drink with Alcohol)
1st: El Galleon - Peanut Crumble
2nd: Maggie's Blue Rose - Jamaica Habanero Margarita
3rd: Bluewater Avalon - Coconut Margarita

Non-Alcohol Drink
1st: Avalon Grille- Coco No Loco
2nd: Pier 24 - Golden Hour Nectar
3rd: Mrs. T’s Chinese Kitchen - Mango Slush'Food

Food
1st: Avalon Grille- Smoked Pork Belly Bao
2nd: Steve's Steakhouse - Shrimp & Artichoke Fritter
3rd: Maggie's Blue Rose - Papas & Chorizo Empanandas

Dessert
1st: Sailor’s Delight Ice Cream Shop - Mini Brownie Sundae
2nd: Scoops Catalina Island- Banana Pudding
3rd: Catalina Cones - Coco Pina ISLAND STYLE

And thank you to our 770 "tasters"! Save the date for next year: May 28, 2026.

05/26/2025

Join us this Thursday for the 19th Annual Taste Around Avalon! TasteAroundAvalon.com

11/27/2024

Join us for the Thanksgiving holiday! See Thanksgiving dining options: https://www.lovecatalina.com/holiday-hours/

11/22/2024

We’re getting ready for the holidays. Be sure to join us for Shop Catalina on December 7. https://www.lovecatalina.com/shop-catalina/

08/30/2024

Book a Labor Day Weekend Getaway to Catalina Island!

The kids may have headed back to school before Labor Day Weekend, but Catalina remains a cool end-of-summer getaway, especially with an event and music line-up that’s perfect to send Summer out with a bang! The Labor Day Weekend lineup includes: Music: Friday, August 30 Good Copy Bad Cop - Ha...