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A Brief History of Catalina Island 9 Oct 2012 | 10:43 pm
Native Americans People have been living on Santa Catalina Island for at least 7,000 years. Archaeologists excavating on a limited scale at Little Harbor on the seaward side of the Island for the past...
Biking on Catalina Island 9 Oct 2012 | 08:34 pm
The town of Avalon offers some fine level riding, especially along the shore east to Pebbly Beach or west to Descanso Beach. Most of Avalon’s charming older cottages are on “the flats”,in the canyon b...
Where the Buffalo Roam On Catalina Island 9 Oct 2012 | 12:28 am
As wonderful as the town of Avalon is, it is only a very small part of Catalina Island. For those who want to experience the “wild” side of the island, a journey into the island’s interior is a must. ...
Endemic Plant Species on Catalina Island 9 Oct 2012 | 12:17 am
Catalina endemic plants are species that occur naturally on Catalina Island and nowhere else in the world. A restricted (endemic) island distribution may result from the gradual elimination of a speci...
Boating in Catalina 8 Oct 2012 | 10:13 pm
Catalina is a boater’s paradise. A short sail from many points on the mainland, the Island presents numerous opportunities for exploration and enjoyment. The two largest harbors, Avalon (400 moorings)...
The Wrigley Memorial & Botanical Gardens 8 Oct 2012 | 09:58 pm
The Monument The Wrigley Memorial honors the memory of William Wrigley Jr., who lived from 1861 to 1932. Although best known as the founder of the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, largest manufacturer of chew...
Scuba Diving on Catalina Island 1 Oct 2012 | 11:03 pm
Catalina Island’s naturally clean and clear waters, abundant marine life, giant kelp forests, and diver-friendly services have made the island one of the top dive destinations in the world. In fact, a...
Scuba Diving on Catalina Island 1 Oct 2012 | 11:03 pm
Catalina Island’s naturally clean and clear waters, abundant marine life, giant kelp forests, and diver-friendly services have made the island one of the top dive destinations in the world. In fact, a...
The Airport in the Sky – The Santa Catalina Island Airport 1 Oct 2012 | 11:01 pm
Construction on the airport was completed in 1946. Prior to this time the Island was accessible only to amphibious aircraft. The runway was built by blasting away the tops of two mountains and using t...
The Airport in the Sky – The Santa Catalina Island Airport 1 Oct 2012 | 11:01 pm
Construction on the airport was completed in 1946. Prior to this time the Island was accessible only to amphibious aircraft. The runway was built by blasting away the tops of two mountains and using t...
