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5 Reasons To Visit Catalina Island This Spring

Spring is finally here and that means warm sunshine, cool breezes and flowers galore! Southern California has come back to life after a very rainy winter, so what better time to visit Catalina Island. Here are five reasons why your readers should visit California’s Island Escape™ this spring –

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TRAVEL 15 Most Overrated Tourist Attractions and Where to go Instead

Tourist lore draws people to Santa Monica Pier, but travelers looking for something more authentic are better off hopping the Catalina Express to Catalina Island. Fine dining, eclectic shopping, and a historic casino are just some of the attractions that have been drawing celebrities and locals for years. The island boasts many renovated lodging options including the popular Hotel Atwater. Avoid the tourist traps of many LA waterfront venues and head for a well-kept secret off the coast instead.

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Catalina Island adventure redefined Easter weekend

Growing up, my family took Easter seriously. We’d decorate eggs for the big hunt, dress in our Sunday best and impatiently wait as my dad stashed eggs in the garden. Instead, my husband, Benjamin, and I look for an easy escape from commercial holidays — somewhere close enough to San Diego, but far enough from home. Enter Santa Catalina Island. We arrived to the island by Catalina Express ferry. The moment our feet touched land, we inhaled that travel-ready ether that hits us with every trip.

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Avalon Catalina Island

A Guide to 48 Hours on Catalina Island

Catalina Island is a very friendly and welcoming town. The overall vibe of Avalon feels very much original and charming. I also really loved the way some of the viewpoints and architecture transported me to a Mediterranean coastline, ya know, without the whole long flight thing. Overall, I think it’s a great escape, especially for local SoCal peoples. You definitely feel transported to a place much farther away than you actually are, there is something for everyone.

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The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Weekend on Catalina Island

The island is packed full of history; it was where Hollywood’s hottest stars would getaway in the 1920s. Not only was it the perfect destination to relax and let loose, the island had a very strict “what happens on Catalina, stays on Catalina” policy. Fun fact: both Marilyn Monroe and Ronald Reagan once lived on Catalina!

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Warm up to Catalina Island’s Winter Deals

WHAT DO YOU CALL... winter weather that has some springlike touchstones? Is it spinter? Or perhaps wringtime? Creating a mash-up name isn't necessary, not when there are getaway deals to peruse and limited time frame to keep in mind. And if you've been thinking of making a vacation plan, and you've been hoping the weather would slightly less brisk, you're in some kind of luck: The "Best of Winter" mid-week deals on Catalina Island hotels, will keep on keepin' on right through March 2020.

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Best Honeymoon Destinations

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13 Best Honeymoon Destinations in the U.S.

Catalina Island, California | A mini-moon is the perfect way to take a few days and just be present with your new partner before you embark on an entire lifetime together.

Catalina Island, consistently ranked one of the best island getaways by various media outlets, has always been a tourist destination. But in the past few years, the island's new additions of meeting facilities and other accommodations have transformed the island from a popular vacation spot to a desirable meeting destination.

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California’s Catalina Island

California’s Catalina Island is just an hour away with year-round boat transportation and up to 30 departures daily. Boats depart from ports in San Pedro, Long Beach and Dana Point. Experience the picturesque town of Avalon filled with activities on land and sea, or the rustic village of Two Harbors, with spectacular campgrounds and beautiful beaches. From scenic beauty, high adventure activities, great rest and relaxation, Catalina Island has it all. Take the trip for a day, or stay overnight.