18ft Oarfish found - Catalina Island

The silver carcass of a rare 18-foot oarfish is being preserved in ice after it was discovered over the weekend along Catalina Island.

Marine science instructor Jasmine Santana said she spotted the fish — which resembles an eel — while snorkeling near Toyon Bay.

Catalina Swing Dance Festival 2013

Catalina Swing Dance FestivalNovember 8 - 10, 2013

The tagline for the event cannot be any clearer:  "In all the world, no event like this"

Our schedule allows time for you to enjoy the island so that this truly can be a dance vacation.

If you are a true fan of history and nostalgia, it gets no better than this - a truly unique experience.

Catalina Swing Dance Festival Info

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Catalina JazzTrax Festival 2013

The Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival

10/3-10/6, 10/10-10/13, 10/17-10/20, 2013

This annual three weekend event features 30 different smooth jazz stars performing “Unplugged at Descanso Beach Club” on Thursday evening and in the historic Casino Ballroom, Friday, Saturday and Sundays.

For more information CLICK HERE

How long does it take to get to Catalina Island?

How long does it take to get to Catalina Island?

To get to Catalina Island from Newport Beach, CA.  It takes 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Catalina Film Festival 2013

Catalina Film Festival
Sept 18th to 22cnd, 2013

Annual celebration of Catalina’s rich film history features approximately 100 films screened at multiple venues around the island plus nightly events and entertainment

For more information visit http://catalinafilm.org/

Memorial Day Weekend Catalina Island

Catalina Island is a great destination for Memorial Day Weekend!  Come enjoy island life as one of Southern California best weekend getaways.  The Newport Catalina Flyer will be departing for Avalon daily from Newport Beach, CA.  Call to book your ferry trip to Catalina island today!  Spots fill up fast!

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Spring Break Special - Catalina Island 50% OFF

Buffalo on Catalina Island

This is a great time of year to do a inland tour of Catalina Island.  The hills and valleys are green and you can usually find a heard of buffalo munching on some grass.  Check out www.catalinaadventuretours.com to book a tour today and do not forget about our daily trips to Catalina from Newport Beach!