What started as backyard barbecue on Catalina Island has grown into something much bigger. Avalon Smokehouse, led by Catalina ...

But an over-the-top balloon drop may be one of the most coveted, or among the most treasured, of all the various drops in ...

Danielle Bauter is a travel writer who specializes in California. She's been visiting Catalina Island since she was a child, so she knows which attractions are must-dos. Follow her insider tips to ...

The best time to visit Catalina Island is during the fall months, particularly September and October. The weather is still warm and sunny, but the crowds have thinned. You'll still find lush hillsides ...

Catalina Island looks like a dream with its crystal clear waters, scenic hikes, and charming small town vibe. But is it actually worth the trip, or is it just another overhyped tourist trap? Some say ...

News had barely broken of plans to eradicate thousands of nonnative mule deer on Santa Catalina Island before conservation biologist Lauren Dennhardt found herself the target of enraged Avalon ...

The Santa Catalina Island rattlesnake isn’t noteworthy just because it’s the rarest species of rattlesnake. It’s also the only rattlesnake that has no rattle. The Santa Catalina Island rattlesnake is ...