Where to Snorkel on Catalina Island
From cute little senorita fish to giant white sea bass, there are so many fish in the sea to see when you go snorkeling around Catalina...
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7 Catalina Water Activities To Try This Summer
Sunbathe. Shop. Sip. Stroll. Sightsee. There are plenty of on-land activities to do while you’re visiting Catalina Island. Avalon is such...
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7 Things Catalina Scuba Divers Can Do To Help The Environment
There is nothing like scuba diving. The ocean is a big, beautiful place, and getting to explore it underwater is an amazing,...
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9 FAQs About Catalina Diving
In the 1966 film The Glass Bottom Boat, Doris Day stars as a part-time mermaid who occasionally helps her father’s boat business. She...
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5 Of The Best Dive Classes on Catalina
When you think of diving under the surface of the ocean, do you think of forests? The giant kelp forests abound all around the waters...
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What to Expect From Boat Diving at Catalina Island
For thousands of years, humans have explored the waters all around Catalina Island. The first native populations of Catalina would hunt...
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9 FAQs About The Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup
In the old days, when the big steamer ships would approach the pier in Avalon after a channel crossing, children in town would either...
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9 New Years Resolutions Every Catalina Scuba Diver Should Make
2024 is here, and it’s time for you to try something new—especially when it comes to your scuba diving life. If you’re a Catalina scuba...
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The First Timer's Guide To Snorkeling On Catalina
In the early days of snorkeling, humans used hollow reeds or animal skins filled with air as they explored the underwater world. It is...
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10 Things You Should Know About Diving the Avelo System on Catalina
Avelo was created to improve your diving experience. Read on to learn 10 things you should know about diving the Avelo System on Catalina.
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9 FAQs About Catalina Boat Dives
From Casino Point to Lover’s Cove, the local waters in Avalon are well known for being great dive spots. The Catalina marine life that...
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What to Watch For On A Catalina Wildlife Cruise
A Catalina Wildlife Cruise is another island adventure that allows visitors to explore all that the island has to offer.
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Everything You Need To Know About the Casino Dive Park
All around Catalina Island are designated zones called marine protected areas (MPAs). Typically, MPAs exist to protect natural resources...
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9 Great Catalina Adventures For Teenagers
Although Santa Catalina has been nicknamed “the island of romance,” it is also a great destination for families looking for an ideal...
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Rescheduled Underwater Cleanup scours Avalon Harbor
Avalon, CA – Despite a delay for severe weather, the 41st annual Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup continued the long-standing event’s...
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Everything You Need To Know About Snorkeling on Catalina
Avalon—the charming town on Catalina Island—has a scenic walkway along Avalon bay, beach access, and plenty of opportunities for...
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What You Should Expect To See While Scuba Diving on Catalina
People have been beckoned to Catalina Island with enticing advertising for decades. “In all the world no trip like this,” ads once...
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9 Tips for a Great Catalina Scuba Vacation
Thanks to the California climate, Catalina Island’s diving season is year-round. This doesn’t mean that divers enjoy warm waters all...
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Everything you need to know about the Underwater Cleanup on Catalina
Avalon Harbor is full of boats, kayaks, paddleboards, kids, floaties, and lots of sea creatures—especially in the summertime. It is one...
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11 Resolutions Catalina Scuba Divers Should Make
Millions of people worldwide count scuba diving as one of their hobbies. California happens to be the state with the most open water...
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