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Catalina Connection

Catalina Island Medical Center
Catalina Connection

Avalon residents to vote on transit tax for a new hospital

AVALON — The Avalon City Council voted unanimously to initiate a measure that will impose a tax on passengers arriving or departing from Catalina Island’s only municipality via cruise ship,

Glenmore Plaza Hotel
Catalina Connection

Catalina’s Glenmore Plaza Hotel and the Hotel Boom of 1891

AVALON — Avalon, now a flourishing and luxurious vacation destination, has a competitive hotel market with a resort option for almost everyone, whether you’re looking for history, spa lodgings, or

Cottonwood Beach
Catalina Connection

Cottonwood Beach: Catalina’s Secret Hideaway

CATALINA ISLAND — Cottonwood Beach is a hidden, hard-to-access beach on Catalina’s southwestern coast. Popular among hikers and adventurers, the trail to Cottonwood Beach is moderately difficult to cross, but

Mt. Ada, Catalina
Catalina Connection

Mt. Ada to host Holiday Open House, Dec. 7

AVALON ― One of the most iconic buildings on Catalina Island will host a holiday open house, Dec. 7. Mt. Ada, known to many as the Wrigley House, will be

Catalina Island Conservancy
Catalina Connection

Catalina Island Conservancy reports on 2016 accomplishments

AVALON ― The Catalina Island Conservancy’s 2016 Annual Report recounted the successful endeavors taken last year involving all three of the organization’s goals: conservation, education and recreation. The Conservancy’s protection

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Catalina Connection

Stowaway raccoons are still a concern for Catalina Island

CATALINA ISLAND ― Inspecting a boat for stowaways before cruising to Catalina Island is more important than one might think. Onboard one’s vessel could be an uninvited passenger – a