For visitors arriving by boat, ferry, or private plane, Catalina Island offers more than postcard views and rugged coastlines—it offers small-town charm built by families who’ve called this Island home
For boaters making the trip across the channel to Catalina Island, the adventure doesn’t stop at the surface. Beneath the waves is a world of kelp forests, fish, and sea
Every summer, thousands of Southern California boaters untie their dock lines and head for open water — chasing tuna, exploring Catalina, or simply cruising the coast. But there’s one detail
For thousands of years, Catalina Island has been more than just a scenic escape off the Southern California coast — it’s been a place where stories, culture, and creativity thrive.
Catalina Island may only be 22 miles off the Southern California coast, but ensuring visitors and residents get there reliably, comfortably, and efficiently has been the mission of Catalina Express
Editor’s Note: This article was contributed by Marc Hughston, Chief Instructor for Santana Sailing in Long Beach. The content has been published with his full permission, and The Log acknowledges
If you’re looking for a quick island getaway where you can relax and enjoy a truly memorable vacation, you don’t have to catch a flight to Lahaina or Puerto Vallarta.
It’s not every day you get to eat your way around a sunny island — unless you find yourself on Catalina with an empty stomach and a big appetite for
