The Cape Canyon Bio-Fuel Hummer H1 Tour from the Santa Catalina Island Company truly offers its participants “bang for your buck!” It is understandable that the words “hummer” and “eco-friendly” do not typically go together, however adventurers and environmentalists alike are sure to love this custom converted and redesigned bio-fuel H1 Hummer. Catalina Island is an incredibly environmentally friendly place, so it is in this spirit that the Santa Catalina Island Company had their H1 Hummer converted to bio-fuel.
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Explore Catalina in 2 Minutes
Whether it is the breath-taking views, tantalizing adventures or quality family atmosphere, people have been drawn to Santa Catalina Island for well over a century. Catalina Visitors come from far and wide to experience this unique 22-mile long island. The interior of Catalina Island serves as home to 15 unique species of plant and animal. There are several trails to explore and guided tours to participate in. You may even get to see the majestic Catalina Orangetip Butterfly or possibly an adorable Island Fox. For those venturing into the waters off Catalina Island, keep your eyes open for the abundance of the California State fish, the Orange Garibaldi.The City of Avalon serves as the main port as well as a five star cultural experience. Take in a city enriched with art and history with every step of your journey. If you find yourself feeling hungry while exploring Catalina Island, you can enjoy everything from the famous Big Olaf's Ice Cream, to Fish and Chips on the pier, or celebrate an anniversary with a romantic fine dining experience. Catalina has it all, whether it is an inexpensive day trip or an extravagant vacation you can take part in the unique experiences offered on the Island only minutes from Los Angeles. Beaches to zip lines, adventure to tranquility Catalina is sure to surpass your expectations and help you discover your dream vacation, perhaps even in your own backyard.
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Catalina Sea Trek is the ideal experience if you would like to explore and learn more about Catalina’s marine life. Unlike Snorkeling or Scuba diving you require no swimming abilities and can be as young as 8 years old. Simply don a wet suit and one of the specially designed undersea helmets and within minutes you are safely walking on the ocean floor. This is an informative guided tour where you will have the opportunity to meander thru Giant kelp forests surrounded by schools of mackerels and anchovies.
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The Catalina Island Company’s new Catalina Island’s Zipline Eco-Tour is a great way to get your heart racing and toes tingling. This is a family friendly activity that everyone is sure to enjoy. Start your journey from the top of the hillside reaching a height of 440 ft looking down towards the ocean. Glide down 5 separate 1100 ft zip lines experiencing breath-taking one of a kind views of Santa Catalina Island as well as the Pacific Ocean.
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Everyone will enjoy a day at Descanso Beach Club on the beautiful Santa Catalina Island. The beach club is a mere 10-minute walk from the city of Avalon. Find yourself in a 5 star resort setting with sandy white beaches. There is a $2/person charge for use of the private beach or you can rent a cabana or lounge chair for the day. Enjoy the beach club 7 days a week from late spring through to mid October. Relax on a luxurious white beach or even try an ocean side massage to alleviate stress while being waited on like royalty by Descanso beaches amazing staff.
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Catalina Island Eco-Marathon and 10K
The Catalina Island Eco-Marathon and 10K will be held on Saturday, November 12th beginning at 8:00 A.M.
The Catalina Island 10K begins at 8:30 A.M.
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Before She Was Marilyn: Marilyn Monroe on Catalina Island
Before She Was Marilyn: Marilyn Monroe on Catalina Island.
The first major exhibition documenting the year Marilyn Monroe lived on Catalina Island. Although a brief period that is often ignored by historians, this candid and often disturbing exhibition brings to light documentary evidence and photographs that reveal the pivotal importance of this period in understanding the troubled psychology of a woman who would become an icon of popular culture.
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2011
Catalina Stand Up Paddle Festival and Awards
The First Annual Catalina Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Festival and Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Awards will take place on Catalina Island. Brought to you by The Santa Catalina Island Company and SUP Magazine, the Stand Up Paddle Festival and Awards will take place in Avalon September 30-October 2, 2011 at the Descanso Beach Club.
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2011
Jazz Trax Festival
The Jazz Trax Festival is the annual Jazz Music festival held on Catalina Island every October. Rated as the best Jazz show in the US for 2011
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