Catalina Connection
New Harbormaster Brings Changes to Two Harbors
Harbormaster Armando Eason has already implemented a new mooring management system and has added more Harbor Patrol officers.
Catalina Flying Fish Festival Returns May 30-June 2
The sixth annual Flying Fish Festival will offer four days of family fun, beginning with the ninth annual Taste Around of Avalon.
Catalina Museum Exhibit Spotlights Island's Unusual Archaeologist
Catalina Island Museum visitors will get a rare glimpse at the life and work of pioneer archaeologist Ralph Glidden, who conducted many excavations on and around Catalina Island in the last century.
Discover Stargazing in Catalina's Dark Skies
Santa Catalina Island offers dark sky viewing away from city lights -- making it an ideal location for viewing comets and star alignments.
Blue Water Cruising Club Seeks New Members
Blue Water Cruising Club, the longtime lessee of Catalina Island’s Big Geiger Cove (located a mile east of the Catalina Isthmus), has announced a busy schedule of activities for members this year.
Bald Eagle Cam Catches Chicks Hatching
Boaters who view the Institute for Wildlife Studies’ Eagle Cam online may have caught the emergence of a baby bald eagle when it hatched on Catalina Island the morning of April 4.
Island Fox Population Stabilizes
The Catalina Island fox, once threatened with extinction, has made a resurgence on the island, Catalina Island Conservancy officials announced.
Catalina Museum Silent Film Benefit Set for May 11
With its theme of “Make ‘em Laugh,” the event at the Casino theater offers residents and island visitors a chance to enjoy great slapstick comedy films with several of the biggest stars of the silent era.
Catalina Easter Celebrations Ahead
Boaters are invited to celebrate Easter weekend at Avalon and Two Harbors, as both sides of the island plan to host fun events for the whole family.
Bluewater Avalon Seafood Restaurant to Open in May
Owned and operated by Jim Ulcickas and Rick Stauton, the new restaurant will offer more than 25 varieties of fresh seafood and shellfish dishes, along with children’s and “small-plate” menus.
Conservancy Hosts Second BZ Jones Cross Catalina Hike
Hikers are invited to explore the island and get their fill of its incredible scenic vistas during the second annual BZ Jones Cross Catalina Hike on March 16.
Divers' Chamber Day Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Those who enjoy exploring Catalina Island’s crystal waters can spend a day diving while raising funds for the University of Southern California Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber, May 1.
Shipwreck Weekend Sails into Two Harbors
Boaters searching for a reason to join a party just might have found one: The inaugural Shipwreck Weekend is scheduled to begin at Two Harbors on Friday, March 22, launching three days of celebration.
March Happenings at Catalina
Here’s a roundup of activities coming up in March on Santa Catalina Island:
Island Marathon Scheduled for March 9
In the main event, participants can jog, sprint, walk or run along a trail through 26 miles of the island’s rugged terrain and scenic vistas. 10K, 5K, Marathon Walkers and Kids’ Run events are also offered.
