The Perfect Catalina Island Day Trip: How to Spend One Day

The perfect Catalina Island Day Trip

Your perfect Catalina Island day trip itinerary, including how to get there, what to see, and where to eat. Catalina Island boasts 75 square miles of hilly terrain, beautiful beaches, kelp forests, and one of California’s most popular multi-day treks – the 38.5-mile Trans-Catalina Trail. The island also happens to be one of the best … Read more

11 BEST Beaches on Catalina Island [Hidden & Most Popular]

best beaches on catalina island

Looking to discover the best beaches on Catalina Island? These are my picks for the best beaches on the island, from remote to easiest to access. As soon as you arrive on Catalina Island, it feels like you’ve been transported to a tropical island, minus the humidity.  You’ll find swaying palm trees, a laidback culture, … Read more

Camping at Parsons Landing Campground (Full Guide)

parsons landing campground

Your full guide to camping at Parsons Landing Campground, whether you’re hiking the Trans-Catalina Trail or just looking for a unique getaway on Catalina Island. Located at the “Wild West End” of Catalina Island, you’ll find one of the most remote and secluded campgrounds on the island – Parsons Landing.  Even with its hard-to-reach nature, … Read more

Catalina Island Hiking Guide: Best Trails & Viewpoints on the Island

catalina island hiking guide

Your complete Catalina Island hiking guide! These are the best trails and viewpoints to discover a completely different side of the island. Dusty hiking trails, calf-burning hills, coastal views everywhere you look, palm trees framing scenic bays, ocean breezes, wildlife, and civilization that’s never too far away – this is what you can expect with … Read more