With its rich history and wealth of new things to discover and explore, Catalina Island is the perfect escape for visitors looking to experience the warmth of a small-town in a fun, island destination. Our year-round population of 3,500 makes Avalon quaint and friendly, but we have all the services and amenities of much larger cities. Come discover Catalina Island LOCATION - Located just 22 miles off the coast of Southern California, Catalina Island-with its Mediterranean charm and myriad of exciting activities-provides a quick and easy getaway. Travel time to Avalon, the Island's only city, can be done in as little as 15 minutes by air, or one hour by boat. Travel time to the village of Two Harbors is about 90 minutes by boat from San Pedro. POPULATION - The city of Avalon has a population of about 3,500. Summer and weekend population can rise to over 10,000. CLIMATE - There's a reason Catalina Island has been said to have "the perfect climate." Catalina Island boasts a year-round Mediterranean climate, with warm, sunny days and cool evening breezes. In the summer, the average temperature is 75 degrees, while the mild winter average temperature is 65 degrees. The sun shines an average of 267 days a year, and the average rainfall is 14 inches per year. Sourced with thanks from Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce. CATALINA ISLAND LINKS: Catalina Island's Official Website. Catalina Island Vacation Guide. Visit Catalina Island - Hotels, Packages, Tours, and more. Catalina Island Information Guide. Catalina Island Wikipedia. Catalina Island Lodging: Vacation Rentals Catalina Island : Avalon

Wikipedia articles for Catalina Island

• Santa Catalina Island, California
• Santa Catalina Island
• Santa Catalina Island, California
• Mount Orizaba
• Avalon, California
• Catalina Airport