Wednesday, December 26, 2018

El Galleon’s Annual Mardi Gras NYE Party - December 31, 2018

Outrageous fun New Year’s Eve at El Galleon’s Mardi Gras Karaoke Party from 9:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.  Admission to the party is $20 per person, general seating, includes party favors, hats, Mardi Gras beads, glass of champagne, balloon drop at midnight and all the fun of Karaoke with over 20,000 songs to choose from in their song library. Dinner  5pm to 9pm. Regular menu and special Deluxe NYE dinner menu available. Reservations/tickets call Israel at El Galleon 310-510-1188. For more info visit www.catalinahotspots.com

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Annual Tour of Lights - December 23, 2018

Bundle up warm, bring the whole family, sing carols. Hot beverages and goodies available for purchase. $5 per person donation, all monies benefit Catalina Youth Arts Exchange program. Busses depart from Wrigley Stage.

Monday, November 19, 2018

Thanksgiving Activity and Dining - 2018

Make plans to spend Thanksgiving on beautiful Catalina Island. Several island restaurants are open and serving their regular menu as well as a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. There are also numerous options for activities throughout the day.
Hours subject to change, please contact the individual business for confirmation. Information current as of 3:45pm 11/16/18.
DINING
Restaurant Phone Hours
Antonio’s Cabaret 310-510-0008 12pm-8pm, Traditional Thanksgiving Menu
Avalon Grille* 310-510-7494 11am-9pm, Traditional Thanksgiving Menu & Regular Menu
Bluewater Avalon 310-510-3474 11am-5pm, Regular Menu
Maggie’s Blue Rose* 310-510-3300 2pm-8pm, Traditional Thanksgiving Menu & Regular Menu
Descanso Beach Club 310-510-7410 11am-4pm, Traditional Thanksgiving Menu & Regular Menu
Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co. 310-510-2447 5am-4pm, Regular Menu
DC3 (Airport-in-the-Sky) 310-510-2196 8am-4pm, Regular Menu
El Galleon Restaurant 310-510-1188 Closed
The Lobster Trap 310-510-8585 11am-10pm, Regular Menu
Lloyd’s of Avalon 310-510-7266 7am-4pm
Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant 310-510-1772 10:30am-7pm, Regular Menu
Original Jack’s Restaurant & Bakery 310-510-1308 6:30am-3pm, Regular Menu
Original Antonio’s  310-510-0060 11am-4pm, Regular Menu
Seaport Bistro* 310-510-3663 2pm-6pm, $26.95 all you can eat Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner
Steve’s Steakhouse & Seafood* 310-510-0333 3pm-8pm, Traditional Thanksgiving Menu & Regular Menu
Three Palms Avalon Arcade 310-510-0967 11am-10pm, Regular Menu
Harbor Reef at Two Harbors* 310-510-4215 2pm-6:30pm, take the Cyclone boat: departs Avalon at 1pm, Two Harbors at 5pm, reservations required for Cyclone & Harbor Reef
*Reservations suggested/required
ACTIVITIES & SHOPS
Business Phone Hours
Island Threadz 310-510-2433 9am-4pm
Catalina Pottery Bath & Body 310-510-1937 Closed
Sunkissed 310-510-8927 11am-3pm
Adventure Tours 310-510-2888 OPEN *call for tour times*
Amazing Scavenger Hunt  805-603-5620 (Phone App)
Avalon Theatre 310-510-0179 7:30pm movie
Bay of Seven Moons  310-510-1450 OPEN 9:45am-7:30pm
Catalina Adventure Sailing 310-569-9843 OPEN *call for reservations*
Catalina Backcountry 310-913-9036 OPEN *call for inquiries*
Catalina By the Sea 310-510-1101 OPEN 10am-4pm
Catalina Island Golf Cart 310-510-0369 OPEN 9am-4pm *last rental for one hour at 3pm*
Catalina Tours  310-510-0211 OPEN 9am-3pm 
Catalina Island Company 877-778-8322 OPEN *call for tour times*
Golf Course 310-510-0530 OPEN *call for tee times*
Golf Gardens(Mini Golf) 310-510-1200 OPEN 9am-6:30pm *last tee off at 5:30pm*
Catalina Room Escape  310-510-2777 OPEN 12:30pm-5:30pm 
Island Rentals 310-510-1456 OPEN 9am-4pm
Island Spa Catalina 310-510-7300 OPEN 9am-4pm

Monday, November 12, 2018

November Mixer at Overlook Hall - November 16, 2018

What: November Mixer
Where: Overlook Hall 209 East Whittley (no parking on East Whittley, please plan to walk or park on adjacent streets)
When: Friday, November 16th, from 6pm-8pm
Avalon’s historic Overlook Hall is delighted to welcome all Chamber/Bureau members & invited guests to the November Mixer. We look forward to seeing you! Appetizers, beverages & desserts will be served. Learn more about our upcoming December Events, the Christmas Craft Boutique in partnership with the Catalina Art Association and the Annual Open House at Mt. Ada.
RSVP Required
Call 310-510-1520 or sign up online
By Wednesday, November 14th: Members $10*
After Wednesday, November 14th: Members $15*
*Pre-paid in advance. A $5pp fee will be added if you wish to be invoiced. Door price is $20 with no RSVP.
A RSVP is considered an attendance; all no-shows will be invoiced if not already pre-paid.

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Haloween in the Garden - October 27, 2018

Come join us for a spooky night in the Catalina Botanical Garden! Admission free for 1000 Catalina locals with proof of residency. Admission into the garden is $8 for adults and $4 for children 6 and up. Don't be afraid of the dark!

Sunday, October 14, 2018

Fall Fest - Avalon 2018

Live music, food, games, hayrides, pumpkin patch on the beach, and much more! Join the Avalon community from 5-9pm along Crescent Avenue (Front Street) as they raise money for local charities and kick off the Fall season. Fun for the whole family!

Sunday, September 23, 2018

Lobsterfest & Oktoberfest at El Galleon - October 2018

Fresh caught local lobster dinners, traditional style with shrimp cornbread stuffing, fresh corn & rice pilaf. Enjoy with your choice of Paulaner Beers from Munich. Come join us for this great event!

Monday, September 10, 2018

60th Annual Catalina Festival of Art - Sept 14-16, 2018

One of the longest running and most acclaimed art festivals in California! Artists from all over the country exhibit along Crescent Avenue and sell their works of fine art, sculpture, fine crafts & photography. Highlights include charity art auction and kids art show.

So join us at this free event on September 14 - 16th, 2018

Saturday, August 25, 2018

Hatch Chili Festival at Mi Casita - September 2018

Fresh hatch green chilies from New Mexico, extensive menu selections made with this famous tasty chili available only in late August and September of each year. Available for breakfast, lunch and dinner at Mi Casita Restaurant

Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Summer Programs for Kids at the Avalon Public Library - 2018

Join us at the Avalon Public Library this summer for a vaiety of childrens programs, from storytelling, to theater and magic shows, crafts and more! Many of the programs have been made possbile by the Friends of the Avalon Library. The Avalon Library is located at 215 Sumber Avenue, 310-510-1050. See the flyer for more info!
June 16, 2-3pm: From the Page to the Stage
June 21, 3:30-4:30pm: International Folktales
June 27, 3:30-4:30pm: Summer Celebration
June 28, 3:30-4:30pm: Tales of Asia & the Pacific Islands
July 3, 3:30-4:30pm: Party Hats
July 11, 3:30-4:30pm: Marionette Magic
July 18, 3:30-4:30pm: Bilingual Family Storytime
July 25, 3:30-4:30pm: Wacko Show
August 1, 3:30-4:30pm: Bilingual Family Storytime
August 9, 3:30-4:30pm: Twinkle Time Concert
August 15, 3:30-4:30pm: Magic of Rafael & Katia

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Escaping the Heat - Catalina Concert Series - July 28, 2018

Are you looking for an event to help beat the heat? Something that all of your family can attend? Look no further, Catalina Island offers a monthly Concert Series, this month featuring SantanaWays. Come enjoy this free concert, on a beautiful island, away from all the heat. Come join us Saturday June 28th at 8pm. The beer Garden opens at 6:30, and the concert starts at 8. This event is held on Wrigley Stage on the waterfront, we are excited for you and your family to join us.

Monday, July 9, 2018

Movie on the Beach – The Secret Life of Pets - July 11, 2018

Join us on Wednesday night, July 11th for a family friendly movie on the beach, The Secret Life of Pets (rated PG). Admission is free, sponsored by the Lions Club of Avalon. 
The movie will start at 8pm at South Beach (to the right of the Green Pleasure Pier). Bring your own beach chair or towel. Popcorn, snacks and beverages will be available for purchase, to benefit Catalina CHOICES.

Sunday, June 24, 2018

JAWS: The Art of Fear in Filmmaking

Immerse yourself in the creative vision and artistic direction behind the movie JAWS. From the collection of the film’s Production Designer, Joe Alves, comes the original storyboard drawings, scouting photos, behind-the-scenes photographs of the film crew in action, plus original props and ephemera from the film. This special exhibition includes life-size models of characters, scenes and sharks, of course, created by present-day special effects artists.

Summer Family Fun

With summer time in full swing, planning a family vacation can be challenging. Visiting Catalina island can be a great option. There are multiple things to do on the island, from a Houdini show, to Bingo on the Beach, to a kids fishing derby. Beach Bingo happens every Tuesday and Thursday. The kid’s fishing derby happens every Wednesday, and the Houdini Show happens on a daily basis. Catalina Island offers something for every member of the family, come visit the Island, and have the family vacation of a lifetime.

Sunday, May 20, 2018

Windward Beach Cleanup (2nd Saturday each month) - 2018

Volunteer in the great outdoors while combing the sand for debris to help keep our windward beaches pristine. Clean-up locations (Shark Harbor, Little Harbor, Ben Weston and Cottonwood) rotate throughout the year. Catalina Island Conservancy.

Sunday, May 13, 2018

31st Annual Silent Film Benefit & Art Auction - May 19, 2018

Harry Houdini stars as an inventor who travels to the South Seas, where there is buried treasure belonging to a girl. The girl’s father is being held captive by cannibals until she returns a pearl that belongs to one of their idols. Terror Island was filmed on Santa Catalina Island. The Silent Film Benefit provides the rare opportunity to experience cinema the way it was originally intended, with live musical accompaniment in a grand movie palace. Period dress is encouraged. The event also features an art auction and a member’s only pre-performance magic show. (Doors open at 12:30pm) 1pm-4pm.

Sunday, April 15, 2018

Cinco De Mayo at Mi Casita Restaurant - May 4-6, 2018

All day celebration Saturday, May 5th in the upstairs patio at Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant. Enjoy food & drink specials all day and Mexican karaoke. Food & drink specials are available beginning Friday, May 4th through Sunday, May 6th.

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Happy Hour at Mi Casita - April 2018

Come join us at Mi Casita while we offer our great Happy Hour tacos! With many to choose from you are sure to find the perfect margarita taco combination!

Friday, March 23, 2018

Spring Fest Catalina Island - March 28, 2018



Come join Catalina Island for a community festival with food, games, and fun. Contact the City of Avalon Recreation Department for more details. 

Saturday, March 10, 2018

St. Paddy's Day at El Galleon - 2018

Celebrate the luck of the Irish all at El Galleon’s annual St. Paddy’s party on Saturday from noon to midnight with Happy Hour drink specials, a hearty selection of Irish lunch and dinner specials and live Karaoke featuring your all-time favorite Irish songs. Happy hour, dinner and lunch specials are available from Friday, March 16th through Sunday, March 18th.

Friday, February 23, 2018

Catalina Island Marathon 2018

41st Annual Catalina Island Marathon (Two Harbors to Avalon), plus a 10K, 5K, Kids Run (Avalon). This “bucket list” marathon starts at 7am, course closes at 3pm. Benefits the Catalina Island Conservancy.

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

37th Annual Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup 2018



USC’s Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber and Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies – Catalina Conservancy Divers are proud to host this annual event. This is the only time scuba diving is allowed in Avalon Bay, with 500+ expected volunteer divers collecting trash and debris. Awards ceremony follows on Wrigley Stage with prizes & giveaways. Proceeds benefit the USC Hyperbaric Chamber and the Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies Scientific Diving Program.

Sunday, January 28, 2018

Valentine's Dinner for Two - February 10-14, 2018

Bring you loved one and share a night together at El Galleon. We are offering a Valentine's Dinner for Two that will be sure to impress your partner.

Contact El Galleon today to make your reservation.

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Windward Beach Cleanup (2nd Saturday each month) - January, 2018

Volunteer in the great outdoors while combing the sand for debris to help keep our windward beaches pristine. Clean-up locations (Shark Harbor, Little Harbor, Ben Weston and Cottonwood) rotate throughout the year. Catalina Island Conservancy.