Travel to Santa Catalina Island, located off the southern coast of California, for a Mediterranean-style vacation without the international travel costs. | Travel Leisure

Come discover the magic of Catalina Island’s history with our new Explore El Rancho Escondido Tour. Climb from the historic City of Avalon to the rugged terrain of the interior via Stagecoach Road. Take in the beautiful views as you travel to El Rancho Escondido, the Spanish-style ranch built in the 1930s by Philip and Helen Wrigley, who set out to develop a breeding program for the wild horses of Santa Catalina Island. Enjoy a horse exhibition, then view a selection of saddles, trophies, and Wr

7 Reasons to visit Catalina Island this winter. 1. Best of winter boat & hotel packages 2. Relax and get away without the crowds 3. Explore Catalina’s backcountry on a bison tour 4. Hike and camp the 38.5 mile Trans Catalina Trail 5. Attend the Shop Catalina Holiday Kick Off and Community Tree lighting on December 7. Enjoy big retail savings through the rest of the month. 6. Attend the 51st Annual New Year’s Eve Gala in the historic Catalina Casino Ballroom. 7. Participate in the New Year’s Day

8.9K views · 260 reactions | Extend your summer on Catalina Island! Take advantage of our Second Summer offer. Stay 2 Nights, Get the 3rd Night Free at 12 participating hotels & vacation rentals. Go to: Lovecatalina.com/3for2for all the details.Available at:Aurora HotelThe Avalon HotelBellanca HotelCatalina Canyon InnCatalina Getaway RentalsCatalina Island InnHermosa HotelHotel AtwaterHotel Mac RaeHotel MetropoleMVI Vacation RentalsPavilion Hotel | Catalina Island | Facebook

Travel to Santa Catalina Island, located off the southern coast of California, for a Mediterranean-style vacation without the international travel costs. | Travel Leisure