A Catalina Island trip becomes a real budget test when the cost of ferries, meals, transportation, activities, and extras are ...

A garibaldi swims in the shallows of Casino Point Dive Park on Catalina Island. Small bubbles trail upward, tickling my nose as cold seawater seeps into my gloves. I try to focus on the black fins of ...

An island of intrigue lies just off the Los Angeles coast. Santa Catalina Island (usually just called Catalina) has seen its share of Hollywood celebrities over the years, though these days the stars ...

The palm-lined walkway to Descanso Beach as seen from the Casino on Catalina Island is postcard-pretty. (Doug Hansen/San Diego Union-Tribune/TNS) The palm-lined walkway to Descanso Beach as seen from ...

Santa Catalina Island, though just a roughly one hour boat ride from Long Beach, has always been somewhat of a mystery for me — despite my being a lifelong resident of the South Bay. It’s always been ...

Under three hours' travel from San Diego, Catalina Island is truly a world of its own. Avalon, the island’s main (and only incorporated) town, offers equal parts relaxation and adventure. Here’s how ...

The video breaks down the real expenses of visiting Catalina Island, from ferry tickets to meals, transportation, activities, ...