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Santa Catalina Island, California

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Airports

• Directory of California Airports from TravelConsumer.com.   Includes LAX and other Los Angeles, CA airports

Books

• Books about Santa Catalina Island, California.

Camps

• Catalina Island Camps. "Established in 1922, Catalina Island Camps, Inc. (CIC) operates a Summer Resident Camp for boys and girls entering grades 3 through 11 and is the home of the Jean-Michel Cousteau Family Camp and The Catalina Environmental Leadership Program for 4th to 12th grade school groups. The camp is also available for spring and fall retreats. The camp facility is located at Howlands Landing on the California side of Catalina Island, 22 miles from Los Angeles. Catalina Island Camps is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and is a member of the Western Association of Independent Camps (WAIC)." 

Classified Advertising

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Corporate Planning

• Destination Catalina. "Destination: Catalina, Inc. is a full service destination management company specializing in creative planning and professional coordination of corporate events and team building services based on Catalina Island.
  
  Enter our website to learn more about how we can help you plan a company meeting, conference, picnic, executive retreat, employee appreciation day, incentive, product introduction, or special event at the most unique destination in Southern California."

Education

• Avalon Schools. "Avalon High School is part of Avalon Schools, which also includes Avalon Elementary School, Avalon Middle School, and Two Harbors Elementary School. The high school, middle school, and elementary school are all located at 200 Falls Canyon Road in the city of Avalon. Two Harbors Elementary School is located about an hour out of town on the West End of the Island.
  
  The enrollment of Two Harbors Elementary School is 12, Avalon Elementary School is 330, Avalon Middle School is 164, and Avalon High School is 234. This means that the high school students make up about 32% of the Avalon Schools population."

Employment

• Employment resources for Los Angeles and Southern California.

Encyclopedia

• Encyclopedic entry for Santa Catalina Island, CA from HighBeam Encyclopedia.
• Encyclopedic entry for Santa Catalina Island, California from Yahoo!

Government

• City of Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA. "Avalon is situated on the easterly portion of Catalina Island, 22 miles south/southwest of the Los Angeles Harbor breakwater. Avalon is a little over 2 2/3 square miles in size. The island itself is 76 square miles in area, 85% of which is in a conservancy area to be maintained in its natural state in perpetuity. The picturesque and leisurely seaport village of Avalon has a permanent population of around 3,500, with an annual visitor count of close to one million. Catalina Island is part of Los Angeles County. Avalon schools however, are part of the Long Beach Unified School District. The Island's primary industry is tourism.
   
  The climate is mild and seldom gets above 85 degrees in the summer. Usually, the temperature gets no lower than the 50's in the winter. Because the city hugs the water, evenings can be cool during the summer, and very cold in the winter. Avalon has no smog and the waters of the bay, as well as surrounding the island, are crystal clear."
• Library of Avalon, CA.   

Hotels and Motels

• TravelConsumer.com directory of travel reservation services.

Library

• Avalon Public Library. "The Avalon library was established in February of 1914.
  Led by the Mary Williams Club (now the Santa Catalina Woman's Club), and the Avalon Chamber of Commerce the townspeople came together to meet the offer that Los Angeles County presented to them "if the citizens could provide furniture, shelves, a space and volunteers to run it", Los Angeles County would furnish the books.
  
  In February 1914, the first L.A. County Public Library "overseas branch", opened at the Grandview Hotel with 196 books, courtesy of the County, the number doubled by that summer.
  
  In November 1915, a raging fire destroyed most of the town, including the library. H.W. Allen managed to salvage 100 books which he stored in his home until a new quarters could be found for the library.
  
  The Sophia yacht club was the first in a series of locations which included City Hall, Kassar Building, Hotel Atwater Arcade, 211Metropole Ave, and 208 Metropole Ave.
  
  In the Spring of 1962 the Avalon Library found a home in the new County Center at 215 Summer Ave." 

Maps

• Map of Santa Catalina Island, CA from Google Maps.
• Map of Santa Catalina Island, CA From Microsoft Encarta.

Multimedia

• Santa Catalina Island: Island of Romance DVD.

Nature

• InfoLACA Nature Resources in Los Angeles and Southern California.

News

• News headlines about Santa Catalina Island, CA from Google News.

Online Discussions

• Catalinatoday · Catalina Today - Catalina Today is a Community Web site. "Welcome to Catalina Today. This club has been created to provide Islanders with a forum for News, events, activities and more. You may post messages to other club members or join our KidSafe chat room." 

Organizations

• Catalina Island Conservancy. "The Conservancy Protects, helps promote Understanding, Renews the land and makes possible its use for personal renewal, and provides an infrastructure for Exploration in Catalina’s wild nature.
  
  The mission of the Catalina Island Conservancy's is to be a responsible steward of its lands through a balance of conservation, education and recreation. Caring for 88 percent of Catalina with its 42,000 acres of sweeping valleys, rocky hillsides, oak-covered plateaus, 50 miles of rugged coastline and 200 miles of roads is a daily undertaking.
  
  The Conservancy is responsible for protecting numerous rare and endangered species found on the Island and nowhere else in the world. Conservation efforts, scientific research, and educational outreach persist while the Island welcomes more than one-million visitors a year. Balancing human needs and desires and the needs of the land to stay healthy is challenging indeed..."
• Catalina Performing Arts Foundation. "CIPAF was incorporated in 1994 as Catalina Community Broadcasting, with a mission to bring the arts to Catalina Island through community radio. Since that time, the mission has expanded and the name changed to reflect that wider purpose."

Parks

• Catalina Island Interpretive Center. "This interactive interpretive center is nestled in a large canyon at an elevation of five hundred feet. The center features recordings of whales, dolphins and sea lions. Visitors can learn about kelp forests and ocean currents. There is also a monthly nature day-camp for children 5-12 years old. Docent tours and picnic areas are provided. School and group tours are by reservation only. Hiking permits and maps are also available."

Photographs

• Photographs of Santa Catalina Island, CA from Google Images.

Radio Stations

• InfoLACA.com directory of Los Angeles radio stations.
• KISL Radio. 88.7. Avalon, Santa Catalina, CA.

Realtors

• Catalina Realtors. "We are committed to fulfilling our customers' needs with the highest level of professionalism, expertise and service. We are committed to treating all parties of a transaction with respect and integrity. We are Avalon's oldest and most experienced real estate firm. We specialize in paradise! The City of Avalon is located on Catalina Island, County of Los Angeles, approximately 21 miles southwest of Long Beach. Access to Catalina Island is primarily by boat. Travel time is approximately one hour from Long Beach and San Pedro. Additional boats run from Newport Beach and Marina Del Rey. 15-minute air service is provided by helicopter departing from both Long Beach and San Pedro..."
• Hamilton Cove Real Estate. "Although only 26 miles across the sea from Los Angeles, Santa Catalina Island seems to be a world away from everyday metropolitan life. Some of the finest accommodations on this island getaway can be found in the secluded villas at Hamilton Cove, located in a private cove next to the main town of Avalon.
  
  Hamilton Cove Real Estate rents over 40 villas at Hamilton Cove for a weekend, a week, and sometimes longer. We also offer many villas for sale, and we handle property in the town of Avalon as well.
  
  This Web site showcases most of the property that Hamilton Cove Real Estate rents or sells. You can browse through pictures of the various villas and decide which ones are right for you before stepping foot on the Island."

Recreation

• Catalina Kayak Adventures. "...Come visit us and enjoy the best Catalina Island has to offer. No experience is necessary to enjoy our kayak and snorkel tours. We offer group discounts on tours and snorkel rentals. Snorkeling and kayaking the clear Catalina Island waters is a great way to spend the day or come for the night and enjoy the luxury of our Catalina Island hotels.
  
  Our guided trips provide a perspective of the Island not found on your average tour. Our rental program gives you an outlet for self exploration of this beautiful Island. What ever you choose, our team will help you create a memorable Catalina Island experience. "
• Catalina Ocean Rafting. "Ocean Rafting is the most exciting adventure you can experience while visiting our Island Paradise. Catalina Ocean Rafting trips are not just a ride, but an Island Adventure which goes beyond the ordinary tour. Our Staff and Crew have unsurpassed knowledge of the Island from geology to Indian lore. Our tours are small, personal, informative, and most of all it's FUN!
   
  So join us and experience for yourself the Catalina Ocean Rafting difference in exceptional ocean inflatable boat trips."
• High Tide Traders. "Charters, souvenirs, fishing, and more."

Rentals

• A Catalina Island Vacation Rental. "Why rent a room when you can rent a home..."
• Catalina Island Vacation Rentals. "Catalina Island Vacation Rentals offers the largest selection of vacation lodging on Catalina Island with over 100 privately owned properties, ranging from our beautiful villas at Hamilton Cove to quaint cottages, houses and condos in the charming resort village of Avalon, California... our unique Catalina Island rentals are designed to make you feel more at home. Our rental homes have exceptional views of either the mountains or the ocean. Look through our website, and then call and let one of our professional reservation agents help you plan one of the finest getaways you'll ever experience!
  
  Only 22 miles off the coast of Los Angeles, the charming little island of Catalina awaits your arrival. This island paradise invites visitors to indulge in romantic getaways, reunite for family holidays, or just escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This island paradise boasts a wealth of untouched wilderness, including 76 square miles of forest, clean beaches and rugged coastline where seals and otters find refuge."
• Hamilton Cove Real Estate. (See description above under Realtors.

Reservations

• Travel, hotel, car rental, and more reservation services from TravelConsumer.com.

Shopping

• C.C. Gallagher. "The corner of Claressa and Crescent (the C.C. in C.C. Gallagher) pulses with mellow music and welcoming laughter. Whether looking for a special piece of jewelry, the perfect gift for a friend, a new piece of pottery, or one of C.C.’s private label gourmet items – it is always a joy to simply walk through the door of C.C. Gallagher.
  
  The constantly changing displays are surrounded by vases and flowers and tables and teas. What was previously an old bank vault serves as a stronghold for an impeccable selection of fine wines and gourmet items. Display cases containing unique creations from jewelry designers, pottery makers and artists are part of the store’s unquestionable, one-of-a-kind flair."

Television Stations

• InfoLACA.com directory of Los Angeles area television stations.

Tourism

• eCatalina.com. "Much of my childhood was spent aboard the family sailboat tethered to a mooring in Santa Catalina Island's Isthmus Bay. We spent our days searching for treasures among the shoreline rocks, hiking the dusty trails, eating ice cream at the snack bar as it melted down our cones, and playing endless card games until the last bit of daylight was gone. It was such a rare treat when my Dad would venture down to Avalon in search of a mooring. My brothers, my little sister and I would happily forsake the peaceful solitude of Two Harbors for the excitement that always awaited us in Avalon.
  
  A few years later my husband, Dave, and I spent our honeymoon in Avalon and returned several times over the years always saying how wonderful it would be to live here. In 1996 we become permanent full-time residents with our two sons.
  
  As a web consultant the move was fairly easy because I didn't have to find a job. Over the years my clients have slowly shifted from mainland businesses to island businesses. When the requests for web development started coming in I realized that there was a need for a site like eCatalina.com. I envisioned beautiful island photography, informative articles, a place where every business and activity on the island could be found. I wanted a site that would convey the uniqueness of the Island, its history and the attachment that those of us that have spent time here never forget."  Lori Montgomery.
• Official Web site for Santa Catalina Island.
• VistCatalina.com. "Welcome to Santa Catalina Island, California’s only island resort destination. Whether you are a first-time visitor looking for a romantic weekend getaway or a frequent guest planning another trip to paradise, Santa Catalina Island is a unique escape from the frenzied pace of mainland life.
   
  Santa Catalina Island represents a refreshing and unusual contrast to the densely populated urban areas of Southern California. In order to preserve this valuable open space for public enjoyment, the Wrigley Family deeded approximately 88 percent of the island in 1975 to the nonprofit Catalina Island Conservancy. The Santa Catalina Island Company, established in 1894, is the principal landowner of the remaining private land and focuses on preserving the island’s unique charm and character.
  
  Catalina Island is part of Los Angeles County. Located 22 miles off the California mainland, the island comprises 76 square miles and boasts 52 miles of spectacular coastline. The island consists of two quaint commercial centers: Avalon, population 3,500, and Two Harbors, population 100."
  • History. "People have been living on Santa Catalina Island for at least 7,000 years. Archaeologists excavating on a limited scale at Little Harbor on the seaward side of the Island for the past 40 years keep coming up with earlier and earlier dates. They find evidence of increasingly complex material cultures with a strong maritime adaptation. These earlier groups of peoples exploited the rich resources of the sea--from abalone and other mollusks, to small and large fish, and marine mammals such as sea lions..."
  • Museum. "The Catalina Island Museum celebrates the Island's rich cultural heritage. Current exhibits include an award-winning exhibit featuring the romantic era of Catalina's steamships, Native Americans, a large relief map of the Island, Avalon's evolution into a resort community, Catalina pottery and tile, early communication, sportfishing, the Chicago Cubs spring training, and much more!"   

Transportation

Air

• Avalon Airport. "The airport in the sky." 
• Island Express Helicopter Service. "Island Express Helicopters has been serving Catalina Island and the Southern California area for 25 years. The majority of our business has been our 14 minute flight to Avalon on Catalina Island. The favorite being our "day in catalina" package. We also offer a variety of air tours of the Los Angeles and Orange County areas. We do movie work, location scouting, service the oil platforms off the coast and many private charters. Let us help you with your needs with one of our 6 passenger turbine powered helicopters." 

Boat

• Catalina Explorer. "The Catalina Explorer Co. inc, was established in 1997 as the first CAPUC permitted cross channel Catalina passenger service from Dana Point Harbor.
  The Catalina Explorer Co. began operating in the summer of 1999 with one, 149 passenger boat the R/V Catalina Explorer running one round trip daily to Avalon from Dana Point. The company, founded and operated by San Clemente resident Donn Dill and other members of the Dill family, launched it's first cross channel trip on June 23rd 1999 with 6 people onboard for the inaugural 90 minute Dana Point to Avalon crossing. At the time, the company consisted of 2 part time captains, 6 total crew members, and 1 phone operator answering calls from the Dill residence."
• Catalina Express. "Catalina Express was formed in 1981 with one 60-passenger vessel providing scheduled service between Los Angeles and Catalina Island. Today, the company has evolved into a leading provider of passenger boat transport service in the West and a major promoter of tourism to the island paradise, which is situated 22 miles off the Southern California coast. In its 22-year history, Catalina Express has carried more than 15 million passengers to and from Catalina. It prides itself in offering comfortable and personalized service to residents as well as visitors. The company was formed by three Island residents who saw the need for reliable transport and who worked tirelessly to develop the means of providing it. Over the years, concern for passenger safety and comfort has always been a high priority for the founders - Doug and Greg Bombard, a father and son team, who with colleague Tom Rutter, continuously strive to upgrade the company's fleet. Working closely with boat builders to design vessels to specifically serve the waters of the Catalina Channel, they introduced features such as full ride control systems for vessel stability and state-of-the-art navigational equipment. Next came airline-style cabin seating, panoramic viewing windows and on-deck seating, which won immediate acceptance by passengers. Today, Catalina Express operates a modern fleet of seven vessels that run on published daily schedules from boat terminals in Long Beach, San Pedro and Dana Point. In 1999, a state-of-the-art catamaran named Starship Express was introduced into service from Long Beach. Featuring two passenger decks, special Commodore Lounge seating, and a top deck for open-air seating, the catamaran carries up to 302 passengers at speeds of 37 knots..."
• Catalina Flyer. "Our Catalina Flyer, the largest passenger-carrying catamaran on the West Coast, features a richly appointed interior, sweeping sun decks, full-service cocktail lounges, stately viewing windows and Ride Control. So if you want comfort, service, a friendly crew, or just want to work on your tan, the Catalina Flyer is your choice. The Catalina Flyer is not only the FASTEST boat, but the BEST way to the island."

Video

• Catalina Island videos from YouTube.com.
• Video about Santa Catalina Island, CA from Google Video.

Volunteer

• VolunteerMatch.org. "Where volunteering begins...VolunteerMatch is a leader in the nonprofit world dedicated to helping everyone find a great place to volunteer. The organization offers a variety of online services to support a community of nonprofit, volunteer and business leaders committed to civic engagement. Our popular service welcomes millions of visitors a year and has become the preferred internet recruiting tool for more than 30,000 nonprofit organizations. Read more in our latest annual report."   Comment: If you want to volunteer, go to http://www.volunteermatch.org and click on Search, key in your ZIP Code, and you will instantly see the organizations in your area needing volunteers. This is a brilliant concept that makes great use of the Internet.  

Weather

Sailing Weather Information

• Coastal Data Information Program of  the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
  • Swell Height Predictions for Ventura County.   
• National Weather Service Coastal Waters Forecast Los Angeles/Oxnard.
• Santa Barbara Weather Buoy.
• Santa Monica Weather Buoy.

Web Cams

• Directory of Los Angeles and Southern California Web cams.

Wedding Services

• Catalina Wedding Services. "Having assisted couples to plan their weddings for over 15 years has given me the insight into the excitement that goes into planning and conducting ceremonies on Catalina Island, and in the greater area of Los Angeles and San Diego.
  
  We believe in encouraging the bride and groom the freedom to express the reflection of who they are on their special day. In keeping with family traditions and spiritual backgrounds or to create new ones for their future." 

WiFi HotSpots

• WiFi HotSpots in Santa Catalina Island, CA from JIWIRE. An international directory of WiFi hotspots or access points.
• Other WiFi directories that cover Los Angeles. InfoLACA.com's directory of WiFi access resources for Los Angeles and Southern California.