Love Catalina News Mentions and Media Releases

Love Catalina Marks Award Recipients and Seats the 2026-27 Board

Jul. 23, 2026

Media Release CONTACT: Jim Luttjohann jim@lovecatalina.com

On July 16, nearly 70 members, community leaders and guests came together to recognize Love Catalina Island Tourism Authority's 77th year of service.

20th Annual Taste Around of Avalon Winners Shared

By Love Catalina Island on Jun. 04, 2026

Media Release CONTACT: Jim Luttjohann jim@lovecatalina.com 310.510.7643

Love Catalina Island Tourism Authority announced the winners of the 20th Annual Taste Around of Avalon.

Catalina Museum for Art & History Brings Back Round Island Benefit Cruise

May 12, 2026

WHAT: Catalina Museum for Art & History is bringing back its highly anticipated Round Island Benefit Cruise, an afternoon featuring adventure, storytelling and sweeping coastal scenery.

Historic El Encanto Preparing to Reopen on Catalina Island

May 05, 2026

Returning a Landmark to Avalon’s Waterfront

Avalon, CA – An Avalon landmark cherished by the community is getting ready to open its doors again. Steven and Brenda Hoefs have acquired the iconic El Encanto.

Catalina Island Pride Comes Back June 12-13 Ahead of LA Pride

Apr. 20, 2026

Catalina Island is bringing pride and celebration to summer with the return of Catalina Island Pride, set for June 12-13, 2026. The event is proudly supported by KGay and US Bank.

Love Catalina's Cast Away Campaign Receives Silver Award from NAJTA

Apr. 17, 2026

LOVE CATALINA ISLAND NAMED TRAVEL MEDIA COMPETITION WINNER

PASADENA, CA -- The North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) announced that LOVE CATALINA ISLAND TOURISM AUTHORITY won SILVER.

Catalina's Adventure HQ Opens in Avalon

By Sherri Walker Cline on Mar. 27, 2026

Bringing the Island's Best Experiences Under One Roof

A new locally owned hub brings Catalina Taxi & Tours and Catalina Divers Supply together at a historic Avalon Canyon location.

AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND — This opening introduces Catalina's Adventure HQ.

2026 Catalina Island Visitors Guide Released

By Love Catalina Island on Jan. 23, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Discover Catalina: The 2026 Official Visitors Guide is available now. The fully updated 2026 Official Catalina Island Visitors Guide serves as a go-to planning resource for the perfect trip.

CPUC Approves $37.6 Million for Undersea Fiber Connectivity to Catalina Island

By Jim Luttjohann on Jan. 05, 2026

AVALON, Calif. (January 5, 2026) – Catalina Island announced approval of a $37.6 million fund supporting a new undersea fiber connection. During a meeting on December 18, 2025, the California Public Utilities Commission moved the project forward.

City of Avalon Welcomes Epicenter to Santa Catalina Island

Oct. 15, 2025

Avalon, California: The City of Avalon announced the installation of Epicenter, a traveling ocean exhibition created by acclaimed Laguna Beach sculptor Casey Parlette, now on display at Old Ben.