Romance on Catalina Island

Catalina Island is made for a romantic escape. Known as the Island of Romance because of the well-known 26 Miles Across the Sea song, it is simple to set your course for Catalina Island’s beautiful coastline.

With its distinctive Mediterranean charm, the island creates a setting that feels especially suited to couples. Catalina is the only island destination in California that offers a large selection of accommodations that includes everything from beachfront hotels to cozy bed and breakfasts, well-appointed condos, charming cottages, and even a four-star inn.

There are plenty of romantic ways for two people to enjoy this lover’s paradise:

• Take a ride on a bicycle built for two along oceanfront routes and green canyon roads
• Try parasailing, kayaking, or a round of golf together
• See Catalina’s wilder interior on an inland motor tour or Jeep eco-tour
• Find quiet time in the interior, one of the most stunning locations to go hiking or comfort camping surrounded by the beauty of the Pacific Ocean
• Pack a picnic and seek out a tucked-away cove
• View Catalina Island’s rich marine life from a semi-submersible submarine without getting wet
• Treat yourselves at one of Avalon’s day spas with hot stones, Swedish, Thai, or couples massages
• Share a meal at one of the many restaurants along the bayfront

To add an extra-special touch to your Catalina Island visit, arrange for champagne and charcuterie to be delivered to your hotel room or prepared for pickup as a surprise for your sweetheart.