Coroner identifies final victim in plane crash on Catalina Island Coroner ID's 4 of 5 people ... plan to shoot deer from helicopters Catalina business owners charged with failing to pay workers ...

But a visit to Santa Catalina Island, and its main village of Avalon via a 25-mile, one-hour ferry ride from Long Beach, California, makes for a satiating escape favored by sailors, celebrities ...

The best time to visit Catalina Island is during the fall months ... especially in January and February. Some businesses and tour operators may have reduced hours or be closed during the winter ...

An hourlong boat ride will bring you from Long Beach to Catalina Island. This island is popular among California residents and visitors alike for its wildlife, scenic town and beaches, and its ...