Romantic getaways on Catalina Island

According to their website, Catalina is not just an island, it's another world. While its proper name is Santa Catalina Island, it is also known as Catalina Island, or just Catalina.

Getting to this island is an adventure in itself. You can either jump on an hour-long ferry ride, or jump in a helicopter for a quicker trip.You should be surprised to know that the use of motor vehicles is restricted on this island. Instead, the popular mode of transportation for residents is via golf cart, or bicycle. Tourists can take taxis, or rent bicycles to get around.

Imagine escaping everyday life to a Catalina island vacation full of picnics on the beach and riding around on a tandem bicycle, living the small town life on a quaint, romantic island for a quick weekend getaway.

Great times to visit this lovely island are during the annual Catalina Island Jazztrax Festival or during the many art festivals that this island hosts. This island is a hiker's paradise - there are monthly hiking adventures for the outdoorsy types. Another great event to check out is the Avalon Ball in the Spring. This is a big dance featuring big band music that came from the 1930's - when ballroom was big. For runners, this is also an ideal vacation destination, as Catalina hosts marathons and triathlons throughout the year. Whatever your reason for visiting may be, your Catalina Island vacation is guaranteed to be a good one. It's the ideal romantic getaway for those who don't want to travel too far, but still need that well-deserved break.

Call one of our dedicated Romantic Travel Experts at 1-800-331-1366, or fill out our request form today to start planning your next romantic Catalina getaway.