Summer is upon us and Santa Catalina remains a calm Mediterranean temperature, typical of its paradisiacal atmosphere.  However, the summer is heating up as far as entertainment goes.  What can you expect this summer in Avalon and Two Harbors?

Let’s start with Avalon, the most civilized part of the island, and the one with the most mainstream attractions.  In the summer, they welcome the Annual Taste Around of Avalon, in which guests can taste delicious foods and drink from the best restaurants in the area.  The Annual Flying Fish Festival is a four-day event that celebrates the triumphant return of the Catalina Flying Fish.  This is a great family event and has a wide variety of activities.

Over in Two Harbors, guests can look forward to a wine festival, which is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Avalon as well as Two Harbors Enterprises.  The nice thing about this event is that it benefits local charities.  Summer Beach Bingo is big news all summer long, and locals and tourists are invited to bring along a beach chair and have fun playing bingo.  The Kid’s Fishing Derby is also hosted in Avalon for most of the summer.  Few events are more festive than the Annual 4th of July Parade, which features a fireworks show and a dinner at the famous casino ballroom.  A BBQ buffet is hard to pass up, especially since no one likes to cook on a holiday!

August brings the Annual Church Mouse Marlin Invitational event.  This is a non-profit marlin fishing tournament.  All participants can rest assured that proceeds benefit the Catalina youth of tomorrow.  Over the past two decades, over $700,000 has been raised to help children!

Whether you live in Avalon or Two Harbors, or are traveling for the summer, it’s okay to come join the community for a time of celebration!