and named the island Santa Catalina. After the Spanish colonization of California, European diseases, for which the Pimungans had little immunization, nearly wiped out the island's population.

While there have been no public rides available until now, for about 10 years Skelton has been riding on the island with a ...

In 1924, during Hollywood’s first golden age, 14 American bison arrived on Santa Catalina Island, 22 miles off the coast of Los Angeles. The animals were to appear in two movies being filmed on ...

In the Golden Age of Hollywood, Catalina Island became a hideout for Tinseltown celebrities who came in droves. Marilyn Monroe. Joan Crawford. Jimmy Cagney. Charlie Chaplin. Cecil B. De Mille ...

Getting to Catalina Island should not cost a fortune, but if you are not careful, you will end up overpaying. Ferry prices ...

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 ...