Catalina Island | The Coast News Group

On Catalina, the climb pays off

I discover that the low-grade, uphill walk to the memorial and garden requires more energy than pressing the throttle on an e-bike....

E'Louise OndashOctober 20, 2020

The people of Catalina Island seem to have figured out how to adapt to this new world and how to host safely....

E'Louise OndashOctober 15, 2020October 19, 2020

Now that Catalina Island has reopened, it’s an attractive destination for Southern Californians because it’s nearby but feels far away....

E'Louise OndashJuly 9, 2020July 23, 2020

There is so much to be said about summer vacations — and so much that can’t be said because of the continuing pandemic and all...

Carey BlakelyNovember 21, 2018November 21, 2018

Rob Ruiz, chef and owner of The Land & Water Company restaurant in Carlsbad, lets nothing go to waste....

David BoylanAugust 7, 2018August 8, 2018

It’s that time of year again when the local, offshore and island fishing off the coast of San Diego and Mexico starts to heat up....

We climb into the double kayak and start paddling away from Descanso Beach. It’s a bit choppier than we had anticipated and it’s not long...