Do you like free-roaming bison and cute little foxes? What about sunshine-soaked hiking across pristine hills? Or maybe some of the world’s best snorkeling and diving?
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If the answer is yes, you have one can’t-miss autumn destination on this year’s bucket list: Southern California’s Catalina Island, located a short ferry ride from Dana Point or Long Beach. Though you can explore the island as a day trip, Catalina is an idyllic place to escape in autumn for micro-cation, when the worst of the heat is gone.
Catalina’s adventures open up when temperatures drop, letting you enjoy its eco-tours and outdoor side quests. But you’ll need more than a brief day trip if you want to dig deeper into Catalina Island’s culture—like trying its famed Buffalo Milk cocktail or its upscale spa treatments.
I’ve got good news: the local Love Catalina Island Tourism Authority just launched two end-of-summer sales events. They let you extend your time on the island with some serious perks at seven hotels, plus eco-conservation workshops. Here’s what to know.
Deal #1: Second Summer Savings on Catalina Island
The Second Summer Savings deal is for bookings between Sundays and Thursdays. The bookings must be for stays in October, November, or February. You earn a third night for free when booking two nights at any of the seven hotels on the island.
Participating hotels include: Pavilion Hotel, Mt Ada, Glenmore Plaza Hotel, Bellana Hotel, Hotel Atwater, Snug Harbor Inn, and Hotel Metropole. Book your stay here.
Deal #2: Restore & Explore on Catalina Island
Two hotels are participating in a separate Catalina Island savings deal: Catalina Island Inn and Catalina Canyon Inn. When you book a two-night stay at either, you receive three perks related to the island’s famous ecology and ongoing conservation efforts.
The Restore & Explore package gives you a hands-on guided eco-tour, an Eco-Conservation gift, and hands-on conservation activities like seed collecting and plant removal. This offer is only available until October 27—so take advantage.