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	Catalina Island - California Dreamin'
		That's because nearly all of Catalina Island is privately owned, preserved by an unusual conservation organization empowered with the funding and authority to maintain Catalina's serenity for present and future generations.
		Catalina Island's golden days began in 1919, when a controlling interest was acquired by Chicago millionaire William Wrigley, who had grand plans for his California paradise.
		The island's transformation was completed in the mid-1970s, when Santa Catalina Island Company agreed to give Los Angeles County use of 41,000 acres of the island for recreation and park use for 50 years.
	www.gluckman.com /Catalina.htm (2096 words)

	Frequently Asked Questions: Catalina Island
		Catalina Island is 21 miles long and 8 miles wide at the widest point, and about _ mile wide at the Isthmus.
		The island where the Native American woman lived alone for 18 years (after the rest of her people were taken by boat to the mainland) was San Nicolas Island.
		Animals which are considered "native" to the Island include Catalina Island gray fox (probably brought to the Island from other Channel Islands by Native Americans), small rodents such as mice, squirrels and the ornate shrew, bats, 6 kinds of snakes including Pacific rattlesnake, lizards, and tree frogs.
	www.colapublib.org /history/catalina/faq.html (3600 words)

	Catalina Island
		Catalina Island has served as a tranquil oasis of calm for stressed-out Southern Californians for a long time, providing a welcome respite from the high-pressure life of Los Angeles.
		The Santa Catalina Island Company was incorporated in 1894 by the Banning Brothers – William, Hancock, and Joseph.
		Catalina is a rare and unique place to visit, offering an escape from urban sprawl and a return to nature.
	www.swaviator.com /html/issueMA04/catalina.html (2302 words)

	Catalina Island - Wikitravel
		Catalina Island [1] (whose official but rarely used name is Santa Catalina Island) is near the southern end of the Channel Islands off the coast of Southern California.
		Catalina is a world unto itself, a distant asylum from the hustle and bustle of the rest of Southern California.
		Catalina Island Vacation Rentals P.O. Box 426, 119 Summer Ave, (800) 632-5280 [2], The largest selection of vacation home rentals on Catalina Island with over 100 privately owned properties, ranging from beautiful villas at Hamilton Cove to quaint cottages, houses and condos in the village of Avalon.
	wikitravel.org /en/Santa_Catalina (537 words)

	Catalina Island Fox
		The Catalina Island fox is the largest endemic mammal on the Island.
		A descendent of the gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus), it is one of the six recognized subspecies of the Island Gray fox (Urocyon littoralis) that live on six of the California Channel Islands.
		In early 2006, the population of the Catalina fox was estimated at nearly 400.
	www.catalinaconservancy.org /ecology/actions/fox.cfm (677 words)

	Santa Catalina Island, California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Catalina Island experienced a brief period of gold rush in 1860s, but no gold was found, and ultimately those early mining attempts were abandoned.
		The sons of Phineas Banning bought the island in 1891 from the estate of James Lick and established the Santa Catalina Island Company to develop it as a resort.
		The mission of the Catalina Island Conservancy is to be a responsible steward of its lands through a balance of conservation, education and recreation.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Catalina_Island (2438 words)

	Catalina Island // Catalina Express (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Catalina Island can be enjoyed for the day or for an overnight stay.
		The Catalina Island Conservancy a non-profit organization established in 1972 by the Wrigley Family, who purchased the island in 1919, is dedicated to the conservation and preservation of the island.
		Two Harbors, located at the West end of the island is a camping, hiking and boating haven.
	www.catalinaexpress.com /catalinaIsland.php (341 words)

	Catalina Island California \| Avalon Beach CA Catalina Travel Hotels Beaches
		Catalina Island off of the coast of California, is a favorite three day getaway when travel is from San Francisco or Sacramento California, although it does only leave one full day to relax and enjoy the island.
		Santa Catalina Island is a year-round destination averaging about 75 degrees in the summer and 63 degrees in the winter.
		The island is owned by the Santa Catalina Conservancy for the most part, which is a private non-profit foundation formed to protect and restore the natural resources of Catalina.
	2getgold.com /california/catalina_island (607 words)

	Catalina Island Maps
		What the rest of the island offers is subtle; it is a place that releases its secrets sparingly, constantly calling us back with its promise of renewal.
		The rest of the island is a vivid, living reminder that the natural world provides us with incomparable beauty.
		The answer to "what's on the rest of the island," changes depending on who you ask, but as you immerse yourself in eCatalina's Insider's Map, you'll discover a variety of answers, all of which attest to this island's many charms and rich history.
	www.ecatalina.com /maps.cfm (430 words)

	Catalina Island's Early History
		In the fall of 1934, nine buffalo were imported to augment the herd of 19, bringing the island population to 28.
		The buffalo continued to thrive and multiply, and by 1969 it was estimated that there were approximately 400 buffalo on Catalina Island.
		The buffalo program on Catalina is managed by the Santa Catalina Island Conservancy, a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation and preservation of Catalina Island.
	www.catalinainfo.com /Early.html (693 words)

	Santa Catalina, California's Island of Romance...and Adventure (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Santa Catalina was left to its natives until fur traders discovered its sea otters in the early 1800s.
		The last Mexican Governor of California deeded the island to an American cattle rancher in 1846, who sold it in 1887 to the developer of a sport fishing tent village, later called Avalon.
		William Wrigley, Jr., the chewing gum magnate, purchased the island in 1919, and devoted himself to its development and conservation.
	www.highonadventure.com /Hoa00dec/Catalina/catalina.htm (1098 words)

	San Pedro - LA Harbor 22 Miles to Catalina Island
		An island rich in history with a unique ecology, Santa Catalina Island is an very popular attraction that is an easy trip from San Pedro.
		San Pedro's Catalina Air -Sea Terminal is the closest departure point to the Island.
		The terminal is served by Catalina Express Fleet and the Island Express Helicopter Service.
	www.sanpedro.com /spcom/catalina.htm (488 words)

	Catalina Island Journal - Vacation Packages, Specials, Travel information, online news, classified ads and more...
		The 83-year tradition of camping at Camp Fox on Catalina Island will be enhanced, according to the Catalina Island Conservancy, owner of the property which has been a popular destination for YMCA youth and other campers for decades.
		The Hotel Catalina is offering their guests 10% discount vouchers at three of Avalon's favorite restaurants at time of check-in.
		The Catalina Island Museum is pleased to announce the return of its popular Old Timers Award program.
	www.catalinaislandjournal.com (1052 words)

	USC Trojan Family Magazine - Autumn 1999: Treasured Island
		The island changed hands several times in the 19th century before being purchased by the Banning brothers, who operated a fleet of steamers from the mainland.
		He was the impetus behind the creation of the Santa Catalina Island Conservancy, a nonprofit membership group founded in 1972 to protect Catalina’s ecological heritage.
		In 1975, the Santa Catalina Island Co. – the Wrigley-owned entity that held title to the island – deeded 86 percent of Catalina’s 42,139 acres to the conservancy.
	www.usc.edu /dept/pubrel/trojan_family/autumn99/Science/island.html (1495 words)

	Community History in Words and Pictures: Catalina Island
		The tiny island has nevertheless been inhabited for nearly 7,000 years, with its original Native American occupants probably having paddled their plank canoes from the mainland's shores to settle the rocky land mass and develop a marine-based culture.
		Settlers on Catalina Island raised sheep and cattle in the mid 1800s, introducing a ranching industry that continued in some form until the mid 1950s.
		Most importantly for its future, in the late 1880s owner George Shatto embarked on a campaign to turn Catalina Island into a tourist destination, planning and building the town of Avalon as the focal point of the island and hub of this activity.
	www.colapublib.org /history/catalina (336 words)

	Catalina Island Goes Tiki - Catalina Island Online News
		The Catalina Artists' Market, Avalon's newest fine art gallery, is pleased to announce that one of their featured artists, Julien Foreman, will be one of the unique artist exhibitors at the 1st annual TikiFest on Catalina Island.
		She hikes to remote canyons and beaches on the island and collects rocks, which she then pounds into pigments.
		The work Foreman will be showing at the Tikifest is a series that is composed of images of birth and life paths in a style that she describes as aboriginal, primitive and raw.
	www.catalinaislandjournal.com /detail.cfm/article_id/289 (830 words)

	Catalina Island Vacation Guide
		CATALINA ISLAND - Just off the coast of Southern California is an island that looks much like California did two hundred years ago, a wilderness of oak, cactus, and sage, with secluded coves surrounded by ocean with lush kelp forests and abundant sea life.
		Catalina Island is a wilderness preserved for all to enjoy, yet it has all the lodging, restaurants and recreational activities of a modern beach resort.
		Space is a limiting factor on islands and on all HIKES so; please call the Education Office to reserve your spot at 310-510-0954.
	www.ecatalina.com (1133 words)

	Catalina's Wildlands Come to Town - Catalina Island Online News
		The Center's exhibit is titled, "PURE Catalina," "PURE" an acronym for "Protect," "Understand," "Renew" and "Explore" which are the sections of the exhibit.
		Explored will be the concept of "biodiversity hotspots" (of which there are 200 in the world), and why Catalina is part of the one that stretches along the West Coast of the United States.
		Catalina's unique ecology will come into focus in the "Protect" section with a presentation of its endemics -- species that are found on Catalina and nowhere else in the world, such as the Catalina Island fox, Catalina shrew, Catalina Mahogany and Saint Catherine's Lace.
	www.catalinaislandjournal.com /detail.cfm/article_id/173 (748 words)

	Santa Catalina Island : Planning a Trip \| Frommers.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		In San Pedro the Catalina Express departs from the Sea/Air Terminal, Berth 95; take the Harbor Freeway (I-110) south to the Harbor Boulevard exit, then follow signs to the terminal.
		The town of Avalon is both the port of entry for the island and the island's only city.
		Only a limited number of cars are permitted on the island; visitors are not allowed to drive cars, and most residents motor around in golf carts (many of the homes only have golf-cart-size driveways).
	www.frommers.com /destinations/santacatalinaisland/1066010002.html (801 words)

	Catalina Express // Daily Trips To Catalina Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The adventure begins on board Catalina Express where sitting on an outside upper deck, you can take in ocean breezes or keep your eyes peeled to catch a glimpse of White-sided dolphins.
		Catalina Express offers year round service and the convenience of up to 30 round trips daily.
		Catalina Express vessels are equipped with comfortable, airline-style seats, large seat-to-ceiling level windows for gorgeous views and galleys offering a variety of beverages and snacks.
	www.catalinaexpress.com (255 words)

	Athlete Information
		Catalina is approximately 22 miles off the coast of Southern California and you must take a boat to the Island.
		Boat fare to the Island is not included in the entry fee.
		There are boats that get you to the Island Saturday morning if you choose not to spend the night on the Island or stay the weekend for our traditional final race of the year.
	www.pacificsportsllc.com /CatalinaTriathlon/athlete9.htm (1368 words)

	Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
		It’s a place where there are fabulous activities and dining experiences waiting to be had.
		With its rich history and wealth of new things to discover and explore, Catalina Island is the perfect escape for visitors looking to experience the warmth of a small-town in a fun, island destination.
		Click here to sign up to receive periodic news and special offers from Catalina Island.
	www.catalinachamber.com (169 words)

	Catalina Island Lodging: Vacation Rentals Catalina Island : Avalon
		Catalina Island Vacation Rentals offers the largest selection of vacation lodging on Catalina Island with over 100 privately owned properties, ranging from our beautiful villas at Hamilton Cove to quaint cottages, houses and condos in the charming resort village of Avalon, California...
		This island paradise invites visitors to indulge in romantic getaways, reunite for family holidays, or just escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
		This island paradise boasts a wealth of untouched wilderness, including 76 square miles of forest, clean beaches and rugged coastline where seals and otters find refuge.
	www.catalinavacations.com (183 words)

	About Catalina Island
		Travel time to Avalon, the Island's only city, can be done in as little as 15 minutes by air, or one hour by boat.
		The sun shines an average of 267 days a year, and the average rainfall is 14 inches per year.
		CATALINA ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - Located at the foot of the Green Pleasure Pier, the Visitor Center can answer questions and provide information about transportation, accommodations, activities and special events.
	www.catalinachamber.com /visitor/about.asp (589 words)

	Catalina.com - Avalon, California Guide to Local Hotels, Lodging, Restaurants, Real Estate, Car Rentals and Area ...
		Tent cabins and tent rentals are available for those who would like to rough it, a little bit, at the one campground on the island.
		The island is 18 1/2 miles long by 7 miles wide with two harbors.
		Catalina is covered with mountains that reach as high as 2,125 feet above sea level and is covered with wonderful green vegetation and is edged with beautiful sandy beaches.
	www.catalinaisland.com (332 words)

	Shopping.com - Shopping made simple
		Casual and easygoing, Lauren Ralph Lauren Catalina Island floral sheets are woven of softest 350 thread count cotton.
		Casual and easygoing, Lauren Ralph Lauren Catalina Island floral pillowcases are woven of softest 350 thread count cotton.
		Lauren Ralph Lauren "Catalina Island" Pinstripe Pillowcases, King Pair Bedd...
	www.shopping.com /xGS-Catalina_Island (827 words)

	Catalina Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Santa Catalina Island is 60 miles offshore of one of the world’s largest metropolis, Los Angeles, situated on the west coast of the United States.
		Notwithstanding its proximity to prestigious oceanographic institutions, the characterization of the island effects to ocean currents (wakes) and biological productivity (island mass effect) has been historically overlooked.
		Caldeira was recruited by UCLA’s Marine Science Center under the orientation of Professor William Hamner with the collaboration of Professor James McWilliams research group to study the multidisciplinary oceanographic aspects of Catalina Island.
	www.islandoceanography.org /catalina.html (208 words)

	Santa Catalina Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Sail or fly from San Pedro or Long Beach to Catalina Island, 26 miles across the sea.
		Santa Catalina has been in private ownership since 1811, when the Gabrileño Indians were forced to resettle on the mainland.
		Twenty-six miles across the sea on the island of Catalina, and a world away from Los Angeles, the small city wraps around picturesque Avalon Bay.
	www.pacificislandtravel.com /north_america/western_usa/california/la_catalina.html (300 words)

	Catalina Island Vacation Rental
		Wrigley's purchase of the island in 1919, the future of the island was changed forever.
		The beaches were filled and the quality of island life continuously grew and improved.
		It remains, thanks in large part to the Wrigley family and the Santa Catalina Island Company's long range vision, a picture of California's pre-development beauty punctuated with the gorgeous seaport village of Avalon.
	www.avalonca.com /Vintage-Postcards.htm (307 words)

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