California Beaches Blog

Californians love their islands–and so do tourists. From the romance of the Avalon Ballroom (shown in the photo above) where big bands performed in concerts and dances, to the hillsides dotted with colorful houses, the island exudes charm. It usually begins the moment you arrive and begin to step off a boat. As you look [...]

Pollution is an equal opportunity offender, as seen in the current water quality reports from Heal the Bay monitoring this past week. While no closures are reported (though a sewage leak did close a beach a few weeks ago near the Oceanside Pier), there are some beaches with ocean water not fit for humans to [...]

In a search for the pleasure piers of California, one stands out among the rest and makes other piers green with envy. Catalina Island’s  Green Pier is a really interesting color of green, attracting the attention of most who set foot on Catalina Island’s city of Avalon. To top of a seafoam ride in a [...]

Avalon, Calif.–Catalina Blues Fans take note: The annual Catalina Island Blues Festival at the famed Avalon Ballroom will feature two superb headline acts, Robert Cray and Taj Mahal. A long tradition of serving up swing, big band, jazz and blues music continues with the soulful tunes of two California and international favorites. Float your boat [...]