I head to Catalina Island when I feel like going to Italy, but can't swing a transatlantic flight. This Amalfi Coast dupe has tons of Mediterranean-style architecture, great food, and pretty beaches.

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Admit it: You’ve been meaning to go to Catalina for years now, but somehow never actually get there. We understand. But, with some minimal planning (i.e. a ferry ticket and a hotel reservation), it’s ...

Folks taking the tourist route between the Long Beach Port and Santa Catalina Island will soon be able to take that ride onboard a brand-new massive ferry that is not only low-emission but also beefed ...