When you travel southern California have you ever considered a beautiful island getaway? Santa Catalina Island is the perfect spot for you to get away when you travel southern California and enjoy all the wonders of this island paradise. Travel southern California and make the most of a short journey offshore to this splendid island. Small town charm, hilly back country and wonderful warm beaches is what you will love on this great California travel spot when you're doing travel and tourism in California. A relaxing golf cart ride or biking trip around the island is a must. Once you experience Catalina Island you will want to come back when you next travel southern California. No wonder over a million visitors a year make this their number one place for travel in California.