How to Plan the Perfect Catalina Island Getaway

On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Josh Meyers explores a piece of coastal paradise on Catalina Island with Derrik Lang, senior features editor for the Auto Club of Southern California’s Westways magazine.

Lang shares expert tips on how to get to Catalina Island via the Catalina Express and Catalina Flyer. The two explore must-see attractions like the iconic Catalina Casino—home to a rooftop ballroom, mini golf course, and roller skating rink—and dive into top things to do on Catalina Island, including snorkeling, scuba diving, ziplining, and horseback riding. 

Derrik also highlights cultural spots like the Catalina Museum for Art and History and local favorites like the famous Buffalo Milk drink, as well as his recommendations for the best restaurants and under-the-radar gems in Avalon.

GUEST

Derrik Lang, senior features editor for the Auto Club of Southern California’s Westways magazine and senior producer of the Traveling with AAA podcast.

RESOURCES

Derrik Lang is the senior features editor of the Auto Club of Southern California's Westways magazine and senior producer of the Traveling with AAA podcast. He is also editor-in-chief of AAA Explorer.

Catalina Island
Art Deco Society Avalon Ball
Catalina Casino
Avalon
Two Harbors
Channel Islands
Catalina Express
Catalina Flyer 
JetSki2Catalina
Snorkeling/Scuba
Catalina Zipline Eco Tour
Zane Grey Pueblo Hotel
Hotel Atwater
Avalon Grille
Descanso Beach Club
Luau Larry's
The Lobster Trap
Coastal Camping on Catalina
Catalina Museum for Art and History
Buffalo Milk
Catalina Horseback Adventures

ABOUT THE HOST

Josh Meyers is a comedian, actor, and new host of the California Now Podcast. He also cohosts the podcast Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers.

OUR TEAM

Host and Executive Producer, Josh Meyers
Editorial Director, Jené Shaw
Producer, Kate Eplboim
Technical Producer, Jessica Marshall
Theme music, Staffan Carlén