Aerial view of boats docked on the Harbor near Catalina Island Company

Media and Awards

Media Trip Requests

Thank you for your interest in visiting Catalina Island and sharing your visit with your audience.

The Catalina Island Company operates 4 hotel properties (Hotel Atwater, Pavilion Hotel, Mt Ada in Avalon and Banning House Lodge in Two Harbors), Descanso Beach Club, several restaurants (Avalon Grille, Flx Biergarten, Bistro at Atwater) and tours and activities in Avalon and Two Harbors. We do not coordinate visits for any other Catalina Island properties besides those that we operate.

**Please note that this form must be submitted at least 3 or more weeks prior to desired dates of travel. Summer (June-August) availability is extremely limited and travel influencer visits during summer months are typically not considered. We do not provide transportation to the ferry terminal, nor ferry transportation to the island.

Please read the above. If your request meets with the above, please fill out the form below to be considered for a media visit.

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Comfy living room area overlooking the Sea in Mt Ada, Catalina Island Company

Catalina Island Company Awards

Catalina Island Company

  • Los Angeles Conservancy Preservation Award for the Restoration of the Catalina Island Casino Building, 2012
  • Harvey Cowell Business of the Year Award, 2010
  • Patty Ann McKinnon Philanthropy Award Children's Dental Health Clinic by the County of Los Angeles, 2018


Mt Ada

  • 2020 - Forbes Four-Star Award Winner
  • 2019 - Forbes Four-Star Award Winner
  • 2018 Certificate of Excellence - Tripadvisor


Pavillion Hotel

  • Certificate of Excellence - Tripadvisor


Hotel Atwater

  • Certificate of Excellence - Tripadvisor


Descanso Beach Club

  • 2020 - Travelers' Choice
  • 2016 - 2019 Certificate of Excellence - Tripadvisor


Catalina Zip Line Eco Tour

  • Certificate of Excellence - Tripadvisor

Catalina Activities and Adventures

  • Award of Excellence - Tripadvisor


Avalon Grille

  • 1st Place Best Taste of Food - Taste Around Avalon, 2018
  • 2nd Place Best Taste of Food - Taste Around Avalon, 2017
  • 1st Place Best Taste of Dessert - Taste Around Avalon, 2016 
  • 1st Place Best Drink with Alcohol - Taste Around Avalon, 2016
  •  2nd Place Best Taste of Food - Taste Around Avalon, 2016
  • 1st Place Best Taste of Dessert - Taste Around Avalon, 2015
  • 3rd Place Best Drink no Alcohol - Taste Around Avalon, 2015
  • 2nd Place Best Taste of Food - Taste Around Avalon, 2015
  • 1st Place Best Drink no Alcohol - Taste Around Avalon, 2014
  • One of America's top Outdoor Bars - Travel + Leisure


Descanso Beach Club

  • 2nd Place Best "Drink No Alcohol" - Taste Around Avalon, 2014
  • 3rd Place Best "Taste of Cocktail" - Taste Around Avalon, 2013
  • 3rd Place Best "Taste of Drink" - Taste Around Avalon, 2013
  • 3rd Place Best "Taste of Food" - Taste Around Avalon, 2013
  • 3rd Place Best "Taste of Cocktail" - Taste Around Avalon, 2012
  • Certificate of Excellence - Trip Advisor

Catalina Island Company Awards

Catalina Island Company

  • Los Angeles Conservancy Preservation Award for the Restoration of the Catalina Island Casino Building, 2012
  • Harvey Cowell Business of the Year Award, 2010
  • Patty Ann McKinnon Philanthropy Award Children's Dental Health Clinic by the County of Los Angeles, 2018


Mt Ada

  • 2020 - Forbes Four-Star Award Winner
  • 2019 - Forbes Four-Star Award Winner
  • 2018 Certificate of Excellence - Tripadvisor


Pavillion Hotel

  • Certificate of Excellence - Tripadvisor


Hotel Atwater

  • Certificate of Excellence - Tripadvisor


Descanso Beach Club

  • 2020 - Travelers' Choice
  • 2016 - 2019 Certificate of Excellence - Tripadvisor


Catalina Zip Line Eco Tour

  • Certificate of Excellence - Tripadvisor


Catalina Activities and Adventures

  • Award of Excellence - Tripadvisor


Avalon Grille

  • 1st Place Best Taste of Food - Taste Around Avalon, 2018
  • 2nd Place Best Taste of Food - Taste Around Avalon, 2017
  • 1st Place Best Taste of Dessert - Taste Around Avalon, 2016 
  • 1st Place Best Drink with Alcohol - Taste Around Avalon, 2016
  •  2nd Place Best Taste of Food - Taste Around Avalon, 2016
  • 1st Place Best Taste of Dessert - Taste Around Avalon, 2015
  • 3rd Place Best Drink no Alcohol - Taste Around Avalon, 2015
  • 2nd Place Best Taste of Food - Taste Around Avalon, 2015
  • 1st Place Best Drink no Alcohol - Taste Around Avalon, 2014
  • One of America's top Outdoor Bars - Travel + Leisure


Descanso Beach Club

  • 2nd Place Best "Drink No Alcohol" - Taste Around Avalon, 2014
  • 3rd Place Best "Taste of Cocktail" - Taste Around Avalon, 2013
  • 3rd Place Best "Taste of Drink" - Taste Around Avalon, 2013
  • 3rd Place Best "Taste of Food" - Taste Around Avalon, 2013
  • 3rd Place Best "Taste of Cocktail" - Taste Around Avalon, 2012
  • Certificate of Excellence - Trip Advisor