Travel to Santa Catalina Island, located off the southern coast of California, for a Mediterranean-style vacation without the international travel costs. | Travel Leisure

Come discover the magic of Catalina Island’s history with our new Explore El Rancho Escondido Tour. Climb from the historic City of Avalon to the rugged terrain of the interior via Stagecoach Road. Take in the beautiful views as you travel to El Rancho Escondido, the Spanish-style ranch built in the 1930s by Philip and Helen Wrigley, who set out to develop a breeding program for the wild horses of Santa Catalina Island. Enjoy a horse exhibition, then view a selection of saddles, trophies, and Wr