Southern California
Catalina Island
A curated guide to wine on Catalina Island
No featured wineries · 4-page PDF guide
Download the free PDF guideAn island escape
Off the Southern California coast, Catalina Island feels a world away, with the harbor town of Avalon, clear waters and a rugged, largely protected interior.
Wine here is a small, boutique story. Check current tasting options before your trip, then enjoy a glass by the harbor at sunset.
At a glance
- Signature wines
- Very limited island production
- Getting there
- By ferry from several Southern California harbors
- When to go
- Spring through autumn
- Plan ahead
- Book ferries and accommodations early, especially in summer
Wine producers listed in the guide
- Rusack VineyardsAvalon
- Rusack Vineyards Santa Catalina Island VineyardsAvalon
Licensed producers from public records; many don't host visitors, so check before you go.
Full details for each winery are in the free PDF guide.
Data: California ABC & TTB public records
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