LIGHTS, CAMERA … CATALINA!
The coast of North Africa. Tahiti. The mythical lost continent of Atlantis. The ancient Near East. The waters off the fictional Eastern Seaboard Island of Amity, patrolled by a massive, ravenous shark. Catalina Island has played many roles on the big screen over the years. It has been the location for more than 500 movies, reaching back more than a century to Hollywood's silent era, while also proving popular for the shooting of TV programs, documentaries and commercials.
But the Island has not only held allure for location scouts. It has also proven irresistible to Hollywood's stars, who have gravitated to the Island for the same qualities that appeal to other visitors: peace, quiet, sunshine, secluded coves, pristine waters, boating and world-class sportfishing.
