Catalina Island
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Stilwell, who refrains from sharing his first name, operates on Catalina Island, a dumping ground for officers who’ve either botched cases or run afoul of their superiors.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The earthquake occurred 13 miles from Los Angeles, 14 miles from Palos Verdes Estates, 14 miles from Rolling Hills Estates and 14 miles from Avalon on Catalina Island.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026
Mt Baldy was visible across Southern California, with breathtaking views from as far away as Catalina Island.
From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025
The only other encounter that resulted in injury this year was in September when a shark nipped at a man attempting to swim the 20-plus miles from Santa Catalina Island to San Pedro.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2025
Red and Agnes returned from a honeymoon on Catalina Island, and the broken-legged jockey began the period of his life that he would call “a long, hard pull.”
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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