Definition

Proper noun: * Catalina Island: A specific island located in the Pacific Ocean, near the southwestern coast of California, known primarily as a resort destination.

Usage

• Catalina Island is used as a proper noun to refer to a specific geographic location. It is typically used in contexts related to travel, tourism, geography, and local history.
• It functions as the subject or object of a sentence, often preceded by prepositions like , , , or .

Examples

• We spent our vacation on Catalina Island.
• The ferry from Long Beach to Catalina Island takes about an hour.
• Catalina Island is famous for its clear waters and wildlife.

Advanced Usage

• "The Catalina Island": While "Catalina Island" is the standard form, it is sometimes colloquially referred to with the definite article, especially in informal speech or specific regional contexts (e.g., "We're going to the Catalina Island this weekend"). However, the article is often omitted in formal writing.
• "Santa Catalina Island": This is the island's full, official name. Using "Santa Catalina Island" is more formal and precise, often found in historical or official documents.

Variants and Related Words

• Santa Catalina Island: The full name of the island.
• Avalon: The primary city and main port on Catalina Island.
• Channel Islands: The archipelago to which Catalina Island geographically belongs.

Synonyms

• Santa Catalina (a shortened form of the full name).
• The Island of Santa Catalina (a more descriptive, formal synonym).

Related Phrases

• Catalina flyer: A common name for passenger ferries serving the island.
• Catalina wine mixer: A reference to a fictional event from the film , humorously associated with the island.
• Over on Catalina: A casual phrase meaning "on Catalina Island."

Noun

1. an island resort in the Pacific off the southwestern coast of California