California is so much more than the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles, it encompasses everything from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco to gigantic trees of the Sequoia/Kings Canyon.

Los Angeles is the biggest city in California and home to Disneyland, the up-market neighbourhood of Beverley Hills and the craziness of Venice Beach.

San Francisco is one of the most distinctive and appealing cities with fun and friendly locals and home to amazing sites.

Catalina Island is off the gulf of Santa Catalina in California and is only 22 miles long and 8 miles wide. It's often described as a tropical faraway island with all the amenities you'll ever need from restaurants and bars and long winding roads.

Highlights

  • Be in awe of the worlds biggest trees at Redwood National Park
  • Channel your inner-child and soak up everything that Disneyland has to offer.
  • Stroll along State Street in Santa Barbara home to amazing diners, coffeehouses and nightclubs.

Did you know?

  • San Francisco Bay is considered the world's largest landlocked harbour
  • California is home to the annual music and arts festival which is often attended by lots of celebrities every April.
  • The Hollywood Walk of Fame stretches along 15 blocks of Hollywod Boulevard and three blocks of Vine Street Hollywood.

Climate

California's climate varies widely dependent on proximity to the coast, generally temperatures in the summer have highs of 30+ degrees and the summers and if you're by the coast it will likely be nice and breezy.

Jobs

We work with two fantastic employers on Catalina Island - Island Ventures and Scoops. Check out the roles they offer below:

Jobs Available

Sales Associate

Employer: Island Ventures

Location: Avalon, Catalina Island

Job Type: Full Time, 35 - 40 hours per week

Ideal Candidate: Outgoing, smiley, confident and friendly. Must be able to start conversations easily and engage with customers. Previous experience in retail / customer service is a plus but not essential.

Pay: $13 per hour, paid bi-weekly

Housekeeping

Employer: Island Ventures

Location: Avalon, Catalina Island

Job Type: Full Time, 35 - 40 hours per week

Ideal Candidate: Happy / friendly. Good attention to detail.

Pay: $13 per hour, paid bi-weekly, + tips

Front Desk / Guest Services

Employer: Island Ventures

Location: Avalon, Catalina Island

Job Type: Full Time, 35 - 40 hours per week

Ideal Candidate: Professional demeanor, well spoken and happy / friendly. Ability to pick things up easily. Good attention to detail and good at multitasking. Students studying a hospitality course at University and / or with previous hotel experience are a plus.

Pay: $13 per hour, paid bi-weekly

Server / Barista

Employer: Scoops

Location: Avalon, Catalina Island

Job Type: Full Time, 35 - 40 hours per week

Ideal Candidate: Outgoing, smiley, confident and friendly. Must be able to start conversations easily and engage with customers. Advanced English required. Previous experience working in an ice cream store / as a barista is a plus but not essential.

Pay: $13 per hour, paid bi-weekly, + tips