Catalina Island Company (ICO)
Catalina Island Company manages over 88% of Santa Catalina Island, California, operating hotels, dining, attractions and land and sea adventures alongside conservation of the island.
Founded in 1894, Catalina Island Company (ICO) is the steward of Santa Catalina Island, California, managing more than 88% of the island while operating a hospitality business that spans hotels, dining, attractions and outdoor experiences. The company traces its origins to the Banning Brothers, who acquired the island in 1894, and to William Wrigley Jr., who took ownership in 1919; it describes its role as balancing conservation with hospitality and preserving the island for future generations.
ICO's operations are concentrated in Avalon and Two Harbors on Santa Catalina Island, and it serves millions of visitors from across Southern California and beyond. Its holdings include Mt Ada, a historic hotel on the island, and Hotel Atwater, a hotel in Avalon, alongside renowned dining venues and the Catalina Casino, one of the island's best-known landmarks. The company also runs dozens of guided land and sea adventures that showcase the island's ecosystem and history.
The company's stated mission is to be a leader in exceptional customer experiences while enhancing appreciation for Catalina's history. It positions itself as a guardian of Southern California's natural resources rather than simply a hospitality provider, and says it aims to be a respected partner to employees, suppliers and the community, with sustainable practices that honour the island's natural environment and cultural heritage.