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Santa Catalina Island

A travel journal to Catalina Island by 12CGTV

CALALINA , ISLANDMore Photos

26 miles across the sea Santa Catalina is waiting for you!

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  • 3 stories/tips
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Santa Catalina IslandBest of IgoUgo

Overview

CALALINA , ISLAND
Catalina Island has a lot of tours, and they give you good information about the island and its history.

Quick Tips:

The main town is called Avalon, it has nice shops and restaurants on the waterfront.

Best Way To Get Around:

To get to the island I take the Catalina Explorer from Dana Point, also available from Newport Beach, and Long Beach. On the island you can rent bikes, golf carts, etc.

Pavilion LodgeBest of IgoUgo

Hotel

Just 14 steps from the beach,large garden courtyard,cable TV,In-room refrigerators/coffee machine,free Continental Breakfest.71 rooms,all with air-conditioning.Baggage service to/from the boat.Close to shops and restaurants,value packages available.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by 12CGTV on October 22, 2000

Pavilion Lodge
Catalina Island, California
(800) 626-5440

Inland Motor TourBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

Inland Motor Tour,this 32-mile excursion takes you for a tour of the airport,to Catalina's Pacific side. You visit El Rhancho Escondido where you'll be treated to refreshments and an Arabian horse demonstration. It is a complete Catalina Island Tour,watch for buffalos.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by 12CGTV on October 22, 2000

Inland Motor Tour
Discovery Tours, Avalon Catalina Island, California

Casino TourBest of IgoUgo

Story/Tip

Take a trip down memory lane to the days when bands were big and the movies were just beginning to talk.If you like history this art-deco Avalon Theatre and world-famous Casino Ballroom is a must see.They have Jazz concerts in the ballroom in the month of October.

Avalon Senic TourBest of IgoUgo

Story/Tip

CATALINA ISLAND
Discover Avalon everywhere you turn on a 9-mile narrated journey along the beachfront,up the hillsides and through the heart of Avalon. The part of the tour I liked the best was when the driver stopped way up in the hills,so everyone could take photos of Avalon.

Glass Bottom BoatBest of IgoUgo

Story/Tip

The glass bottom boat ride aboard the Moonstone and Nautilus have daytime and nighttime trips. Watch the marine life that thrives in Catalina's help forests at Lover's Cove Marine Preserve. The boat ride is 30 minutes, and cost is $10 for adults.

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12CGTV
12CGTV
SAN DIEGO, California

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