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Catalina Island[1] (whose official,but rarely used, name is Santa Catalina Island) is near thesouthern end of the Channel Islands off thecoast of Southern California. It'stechnically in Los Angeles County and is a popularday trip and vacation destination for locals and tourists.

Understand

Santa Catalina is 22 miles from the mainland, despite the lyricsof the Four Preps' song.

Catalina Casino See art, views, and performances at an iconic waterfront masterpiece From its regal setting at the north end of Avalon Harbor, this dramatic circular building has stood as a welcoming sentinel since just before the Great Depression. The Catalina Casino epitomizes everything glamorous about Santa Catalina Island. You’ll see the extraordinary Art Deco murals and a classic 1929 pipe organ inside the Avalon Theatre, which still shows nightly movies on its massive screen. A short film is shown highlighting the history of this iconic building and its Hollywood connection.

Twenty-six miles across the sea
Santa Catalina is a-waitin' for me
Santa Catalina, the Island of Romance -- '26 Miles', TheFour Preps, 1958

Catalina is a world unto itself, a distant asylum from thehustle and bustle of the rest of Southern California. Most of theisland is owned by the Catalina Conservancy [2] which ischartered with protecting its environment.

Many visitors to the island come from cruises offered by RoyalCaribbean.

The area codes for Catalina Island are 310 or the soon to be424.

Cities

'City' is a relative term on Catalina - neither Avalon nor TwoHarbors are particularly large, with Two Harbors having just ahandful of houses and a single general store.

Catalina-Marina del Rey Flyer, From Marina del Rey toAvalon and Two Harbors. Phone: (310) 305-7250, e-mail: info@catalinaferries.com,[3]. Check website forschedule and rates.

Catalina Classic Cruises,From San Pedro to Avalon. Tollfree: 800-641-1004, Phone: 495-3565, [4]. Checkwebsite for schedule. Round trip fares - Adult: $41, Children(2-11): $26, Seniors (55+): $29, Infants (under 2): $3.

Catalina Express Ferry, from Long Beach, San Pedro orDana Point to Avalon.There is also a boat from San Pedro to Two Harbors. Phone:800-481-3470, [5]. Fares vary bydeparture point. See website for prices and schedule.

Catalina Flyer, from Newport Beach to Avalon. Phone:949-673-5245, [6]. See website forscheduled departures. $61 round trip.

Private boat - Avalon and Two Harbors havemooring facilities and services. There are also many coves aroundthe island that have moorings or anchorages. The Catalina website[7] has detailsabout anchorage and mooring points around the island.

Island Express Helicopter Service[8] fliesfrom San Pedro or Long Beach into Catalina's Airport in theSky.

Airport in the Sky[9] is open toprivate aircraft with a $20 landing fee and $5 per night tie downfee. No fuel is available for sale at the airport. Phone: 510-0143,Weather info line: 800-255-8700.

Walking - Most visitors to Catalina usually dotheir touring on foot.

Bicycle - There are several bicycle rentalagencies on the island or you may bring your own bicycle over withyou (usually for an extra fee).

Carts - Golf carts may also be rented on theisland.

(Avalon Hotels | Catalina Island Hotels),888 Country ClubDrive (Catalina Islandlies 26 miles off the coast of Southern California, and can beaccessed easily by air or water. The Catalina Canyon Resort &Spa in the City of Avalon, California is conveniently located closeto City Center and all major transportation hubs. Our complimentaryshuttle greets every boat and/or Helicopter at the arrivalterminal. (Driving time from terminal to hotel is approximately 3minutes)), ☎Phone:310-510-0325, [10]. The Catalina Canyon Resort & Spa in theCatalina Island Town of Avalon, California has made a name foritself as the full-service Resort Hotel destination of choice fortravelers seeking comfort, ambience and value on beautiful CatalinaIsland. Located just off the coast of Southern California, CatalinaIsland and the town of Avalon are a convenient escape from thebustle of life on the mainland.Moderate. (33.340203,-118.332779)edit

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Catalina Island Vacation Rentals, P.O. Box 426, 119 Sumner Ave,Suite B, Avalon, CA 90704 (800) 631-5280 (310) 510-2276 [11]. The greatestselection of vacation home rentals on Catalina Island with justunder 200 privately owned properties, ranging from beautiful, oceanfront villas at Hamilton Cove to quaint cottages, houses and condosin the village of Avalon.
, 124 Whittley Avenue, ☎3 PM; checkout: 11AM. Relax in an environment ofunderstated elegance at The Avalon Hotel, Catalina Island’s premierboutique hotel. Most of our rooms have breath-taking views ofAvalon harbor and its scenic surroundings. We offer a range of roomsizes all with deluxe king or queen beds and an array of amenities.Specials & packages available.$195- $545. edit
, 137 Marilla Avenue,Avalon, CA, ☎(800)422-6836, [13]. checkin: 11 AM; checkout: 3PM. Welcome to a new era inCatalina Island hospitality at the Aurora Hotel & Spa. Inspiredby the sea, Aurora immerses you in relaxation, inviting you todiscover the magic of sensuous waves and the comfort of modernstyle. Our luxury hotel combines bed and breakfast hospitality witha metropolitan boutique hotel ambiance. Come rediscover the magicof Santa Catalina.$150 - $925. edit

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The Casino, built in 1929 by William WrigleyJr., is a popular landmark and tourist attraction on the westerntip of the Avalon beach. It was the tallest building in Los AngelesCounty at its completion. It features a ballroom, movie theater,and the Catalina Island Museum. There are no gambling facilities;the term casino refers instead to a more traditionalItalian definition of casino, meaning social gatheringplace.

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Snorkeling & SCUBA diving from shore - Catalina is a havenfor SCUBA divers in Los Angeles area. The main SCUBA diving sitefrom Avalon is Casino Point, right next to the Casino building.Concrete steps have been created, so divers (and snorkelers) canstep down a few steps and enter the water. Since Casino Point isnorth-pointing dive site, it is mostly protected from the heavysurf and waves most of the year. Casino Point is a protected areaand NOTHING can be removed from the area. There is a air refillstation as well as tank/weights rental right next to the entrypoint. Common sitings are garibaldi, bat rays, octopus, giant blacksea bass, kelp bass, lobsters and horn sharks.

Additional snorkeling can be done at Lovers' Cove, south of theferry terminal.

Many dive boats depart from various ports in LA area, such asLong Beach and San Pedro, for a day diving trip to various parts ofCatalina Island that are otherwise inaccessible via car fromCatalina Island. The typical cost is $110-150 and includesbreakfast, lunch, and three dives with air f