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There are many fine
guest accommodations on the island, ranging from the brand new,
full-service hotel to the more intimate bed and
breakfasts.
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few of our favorites include: |
| The Hotel Catalina
- Definitely Victorian with a bit of a tropical isle flavor served
up with old world elegance! And all the advantages of a modern
establishment too! |
| Hotel St. Lauren -
Another Victorian charmer and renovated in 1999, is 775 feet to the
beach and can accommodate large groups in 6 floors of rosewood and
afternoon tea. |
| Hotel Villa Portofino
- Offering more of a European ambiance across from the promenade on
the "quieter" end of town. And with a very good Italian
Ristorante, this is truly an elegant
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Catalina also offers
those of you who want to find your shore legs the opportunity to stay
ashore at numerous campgrounds.
There is a campground
in Avalon and that is at Hermit Gulch on the road up to the Wrigley
Memorial about a mile from town and is a fairly civilized as far as camp
facilities go, including water, restrooms, tables and neighbors.
Reservations are needed. 310/510-8367 Parsons Landing, just west of
Emerald Bay, is for the hardy, with some water and toilets. You can get
there by hiking or by boat. 310/510-7265
Two Harbors Campground
is a fun place for families....kids love it here! They must, there
always seems to be a lot of them. Just a quarter of mile, not even a
hike from Isthmus Harbor, most of the niceties of home, ranging from tents
(which you can rent as well as all other needed gear) to camping cabins
along with tables, barbecues, showers and water are available. 310-/510-8368
Little Harbor also has
a small primitive campground providing fresh water and
toilets. You can hike into this one or transportation from
Isthmus (about 7 miles west of Little Harbor) is available but
check. 310/510-7265
Want to look at the
ocean from the top of Catalina? Then Black Jack Campground is for
you, but only if you like to hike. Water, showers and toilet
facilities available at the 1400 foot campground.
310/510-7265
Back to the
coast! Got a big group going over with you? Provide them with
their own land base while you wave from the boat. There are about 10
little harbors where the Conservancy will allow all your guests to
camp. Check with them at 310/510-1745 or in Avalon at their offices
or the Visitor Services at Isthmus. Just remember, take out what you
drop off take in!
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