Destination: Catalina Island

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From the archives: February 03, 2003

No man (or woman) is an island. But if you're in L.A., it sure is easy to get to one. With gorgeous views, rolling hills and, oh yeah, herds of bison, Catalina Island is a Mediterranean retreat--a mere 22 miles from the SoCal mainland.

On this page:  What to Do, Where to Eat, Where to Stay, How to Get There.

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What to Do

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Catalina Island Golf Course
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    1 Country Club Dr, Avalon, CA 90704 (map)

  2. 2 3.5 Star Rating: Average The Wrigley Memorial and Botanical Garden
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    Avalon Canyon Rd, Avalon, CA 90704 (map)

    Nearly 40 acres of handsome botanical gardens surround the massive stone and marble monument honoring William Wrigley, Jr.

  3. 3 3 Star Rating: Average Catalina Divers Supply Casino
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    1 Casino Way, Avalon, CA 90704 (map)

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Descanso Beach Club
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    Descanso Canyon Rd, Avalon, CA 90704 (map)

Where to Eat

  1. 5 3 Star Rating: Average Channel House Restaurant
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    205 Crescent Ave, Avalon, CA 90704 (map)

    Beach-casual, yet sophisticated Catalina restaurant for ladies' lunches and intimate dinners.

  2. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Armstrong's Fish Market
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    306 Crescent Ave, Avalon, CA 90704 (map)

  3. 7 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Catalina Country Club
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    1 Country Club Dr, Avalon, CA 90704 (map)

  4. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Landing Bar & Grill
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    101 Marilla Ave, Avalon, CA 90704 (map)

  5. 9 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average V J & T
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    306 Crescent Ave, Avalon, CA 90704 (map)

Where to Stay

  1. 10 4 Star Rating: Recommended Hotel Metropole
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    205 Crescent Ave, Avalon, CA 90704 (map)

    The most luxurious hotel on the island also boasts its own shopping marketplace.

  2. 11 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Snug Harbor Inn
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    108 Sumner Ave, Avalon, CA 90704 (map)

  3. 12 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Hotel Vista Del Mar
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    417 Crescent Ave, Avalon, CA 90704 (map)

How to Get There

  1. 13 3.5 Star Rating: Average Catalina Express
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    95 Berth, San Pedro, CA 90731 (map)

  2. 14 Catalina Passenger Svc
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    400 Main St, Newport Beach, CA 92661 (map)

  3. 15 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Island Express Helicopter
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    1175 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802 (map)

    Featuring scenic air tours, aerial photoshoots, business charters, and daily flights to Catalina Island! Call or click to find out more.

  4. 16 4 Star Rating: Recommended Catalina Marina Del Rey Flyer
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    13737 Fiji Way, Ste C2, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 (map)

    Offers ferry service from Marina del Rey to Avalon and Two Harbors

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