A one page guide to Catalina Island resources for visitors and residents.
Accommodations
Aurora Hotel | 137 Marilla Avenuie | $$$
Avalon Hotel | 124 Whittley Avenue | $$$
Banning House Lodge | Two Harbors Village | (Visit Catalina Dot Com) |
Buena Vista Hotel | 120 Whittley Avenue |
Casa Mariquita Hotel | 229 Metropole Avenue | $$$
Catalina Cabins Two Harbors (November-April only)
Catalina Canyon Resort and Spa (now a Holiday Inn)
Catalina Island Inn | 125 Metropole Avenue | $$$
Courtyard Garden Suites by Hotel Catalina | 108 Marilla Avenue |
Edgewater Hotel |415 Crescent Avenue |
El Terado Terrace Mini Suites | 230 Marilla Avenue | (Catalina Chamber) $$
Glenmore Plaza Hotel | 120 Sumner Avenue |
Hermosa Hotel | 131 Metropole | $
Holiday Inn Resort Catalina Island | 888 Country Club Drive | $$$
Hotel Atwater | 125 Sumner Avenue | (reopening August 2019?)
Hotel Atwater - Renovations Article | 120 Sumner Avenue | Renovations Article
Hotel Atwater - History Blog Post
Hotel Catalina | Whittley Avenue | $$
Hotel Catalina and Courtyard Garden Suites
Hotel Mac Rae | 409 Crescent Avenue | $$
Hotel Metropole (spa, restaurants, arcade, rooftop jacuzzi) $$$
Hotel St. Lauren | 231 Beacon Street | $$$
Hotel Vista del Mar | 417 Crescent Avenue | $$$
Inn at Mount Ada | 398 Wrigley Road | (Visit Catalina Dot Com) $$$
La Paloma Las Flores Hotel | 328 Sunny Lane | $
Old Turner Inn Bed and Breakfast | 2323 Catalina Avenue |
Pavilion Hotel | 513 Crescent Avenue | (Visit Catalina Dot Com) $$$
Portafino Hotel | 111 Crescent Avenue | $$$
Seacrest Inn | 201 Clarissa Avenue |
Seaport Village Inn Avalon | 119 Maden Lane | $$
Snug Harbor Inn | 108 Sumner Avenue | $$$
CAMPGROUNDS
Bahia Azul Campground
Brisa Del Mar Campground
Hermit Gulch Campground
Little Harbor Campground
Parsons Landing Campground (northwest coast)
Two Harbors Campground (north coast at Two Harbors Community)
BOATER LODGING
Mooring Information and Rules
Boat-In-Only Camp Sites on Catalina Island I
Boat-In-Only Camp Sites on Catalina Island II
HAMILTON COVE VILLAS CONDOMINIUMS
- 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units, tennis courts, swimming pool
- Some, maybe all rental rates include a golf cart
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Catalina Holiday - Three Hamilton Cove Units
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Catalina Island Vacations - Hamilton Cove Villas
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Hamilton Cove Real Estate and Vacation Rentals
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VRBO Hamilton Cove Vacation Rentals
LODGING DIRECTORIES AND VACATION RENTAL AGENCIES
Catalina Island Vacation Rentals
VRBO Avalon Vacation Rentals
Catalina Island Golf Course | One Country Club Road |
Attractions
CULTURAL SITES:
Avalon Diving History Exhibit | Casino Building | Opened May 17, 2017 |
Casino of Catalina Island Building | One Casino Way |
Catalina Island Museum | 217 Metropole Avenue |
SPAS AND SALONS:
Catalina Sea Spa | 117 Clarissa Avenue |
Catalina Spa | Holiday Inn | 888 CountryClub Drive |
Catalina Vanity Studio Hair Salon | Metropole Market Place |
Island Breeze Spa and Salon | 120 Sumner Avenue |
Island Spa Catalina | 163 Crescent Avenue |
Touch of Heavenly Day Spa | Hotel Metropole | 20t Crescent Avenue #121-A |
SHOPS:
Afishanados Gallery Store | 205 Crescent Avenue |
Island Toy Store | 233 Sumner Avenue |
Leon's Drugstore | 401 Crescent Avenue |
Avalon Bay Company
Buoys and Gulls Sportswear
Catalina Island Museum Shop
Catalina Pottery, Bath, and Body
Ciao Baci
Del Sol
Island Threadz
Knuckles
Latitude 33
Steamer Trunk
Two's Company
SHOPPING CENTERS
Metropole Marketplace
Shops at the Atwater | 119 Sumner Avenue |
--- Ben's
--- Chet's Hardware
--- Catalina Crafters
--- Tradewinds
--- Catalina Island Vacation Rentals
ENTERTAINMENT VENUES:
Avalon Movie Theater | Casino Building | One Casino Way |
Golf Gardens Mini-Golf | 10 Island Plaza |
Three Palms Avalon Aracade | Metropole Marketplace |
CATALINA ISLAND MARINE INSTITUTE
Catalina Sea Camp (CIMI)
Catalina Island Marine Institute (CIMI)
Catalina Island Marine Institute - Catalina Sea Camp
Catalina Island Marine Institute - School Outdoor Education Program
- Three Locations: Cherry Cove, Fox Landihng, Toyon bay,
Activities
Action Flyboarding (Catalina Adventure Tours)
AFishinado Charters | Captain John King | "Afishanado" |
California Parasail (Catalina, Newport Beach, Oceanside, Tahoe)
Casino Walking Tour (45 to 50 minutes / $20)
Casino Behind the Scenes Tour (90 minutes / $30)
Casino Twilight Tour With Glass of Wine (90 minutes / $50 / 6:15 p.m.)
Catalina Adventure Sailing | Captain Ryan Ramming |
Catalina Adventure Tours
Catalina Coastal Tours and Fishing
Catalina Divers Supply
Catalina Food Tours (3 hour day tour + 2 hour happy hour tour)
Catalina Island Camps (summer camp for kids)
Catalina Jet Ski and Electric Bike Rentals
Catalina Tile Experience
Catalina Tours Reservations Service
Catalina UFO Tours
Catalina Room Escape | 220 Metropole Avenue |
Catalina Outdoor Adventures
----- Tour Catalina - https://tourcatalina.com
----- Catalina Bikes - https://catalinabikes.com/
----- Catalina Escape Room - https://escaperoomcatalina.com/
----- Bike Catalina - https://bikecatalina.com/
Corsario Charters
Dive Catalina Dot Net | 107 Pebbly Beach Road |
Ghost Tours of Catalina Dot Com
iCatalina Boat Tours "Gusto" and "Catallac"
Island Water Charters (Parasailing)
Joe's Rent-a-Boat
Journey Catalina Jeep Eco Tours and Taxi
Kayak Catalina Island Dot Com
Snorkeling Catalina Dot Com | 107 Pebbly Beach Road |
Urban Adenture Quest (smart phone guided scavenger hunt)
Wet Spot Rentals (Catalina Kayaks Dot Com)
NIGHTLIFE
- After Hours at the Avalon Grille
- Descanso Beach Club Beach Parties
- Avalon Theatre
- Miniature Golf Gardens
- Summit Night Adventure
- Flying Fish Boat Tour
- Harbor Reef Saloon | Two Harbors |
DESANSO BEACH CLUB
Descanso Beach Club
Descanso Beach Club Cabanas and Chaise Lounge Rentals
Descanso Beach Club Restaurant
Catalina Climbing Wall At Descanso Beach
Catalina Aerial Adventure at Descanso Beac
Zip Line Eco Tour at Descanso Beach
Ocean Sports at Descanso Beach (Kayak Catalina Island Dot Com)
Catalina Island Kayak Expeditions at Descanso Beach
CATALINA CONSERVANCY:
Catalina Island Conservancy - Official Web Site (Catalina Conservancy Dot Org)
----- Airport in the Sky
----- Airport in the Sky - Airport Loop Trail
----- Airport in the Sky - DC3 Grill and Gifts
----- Airport in the Sky - Nature center
----- Wildlands Express Shuttle (Airport, Little Harbors, Black Jack Junction)
CATALINA ISLAND COMPANY
Catalina Island Comppany - Official Web Site (Visit Catalina Dot com)
----- Zip Line Eco Tour
----- Catalina Aerial Adventure
----- Casino Tours
----- Hummer Expeditions
----- Ocean Excursions
----- Hiking Trails
"Cylone" to Two Harbors (40 minutes)
CATALINA ADVENTURE TOURS
Catalina Adventure Tours - Official Web Site
----- Safari Island Adventure
----- Enchanted/Mysterious Island Tour
----- Dolphin and Whale Adventure
----- Glass Bottom Boat Trip
----- Nautilus Semi-Submarine
----- Eco land Adventure
----- Safari City Adventure
Dining
Antonio's Pizzeria and Cabaret | 230 Crescent Avenue |
Antonio's Pizzeria and Deli | 114 Sumner Avenue |
Avalon Grille | 423 Crescent Avenue | (Visit Catalina Dot Com)
Ben's Bakery - Facebook Page
Ben's Bakery | Shops at the Atwater | 119 Sumner Avenue |
Bluewater Grill Avalon | 306 Crescent Avenue |
Buffalo Nickel Restaurant | 57 Pebbly Beach Road |
C.C. Beau Deli | 109 Clarissa Avenue | (opened June 2018)
Cafe Metropole | Hotel Metropole | 205 Crescent Avenue |
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Catalina Cantina Mexican Restaurant | 313 Crescent Avenue | (Facebook)
Catalina Coffee and Cookie Company | Metropole Market Place |
Coney Island West | Hotel Metropole | 205 Crescent Avenue |
Coyote Joe's Cantina Restaurant and Bar | 113 Catalina Street |
Desanso Beach Club Restaurant and Bar | One St. Catherine Way |
Desanso Fresh | One St. Catherine Way |
El Galleon Restaurant | 411 Crescent Avenue | (Catalina Hot Spots Dot Com)
Harbor Reef Restaurant | Two Harbors |
Jack's Country Kitchen Restaurant and Bake Shop (Catalina Hot Spots Dot Com)
Lloyds of Avalon Candy and Ice Cream |
Lobster Trap | 128 Catalina Avenue |
Luau Larry's | 509 Crescent Avenue |
Maggie's Blue Rose Mexican Restuaurant | 417 Crescent Avenue |
Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant | 111 Clarissa Avenue | (Catalina Hot Spots Dot Com)
Sand Trap | 501 Avalon Canyon Road | (catalinasandtrap.com is offline)
Scoops Ice Cream Catalina | 501 Crescent Avenue |
Seaport Bistro | 888 Country Club Drive |
Seaport Bistro Facebook Page
Steve's Steakhouse Bar and Grill | 417 Crescent Avenue |
Three Palms Avalon Aracde Restaurant (bar, pizza, padio) | Metropole Marketplace |
TAVERNS AND BARS:
Bluewater Grill Avalon Bar | 306 Crescent Avenue |
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Catalina Cantina Bar | 313 Crescent Avenue | (Facebook)
Chi Chi Nightclub | 105 Sumner Avenue | (over-21 bar, dance floor, pool tables)
Locker Room Bar | 126 Sumner Avenue | (Catalina Chamber Dot Com)
Locker Room Bar - Facebook Page | 126 Sumner Avenue |
Luau Larry's Bar | 509 Crescent Avenue |
Marlin Club | 108 Catalina Avenue | (oldest bar in Avalon)
Steve's Steakhouse Bar and Grill | 417 Crescent Avenue |
Transportation
FERRIES
Catalina Express (Ferry fron San Pedro, Long Beach, Dana Point)
Catalina Flyer (Ferry from Newport Beach) Catalina Info Dot Com
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Brown's Bikes | Behind Holly House / 12 yards from boat dock |
Catalina Bikes Dot Com (E-Bikes)
Catalina Island Golf Cart Dot Com
Catalina Electric Bike Rentals and Jet Ski
Catalina Transportation Services
Island Rentals (Catalina Golf Cart Rentals Dot Com)
Journey Catalina Tours and Taxi
CARGO SHIPPING
Avalon Freight Services (Port of LA / Catalina Island)
Catalina Express Sea and Air Terminal
- Catalina Express Ferry Fleet
- Island Express Helicopter Service
- Located on Swinford Street
- Near the SP end of the Vincent Thomas Bridge
- Across a small bay from the World Cruise Center
- https://www.catalinaexpress.com/port-san-pedro/san-pedro-port.html
- https://www.portoflosangeles.org/business/terminals/passenger/catalina
- https://sanpedro.com/la-waterfront/catalina-express-sea-air-terminal/
More Visitor Resources
Catalina Chamber | One Green Pleasure Pier |
Catalina Hot Spots
Catalina Click Map
Catalina Island Conservancy
Catalina Island Explorer Dot Com
Visit Catalina Island Dot Com (Catalina Island Company)
Resident Resources
Avalon City Government
Catalina Broadband Solutions
Catalina Island Medical Center | 100 Falls Canyon Road |
Catalina Properties Dot Com
Catalina WiFi
City Hall of Avalon | 410 Avalon Canyon Road |
Fire Department of Avalon
Fire Station of Abalon | 420 Avalon Canyon Road |
Fire: Volunteer Fire Company of Avalon - Facebooki Page
Isla Earth Radio Show (Archive)
Library of Avalon (LA County) | 210 Metropole Avenue |
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Library: Friends of the Avalon Public Library - Facebook Page
Two Harbors Village (Wikipedia Article)
Post Office of Avalon
Sheriff's Station of Avalon | 215 Sumner Avenue |
Sheriff's Station of Avalon - Facebook Page
LOOKING FOR THESE WEB SITES
Cabrillo Boat Terminal
Green Pier Ticket Office
Shoreboat Float Terminal and Photo/Souvenir Center (summer only?)
Cabrillo Mole Boat Terminal
Casino Point Dive Park State Marine Conservation Area
Catalina Conservancy House
Catalina Island Yacht Club
Chimes Tower
Descanso Beach
Fuel Dock
Green Pleasure Pier
Harbor Department
Boat Mooring Area
Avalon Harbor
Lover's Cove State Marine Conservation Area
Pebbly Beach
Heliport
Conservancy Trailhead Center (summer 2018)
Island Tour Plaza
SHOPS
Shops at the Atwater
Island Threadz | 601 Crescent |
Places o Catalina Island
COASTAL PLACES
City of Avalon
Catalina Harbor
Little Harbor
Little Harbor Overlook
Long Point
Willow Cove
Rippers Cove
Toyon Bay
Village of Two Harbors
INTERIOR PLACES
Ben Weston Junction
Middle Ranch
Middle Ranch Junction
Black Jack Junction
West Summit
East Summit
Catalina Island Travel Guide
California for Visitors