Things to do on Catalina

[StanfordsGirl]

Just a piece of info those who have never been to Catalina, the casino there is not a real casino. It is a museum about the history of the place and the island.

Casino Tour info:

Adults: $17.50

Seniors: $15.75

Duration: 50 minutes

Tour Time : 2:00 pm (for other times please call 310-510-TOUR (8687)

Season: Year-round

Advance reservations are recommended. For more information, please call 800-626-5440.

http://www.visitcatalinaisland.com/avalon/tour_casino.php

[StanfordsGirl]

Since Catalina is such a small island, they limit the numbers of cars that can be on the island. Most people use golf carts to get around. There is a place along the waterfront that you can rent golf carts and they give you a map to follow so you don't miss any of the sites for great picture taking. The prices are as follows:

4 people cart---$40 an hour

6 people cart---$60 an hour

Information about renting golf carts:

http://www.ecatalina.com/about-golf-cart.html

[StanfordsGirl]

Here's more ideas for tours you can take on Catalina:

http://www.visitcatalinaisland.com/avalon/Tours.php

[StanfordsGirl]

For a fun place to stop for drinks, go to the Descanso Beach Club. It is on Crescent Rd right past the landmark Casino. They have places to sit right on the beach and it is a great place to people watch.

[sailingrose]

Great info Janice!

[Shaunna]

Great info! I've done most of the tours there and loved the inside island tour. You get such breathtaking ocean views. We used to live in Southern California so we'd always take anyone visiting us there if they wanted something more than Disneyland or Magic Mountain.

[StanfordsGirl]

I'll be stopping there on my Paradise cruise in late April and if I find any new info, I'll post it here.

[StanfordsGirl]

Here's a fun piece of trivia about Catalina. There are about 100 Bisons that populate the island and they are descendants of extras that were brought in for a 1925 silent movie.

[JimBenhood]

Catalina Island offers multiple locations to take in the scenic views on the 76 square acres of land that make up the island. Catalina Island's wide variety of diving locations makes it ideal for scuba diving for all levels of experience. Thriving marine life open up exciting underwater worlds to divers and snorkelers.

With plenty of specialty shops, day spas, luxurious hotels, restaurants, the casino, and things to do with and around other people, this side of Catalina will fit you perfectly.

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