Lodging at Catalina Island, California

Lodging at Catalina Island, California

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Measuring 22 miles long and situated in the Pacific Ocean, Santa Catalina, or Catalina Island, is part of California's Channel Islands that also include San Clemente, San Nicolas, and Santa Barbara. The island can be reached by public ferries that depart from Long Beach and Newport Beach as well as Los Angeles. Local activities include camping, hiking, golfing, sailing tours and snorkeling. There are also several lodging options in Avalon, Catalina Island's only incorporated city.

Aurora Hotel and Spa

The Aurora Hotel and Spa is a boutique hotel that has the hospitality of a bed and breakfast. The elegant design begins at the well-lit balconies and continues with a lobby that had a modernist decor. The guestrooms are categorized into standard, partial ocean view and ocean view units that include flat screen TVs, customized pomegranate-citrus bath products, DVD player and plush robes. Rooms are decorated in chocolate brown and a light blue that's reminiscent of the Pacific Ocean. The featured amenities at the Aurora are a third-floor rooftop deck with an ocean view and the spa that offers guests signature massages and wraps.

Aurora Hotel and Spa
137 Marilla Ave.
Avalon, CA 90704
310-510-0454
auroracatalina.com

Hotel Villa Portofino

Hotel Villa Portofino is situated neat Pleasure Pier, the Tuna Club and Yacht Club. Described as offering guests European elegance, this property has 11 types of rooms and suites to choose from that have earth tone hues, separate seating areas and wood accents throughout. Services and amenities include complimentary continental breakfast, beach towels and chairs, a furnished deck overlooking the nearby waters and free wireless Internet. Dining is available at Ristorante Villa Portofino that serves a combination of Italian and continental fare. Reservations at the restaurant are recommended for patrons with a party of six or more.

Hotel Villa Portofino
111 Crescent Ave.
Avalon, CA 90704
310-510-0555
hotelvillaportofino.com

Hotel Vista Del Mar

The lobby of the Hotel Vista Del Mar features a 600 gallon tropical fish tank and welcomes guests with warm earth tones and wood furnishings. Local activities include ocean rafting and scenic tours offered by Discovery Tours and both options are near this property. This hotel features a garden atrium and courtyard. Guestrooms and suites include fireplaces, tub with whirlpool jets, wet bar with refrigerator and king-sized beds. Hotel amenities include free continental breakfast, fresh-baked cookies and milk every evening, ocean views and wireless Internet.

Hotel Vista Del Mar
417 Crescent Ave.
Avalon, CA 90704
310-510-1452
hotel-vistadelmar.com

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Article Written By Dionna Harding

Based in St. Louis, Dionna Harding has been writing professionally since 2009, penning articles and information for various websites. Harding holds a Master of Educational Administration from the University of Missouri-St.Louis.

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