• Experience the beauty of Catalina Island.catalina beach image by Christian Schoettler from Fotolia.com
  
  Catalina Island can be accessed from a number of ports in California including San Diego and Long Beach. The Island provides a tropical experience just minutes from the shores of California. Popular activities on the island include sightseeing trips on boats and helicopters, zip line tours, shopping in historic towns. Thousands of people flock to the island every March for an annual marathon that has been taking place since since 1977. If you are visiting the island, you will have easy access to a number of popular hotels that offer beach access and other amenities designed for comfort and convenience.
  
  

Pavilion Hotel

• The Pavilion Hotel is located in the city of Avalon on Catalina Island and offers a number of luxurious amenities. This hotel was re-opened in 2010 after an extensive restoration. Each of the 71 rooms and suites on the property is outfitted with luxurious linens, custom-designed beds, spacious bath suites with soaking tubs, flat-panel televisions with satellite access and their own semi-private courtyard. A large landscaped garden courtyard offers a fire ring and lounge seating areas. A swimming pool and spa are also on the property. A complimentary continental breakfast and wine and cheese pairing in the afternoon are offered to every guest.
  
  Pavilion Hotel
  513 Crescent Ave
  Avalon, CA 90704
  800-626-1496
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Avalon Hotel

• The Avalon Hotel was named as a traveler's choice in 2008 by Trip Advisor. This boutique-style hotel offers six different room sizes that are outfitted with a number of amenities meant to promote comfort and convenience. Each room and suite features ocean views, flat-panel television, iPod dock, desk, European linens, and high-end bath notions. Suites with private balcony areas and wet bars can be requested. Property amenities include garden patio, rooftop deck, swimming pool and beach access.
  
  Avalon Hotel
  124 Whittley Ave
  Avalon, CA 90704
  310-510-7070
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Seaport Village Inn

• The Seaport Village Inn offers rooms and suites that feature amenities such as televisions with satellite programming, mini-fridge, balcony, microwave oven, walk-in shower and personal whirlpool tub. Property amenities include quick access to the harbor, outdoor garden areas, swimming pool, hot tub, meeting and conference rooms. This family-owned hotel offers golf cart shuttle service to various locations in the city. A complimentary hot breakfast is served every morning and includes items such as omelets, poached eggs, fresh juices and pastries.
  
  Seaport Village Inn
  119 Maiden Lane
  Avalon, CA 90704
  310-510-0344
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