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Things To Do
Things To Do In Catalina


   - Rent a golf cart. It's the number one attraction and you  
      get a good overview of the city with some great views
      of the harbor 
   - Play a round of golf (We have clubs downstairs)
   - Go horseback riding
   - Go on one of the many Catalina Island tours: 
      The 4 hr. Inland Motor Tour, where you might see buffalo;
      the Glass Bottom boats; the Skyline City tour; Seal Rock 
      tour, etc
   - Go parasailing (Ticket booth next door)
   - Lounge in the sun on our great deck
   - Go on an ocean rafting tour with snorkeling and 
      dolphins (Located downstairs)
   - Go scuba diving. Catalina's waters are crystal clear!
   - Go to the movies at the famous Casino; it's worth it.
   - Go on a behind the scenes tour of the Casino and ballroom
   - Walk, walk, walk. Everything's within walking distance. You
      can check out all the houses on the hills, or walk main
      (Crescent) for all your shopping needs. If the walking
      wears you out, a good option is the Catalina Trolley,
      which will bus you around town for $1.50 per destination;
      or about $6 for an all day pass
   - Visit the Catalina Museum located below the Casino
   - Rent a paddle board or kayak and ease thru the harbor
      admiring all the boats
   - Grab a cold drink, sit down on our deck, and relax - 
      you're in paradise
   - Rent a motor boat on the pier and go fishing or head a 
      few miles up the coast (Seasonal)
   - Rent jet ski's; located downstairs (Seasonal)
   - BBQ on the deck while watching the sun set over Avalon
   - Go snorkeling or swimming at Lover's Cove )250 yds from
      where the boats come in). Bring a loaf of bread and have
      dozens of fish eat right out of your hand!
   - Go up the canyon to the Wrigley Memorial and the Botanical 
      Gardens (Take the trolley up and walk back down into town)
   - Play a round of miniature golf
   - Get your fortune told by a psychic (Located downstairs)
   - Play basketball or volleyball right across from our place
   - Visit the 3 art galleries
   - Get a massage on the beach
   - Play bingo on the beach (Seasonal)
   - Go swimming in the clear, calm waters
   - Go to the arcade for video games and skeeball bowling
   - Go jogging along the ocean

Hiking & Great Walks

   - For a brisk workout or a hearty walk, go out past the boat
      docks and walk along the ocean and follow the golf carts up 
      and over Mount Ada (Wrigley's former estate). You'll be 
      rewarded with some fantastiv views of Avalon. (@50-55 min)
   - The walk to the Chimes Tower. Walk main street (Crescent)
      to the end and veer left up the hill (rather than heading out
      to the Casino). You'll see a series of stairs. Take them to 
      the top, pausing to look down on the Yacht Club and Avalon 
      harbor. At the end, take the sidewalk up and around to the
      right, passing the Zane Grey Pueblo (Former home of famous
      western novelist). Just past that is the Chimes Tower, which
      play every 15 minutes 8 AM -8 PM. Try to catch it when it
      strikes on the hour. Continue 200 yards past that and you'll
      have a great view for miles up the coastline and onto
      Descanso Beach below. Retrace your steps back home, or
      for a good workout, continue up around the hill on the paved
      road, and eventually you'll walk back down into town. (Walk
      up to Chimes: 20-25 minutes. Walk around mountain: 40
      minutes additional).
   - Walk (or take the Catalina Trolley for $1.50) about 1.5 miles
      up from the center of town, past the horse stables, to the
      Wrigley Memorial. Enjoy the Botanical Gardens and the
      impressive mausoleum (Entrance fee required) and then at
      the base of the memorial, go thru the gate on the right and
      walk up the dirt road to the top of the mountain for a rare
      view of the other side of the island. (Walk to Memorial
      @35-40 minutes. Dirt road from Memorial to the top; about
      35 minutes). Serious walkers can then walk along the
      mountain ridgeline for miles before returning back to town.
      (Get a permit first).

Fun & Casual Eating

   - Casino Dock Cafe, at the base of the Casino offers burgers,
      fish tacos and cocktails with a great waterfront setting, 
      often with live music on summer weekends.
   -  Descanso Beach, a 5 minute walk past the Casino, has
      something for everyone: paddleboard and kayak rentals,
      a fine pebble beach, a huge grass area with volleyball
      court, thatched palapas and a lively bar. Good burgers,
      salads and nachos. Live music on many summer weekends.
   - Antonio's Pizza. Good pizza and atmosphere.
   - The Sand Trap. located below the golf course, offers
      outdoor patio dining of breakfast, burgers and tacos, plus
      a full bar.
   - Eric's on the Pier is perfect for a burger and a beer while
      you sit on barstools and have a front row seat for people
      watching.
   - The Busy Bee on front street offers both waterfront and
      street front views for family breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Dinner

   - Armtrong's. Great for fish. Right on the water overlooking
      the harbor.
   - Villa Portofino. At the end of front street. Upscale dining.
   - Steve's Steak House. Great choice for dinner. On main
      street, upstairs with views.
   - El Galleon. Try your hand at karaoke with your good meal.
   - For a different treat, walk up to the Country Club and have 
      a great lunch on the patio or a fine dinner in their elegant
      dining room. Pop into the bar for a drink and look at the
      old sports and celebrity pictures.
   - Eat where the locals do at the Buffalo Nickel. It's a
      wonderful 20 minute walk outside of town along the 
      ocean (Or if you prefer, call them and their shuttle will
      pick you up and drive you back to our house!). Good
      sized portions and good prices.
   - The Cottage Restaurant. Grand opening April 2007. Cozy
      and attractive restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and
      dinner. Located just 50 yards from our place.
   - Mr Ming's Chinese for a change of pace. Located in the
      middle of town 1/2 block up from front street. Great for
      take out to enjoy on our deck.
   - Mi Casita for Mexican food and margaritas.
   - Flip's for sushi. 1/2 block up from the pier.
     

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