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that they're sold out or too pricey to fit your budget, make a lunch reservation and enjoy
amazing views from the Inn's spectacular balcony.
398 Wrigley Rd. (P.O. Box 2560), Avalon, CA 90704. & 800/608-7669 or 310/510-2030. Fax [phone].
www.innonmtada.com. 6 units. Nov-Apr Mon-Thurs $350-$520 double, $640 suite; Fri-Sun $390-$605
double, $730 suite; May-Oct $390-$605 double; $765 suite. Rates include 2 meals daily. AE, MC, V. Ame-
nities: Restaurant; free harbor/heliport transfer. In room: TV, hair dryer, no phone.

Expensive
The Avalon Hotel Catalina's newest boutique hotel is all about the details. The lot
was originally developed at the turn of the last century as the Pilgrim Club, a gentleman's
club that v anished in the gr eat fire of 1915. After many incarnations, the dilapidated
property was finally r enovated to become one of the island 's most luxurious hideaways.
The cozy C raftsman-style hotel is decked out in rich, hand-car ved mahogany and
imported slate tastefully accented with handmade tile and local ar twork. Catalina's sil-
houette is ar tfully etched into the slate, stained glass, and light fixtur es, while shado w
boxes showcase island memorabilia thr oughout the hotel 's homey public space. G uest
rooms, which come in a variety of sizes, feature garden or ocean views (some with balco-
nies), and an incredibly comfy queen- or king-size Supple-Pedic memory foam bed.
124 Whittley Ave. (P.O. Box 706), A valon, CA 90704. & 310/510-7070. w ww.theavalonhotel.com. 15
units. Mid-Nov to mid-Mar $195-$395 double; mid- June to mid-Sept $295-$495 double. Rates include
continental breakfast and evening wine and cheese ser vice. AE, MC, V. Amenities: Free harbor/heliport
transfer. In room: TV/DVD, fridge, hair dryer, Internet.

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Moderate
Hotel Villa Portofino Enjoy E uropean elegance on the oceanfr ont fr om y our
courtyard r oom or delux e suite after a warm w elcome fr om the hotel 's efficient and
friendly staff. The hotel boasts r ecently renovated r ooms and a spacious r ooftop deck
overlooking the bay that is per fect for people-watching, sunbathing, cocktail sipping, or
just enjoying the fantastic vie w. Some rooms have luxurious touches like fir eplaces, bal-
conies, deep soaking tubs, and separate sho wers. The hotel is just steps away fr om the
beach, shops, and sights.
111 Crescent Ave. (P.O. Box 127), A valon, CA 90704. & 888/510-0555 or 310/510-0555. F ax 310/510-
0839. w ww.hotelvillaportofino.com. 35 units . M ay-Oct $199-$263 double , fr om $335 suit e; wint er
$95-$149 double, from $235 suite. Rates include continental breakfast, beach towels, and chairs. AE, DC,
MC, V. Amenities: Award-winning restaurant. In room: A/C, TV, fridge, hair dryer.
Hotel Vista Del Mar The hotel's location smack-dab in the middle of to wn, lush
garden atrium courtyard, lovely balcony with views of the harbor, and friendly staff make
it an island fav orite for families and couples alike. The oceanvie w suites with double-
Jacuzzi tubs are fantastic but hard to secure, as the only two are booked by regulars almost
year-round.
417 Crescent Ave. (P.O. Box 1979), A valon, CA 90704. & 310/510-1452 or 800/601-6836. w ww.hotel-
vistadelmar.com. 15 units . Apr-Nov $175-$265 double , $325-$495 suit e; Dec-Mar $145-$185 double ,
$250-$400 suite. Rates include continental breakfast and freshly baked cookies and milk in the evening.
AE, DISC, MC, V. In room: A/C, TV/VCR, fridge, minibar, Wi-Fi (free).

Inexpensive
Our recommended choices for inexpensiv e lodgings ar e Pavilion Lodge ( & 800/626-
1496 or 310/510-2500; www .visitcatalinaisland.com), which r ecently completed an
extensive renovation on all guest rooms, which are basic but affordable and clean (a great
alternative when budgets and av ailability are tight); Hotel Catalina ( & 800/540-0184