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Tips For Travelers Who Use Wheelchairs
Visitors who use wheelchairs should request a room at Hotel Metropole
( & 800/300-8528 or 310/510-1884; www.hotel-metropole.com). One of the
most modern properties in Avalon, it has an elevator, a large sun deck that over-
looks Avalon Bay, a shopping complex, and a very convenient location in the
heart of Avalon.
or 310/510-0027; www.hotelcatalina.com), a well-maintained Victorian-style hotel just
a half-block from the beach, with tons of charm, family cottages, a courtyard with beau-
tiful stained glass, and large v erandas with bay vie ws; Zane Grey ( & 310/510-0966;
www.zanegreypueblohotel.com), a Hopi-style pueblo built in 1926 and former home of
American author Zane Grey, situated above town and equipped with a cozy living room
with fireplace and piano, free shuttle service, and a swimming pool; and Hermit Gulch
Campground ( & 310/510-8368; www.visitcatalinaisland.com), one of A valon's three
campgrounds, which can be crowded and noisy in peak season. Campsites can be tough
to secure, especially when hotels ar e booked, so it 's a good idea to make r eservations in
advance. The walk to town and back can be draining, so hop on the red trolley that runs
you back and forth to town for a couple dollars each way.
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WHERE TO DINE
Along with the choices belo w, recommended Avalon options include the Busy Bee on
Crescent Avenue ( & 310/510-1983 ), an always-crowded waterfront diner with a heated
and wind-pr otected patio . O n the Two H arbors side of the island, the
Harbor R eef
Restaurant is the place to eat; see “E xploring the Island,” above.
Expensive
Catalina Country Club CALIFORNIAN You'll find some of A valon's most ele-
gant meals at the landmark Catalina Country Club, whose stylish Spanish-Mediterranean
clubhouse was built b y William Wrigley, Jr., during the 1920s. R ecently r estored, it
exudes a chic and historical atmosphere; the menu is peppered with archival photos and
vintage celebrity anecdotes. Sit outdoors in an elegant tiled F ountain Terrace courtyard,
or inside the intimate, ex quisite dining room. The executive chef infuses ne w American
cuisine with creative influences from around the world, using only the finest fr ee-range,
organic meats, fresh produce, and seafood from environmentally sensitive fisheries. The
Club is only a few minutes from the waterfront but uphill, so shuttle ser vice is available
from Island Plaza (on Sumner Ave.) on weekends.
1 Country Club Dr. (above Sumner Ave.). & 310/510-7404. Reservations recommended. Main courses
$9-$18 lunch, $26-$35 dinner. AE, DISC, MC, V. Daily 11:30am-2:30pm and 5-9pm. ( Closing hours vary
seasonally.)
Moderate
The Landing Bar and Grill AMERICAN With a secluded heated deck o verlooking
the harbor, the Landing is one of the most r omantic dining spots in A valon. I t boasts
beautiful Spanish-style architecture located in the historic El Encanto Center that manages
to attract as many jeans-clad vacationers as dressed-up islanders. The menu is enticing, with
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