Santa Catalina Island is an ideal place to relax after sightseeing in Los Angeles. Although only an hour away by high speed ferry, Catalina is a world apart from Hollywood and Disneyland. Clear Pacific air yields a climate that is warm and beautiful all year round. Catalina has 300 sunny days per year.

Some of the finest accomodations on Catalina are the secluded villas at Hamilton Cove, the only gated private community on the island. Hamilton Cove is located on a private cove next to the picturesque little city of Avalon. Our villa is secluded, quiet and has a full ocean view. All guests have access to the beach, heated pool, spa, fully equipped fitness center, tennis courts, 18 hole putting course, croquet and volleyball courts. Our complimentary golf cart (golf carts are only form of private transportation on the island) gets you into and around town in a few minutes.

Catalina is easily reached by highspeed ferry from San Pedro or Long Beach, both locations in south west Los Angeles. The ferry docks in Avalon, the only city on Catalina. A short taxi ride gets you to Hamilton Cove, located on the ocean 1 1/2 mile from the city center. Avalon has fantastic restaurants, shopping, scuba and snorkling trips, charter fishing boats, boat rentals, golf, horseback riding, para-sailing, ocean kayaking, cultural attractions and the world famous Casino. 95% of Catalina is a nature preserve. Transportation and tours into the rugged interior originate from Avalon. Catalina is unspoiled...experience what Southern California was like a hundred years ago. Spend a day exploring the secluded windward beaches You probably will have one all to yourself! Mountain biking and hiking are very popular (watch out for the wild buffalo that roam the island freely). Numerous isolated campsites are available throughout the island, accessible by kayak or hike.

Fly into LosAngeles International Airport (LAX) or Long Beach Airport. Take a taxi or shuttle service to Catalina Express ferry terminals in either San Pedro or Long Beach. (approximately 45 minutes from LAX and 10 minutes from Long Beach Airport). Take ferry to Avalon, Catalina Island (one hour). From pier in Avalon take taxi to Hamilton Cove (15 minutes).

Car necessary: no; Car useful: no.

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