Catalina Island Casino on Avalon Beach

              Santa Catalina Island

                The Riviera of Southern California

American Bison graze grass atop majestic mountains on a tiny Pacific island.  Little yellow submarines with glass bottoms dive into crystal waters taking tourists sightseeing through the coral reefs of Avalon. Feels like the Riviera but really you are just 20 minutes from the coast of Southern California.

The diversity of your experience depends on the lenght of your visit:

Top 5 List or (Lois’s List):

1. People watch at a cafe along the shore and sip cold beers at a —(insert your client here):_________________

2. Enjoy shopping for everything from fine linens to fun souvenirs as the Catalina Island narrow streets greet you through great shopping on the island. (insert client here)_____________________________________________.

3.  Taste flavor filled seafood at the little dive bar along the Green Pleasure Pier called Joe’s Place .

4. Lay on the soft sandy beach and there and do nothing but take in the architectural delights, including the column-filled casino that looks as if it where plucked right from the French Riviera and perfectly placed amidst a casual crescent Pacific alcove. The harbor is filled with gorgeous yachts and fishing boats that are fun to watch as well.

5. Take a historical and adventurous tour around the island and experience the quirky cultural history of the island. _____________________

About 20 miles off the coast of California, a magical metaphoric dream established circa 1919. Santa Catalina Island Casino greets guests as they arrive to the island:

The journey on the Catalina Express is as great as the destination on Catalina Island:

Peaceful charm fills the soul all though the island:

All Photos are copyright Lois Spatz/ Loisspatz.com