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IWS Tours - Catalina Information; Links for Catalina Info - Coupons - and more....
Topic Started: Feb 3 2010, 08:11 AM (3,629 Views)
Harpo516
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Folks are always looking for information to guide them as they plan to take their IWS tours each year that they "won" thru the Annual Nest Adoption Challenges!

So - we're going to maintain this little topic and invite you to post ONLY information and thoughts about travel - hotels - ferry info - island tours - coupons - stuff that might be of interest and help to IWS touring Cruzers!



(for example: I always take the ferry from Downtown Long Beach but I know there are other places to get the ferry - maybe folks who do know something about that can take a moment and post general info for the other ferry terminal points! would be helpful to fellow Cruzers.

and what hotel did you stay in - was it clean - nice - you'd stay again - contact info - anything to be helpful)


Thanks for your participation - maybe you can gather some useful info here as well!
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chiquita
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The Catalina Express also departs from Dana Point which is about 50 miles south of Long Beach. The current times for departures and arrivals will change on April 1st...summer schedule goes into effect after April 1st. Reservations: 1-310-519-1212 or www.CatalinaExpress.com

We stay at Vista Del Mar and have stayed there for about 20 years...always clean, breakfast provided (hot or cold cereal, orange juice, bread items (muffins, coissants, bagels and fresh fruit)...in the evening, fresh baked cookies and milk are provided. 1-800-601-3836 or www.hotel-vistadelmar.com There are many lovely hotels in Avalon, this is just the one we enjoy...Villa Portofino is located just down the hill from IWS on Marilla and is very nice, or so I understand, but I have never stayed there...www.hotelvillalportofino.com. I believe they also provide a breakfast set up. For eats we always find the original Antonio's a fun place. For lunch I love Lori's Good Stuff (best sandwiches in town), unfortunately, I don't believe they open until the summer season starts. Steve's steakhouse can't be beat. Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant is a favorite, although, I haven't eaten there in several years. The M, which is one of two new restaurants in town this year, is located on Crescent and connects to the Metropole Market Place. This restaurant stood vacant for a couple of years and then last summer we noticed the renovation had begun. The M specializes in "New American" food which the chef explained as emphasizing fresh and organic with as little canned or processed food. Another new restaurant will be the Avalon Grille located at the corner of Crescent and Catalina across from the Green Pier...opening is to be in early spring.

Chiquita
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I will be taking the Catalina Express from Long Beach- http://www.catalinaexpress.com/ on April 24th.

Oops! I see Chiquita already posted the web site! :P
Edited by jillers, Feb 3 2010, 12:22 PM.
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silveregal
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I found discount for Catalina Express and Whale watching cruises at www.visitcaliforna.com, whale watching at www.newportlanding.com and www.seaforthlanding.com.
I like the Villa Portofino and as a return guest you get a discount.
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Harpo516
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great info Chiquita - new places for me to eat mmmmm
I still love the day old spaghetti :D

coupons and discounts - I'm all for that!

whale watching cruises that's pretty cool - probably not this trip but will file that away for sure! thanks

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chiquita
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Thanks, silvergal, for the heads up regarding the discount for the Catalina Express...also the discount at the Villa Portofino as a return guest. We plan to return to Vista Del Mar for as long as we can but since it is on the third level of the building, climbing the stairs has become more and more difficult for DH. Street level accomodations will be a thought for the future. Also, the Pavillion Hotel which is on Crescent and directly in front of the beach is one we may consider. It is finishing up a MAJOR renovation and plans to re-open this spring. They also offer a super breakfast spread. A few years ago we had a big reunion there in the evening and they brought out carts for us for our IP and provided us with a private area with napkins, ice, etc.
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silveregal
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Also shuttle service, /www.karmel.com/shuttle/
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chiquita
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Did a little more snooping around and found that the Pavilion Hotel will re-open May 14, 2010.

Chiquita
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Harpo516
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Barb - thanks for the shuttle link - ES will be leaving catalina to catch plane on Mon afternoon and we've been wondering how to get him from the ferry to LAX - sweet!
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Feb 3 2010, 02:50 PM
Did a little more snooping around and found that the Pavilion Hotel will re-open May 14, 2010.

Chiquita
Great they were saying summer before.
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silveregal
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Yea Deb I didn't know about the shuttle til I started looking for ways to get around since I do not want to drive there.
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Catalina Express coupon.

http://www.visitcalifornia.com/media/pages/funspots/2010/CatalinaExpresscoupon10.jpg
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chiquita
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Thanks for the site for the Caalina Express coupon, Silveregal,...unfortunately, we are seniors so I don't think we would be able to take advantage of it but I will pass it on to DD as they might make a trip to Avalon this summer.

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chiquita
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Snooped around somemore and have learned that the Avalon Grille will open at the end of May...no date in May, though.
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silveregal
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Darn I was hoping it would open sooner, I bet the Zipline will be the same. As for the coupon using the adult rate still save you a dollar off the senior price, a dollar is a dollar.
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