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Catalina Island Casino Ballroom

1 Casino Way, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704
310 510 2000
Avalon Casino and Ballroom.
Catalina Island is a grand place to visit
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Ranked #3 of 20 attractions in Avalon
4.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Type: Theatres, Historic Sites
Owner description: Few words can describe the ambiance of the Catalina Casino: it epitomizes everything glamorous and romantic about Catalina Island. The one-of-a-kind...... more » Owner description: Few words can describe the ambiance of the Catalina Casino: it epitomizes everything glamorous and romantic about Catalina Island. The one-of-a-kind venue is simply stunning inside, outside, and all around. If the meticulously decorated walls could talk, they’d tell countless stories of romance and celebration gathered from decades of memorable events. The immense, Deco-themed ballroom is large enough to contain weddings, large meetings or lectures or musical events. The Casino has retained its signature lavish style: a stunning medley of rose-hued walls, an arching, 50-foot ceiling with five Tiffany chandeliers, an elevated stage, raised seating areas surrounding the wooden dance floor, and a vintage full-service bar anchoring the back. A sweeping veranda surrounds the ballroom with stunning 360-degree views of Avalon Bay. « less
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Los Angeles, California
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Awesome”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Beautiful art deco restoration. Loved the organ performance too. They let you in to just walk around before the movie starts. More

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Los Angeles, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Catalin Jazz Festival”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Best musical weekend ever! Excellent value for a weekend full of LIVE jazz. More

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Los Angeles
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Everyone should see it.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
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Everyone should see the ballroom at least once. The architecture is beautiful. More

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San Juan Bautista, California
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Gorgeous Trip Back in Time”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Take the Tour of the Catalina Island Casino/Ballroom...the history of this place is amazing and the dance floor is Gorgeous...the views from the top are breath taking..don't miss it! More

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Los Angeles, California
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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“Amazing architectural marvel.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Wonderful views of the bay and great music and special events. More

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San Diego, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“NYE 2011-2012”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

We visited the ballroom for NYE 2012. We wanted a nice and formal event but with good music and not overcrowded. At the same time we wanted to find a venue with great quality people. That's exactly what found for NYE at the casino. We are in our late 20's and had a blast! I'll say that out of 400... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great tour.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

This was a very informative tour showing off a beautiful building. Thanks Chuck for imparting so much of your extensive knowledge to us. More

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23 reviews 23 reviews
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“movies”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

saw HUNGER GAMES....FUN AND worth it!! Amazing setting to see a movie More

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“Should be one of the wonders of the world.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

I've live in Avalon for 35 going on 36 years, and have attended hundres of events in the Casino Ballroom, from concerts to Avalon High School basketball games. Every time I walk into this building I am still in awe, especially when you consider that it opened in 1929.If you come to Catalina I highly recomend that you either attend... More

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San Luis Obispo, California
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“A trip back in time”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Catalina Island is one of my favorite places for a mini-vacation - you take a short boat trip out so you can pretend you're on a real getaway trip - plus the charm and atmosphere out there is terrific - it is older there but they work hard to keep it clean and appealing. While there, the tour of the... More

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1 Casino Way
Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704
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