If you're a first time visitor to Catalina Island, you might prefer a more touristy area, but if you're a solo traveler, a smaller hotel could be more interesting. Some areas have lots of things to do within walking distance, but the hotels may be more expensive. To give you a starting point for your trip research, we looked at what people say about hotels near Catalina Island.
Here are some of the most recommended hotels near Catalina Island.
Here's what Trippy members had to say about hotels:
"There are a lot of great hikes & walks you could do for nearly no cost (just a $3 hiking permit from the Catalina Island Conservancy) - Hermit Gulch and the Wrigley Botanical Garden are a beautiful area up the canyon." See More
"I think the best option in town is the Hotel Metropole." See More
"Each of these has a map with directions for the drive through the hills around Avalon, which passes by scenic spots with great views, like by Mt Ada" See More
"There is a beautiful hotel in nearby Palos Verdes with a nice spa called the Terranea Resort." See More
"Long Beach - there is a newer hotel I saw down there last weekend, the Hyatt The Pike Long Beach and it's very central and walkable to all the attractions like the Aquarium of the Pacific." See More
"If you really want REDONDO BEACH, then consider staying at the Palos Verdes Inn Redondo Beach." See More
"I have stayed at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa and absolutely loved it!" See More
"Redondo Pier Inn near Kincaid's" See More
" The Portofino Hotel & Marina is a great non-branded hotel." See More
"The only 3 hotels I would consider are The Redondo Beach Hotel- which is brand new across from the marina and about a 15 minute walk to the beach, the Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach and Marina- an older hotel right next door, or The Portofino Hotel & Marina- a waterfront hotel with views of the harbor and marina (right across the street from the other two, but a little more upscale)." See More
"The new Shade Hotel is awesome and in a great location on the harbor." See More
"Great hotels to look into for a family would be Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa (beautiful hotel) and Newport Beach Hotel (the cutest beach hotel i've ever seen)!" See More
This page is just a starting point, to really get personalized advice from locals and experienced travelers, post a question on Trippy! You can start by browsing the questions other people have asked about Catalina Island.
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