Take a trip down memory lane to the days when bands were big and movies were just beginning to talk. The Catalina Casino epitomizes everything glamorous about Santa Catalina Island. You'll see the extraordinary Art Deco murals and a classic 1929 pipe organ inside the Avalon Theatre, which still shows nightly movies on its massive screen. A short film is shown highlighting the history of this iconic building and its Hollywood connection. This tour requires uphill walking inside the casino.
Posted By : kemberly_q
The tour guide was very personal & an amazing and knowledgeable guide.
The most memorable is the history of the building & being able to see the back rooms with the original furniture, clothing & equipment made it just that more special.
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Posted On : 2024-05-30 14:05:27 
Posted By : Lisa_K
What a fabulous step back in time. Loved learning about the history of the casino and walking all around the building. The ballroom was spectacular! Our guide was fabulous and informative.
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Posted On : 2023-12-30 12:10:37
Posted By : Randy_H
We ended up having a 'private tour' with Cecilia (spelling?) on Christmas Eve and she was delightful!
A wonderful narration and an opportunity to travel back in-time. Really enjoyed seeing the theater, all the rooms for the actors/performers, old-cameras/film rewinders/lights, private viewing room to theater below, furniture, usher outfits, walking up the ramps (with ridges for high-heel walkers in the day), the fully set-up ballroom, the panoramic view from the top.
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Posted On : 2023-12-27 17:46:24
Posted By : Sue C
I have been intrigued about the Casino since my aunt (now deceased) would talk about taking the white steamship over to go dancing to the Big Bands then come back the next morning after dancing all night. We were not disappointed in the least. Sean was our guide and was so informative. The Casino is in great shape. So many historical building have fallen into disrepair but this has not. Not only did we learn about the brilliant times when Catalina was a haven for the stars of LA, but were cheered by the vibrancy that the Casino continues to have with local activities, special events, community participation. The lobby is stunning with the black walnut carvings and the theatre is amazing. Don't miss the chunk of history if you go the the island.
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Posted On : 2023-05-27 13:37:03 
Posted By : KatieA730
This is a must do while on Catalina Island!! The tour was full of fun and interesting information about the Wrigley's as well as the island and the history of the Casino. Our tour guide Sean was superb, informed and entertaining. One of the best tour guides we've ever had. Don't miss this- it really enriches your experience of the island- and what has made it a special destination.
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Posted On : 2023-05-25 00:28:19
Posted By : Maureen_C
Kendra was an excellent tour guide. She had so much interesting information and answered all of our questions. Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2023-05-04 12:37:01
Posted By : Brittany_S
Information and tour was amazing but our guide was very soft spoken. She was super nice but it was hard to hear her, especially since the ballroom and theater are so open. She also had to compete with a screaming toddler who's parents did not take her out of the tour so the rest of us could enjoy. I wish the tour guide would had spoken up to those parents so the other 30 of us could have enjoyed the tour more
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Posted On : 2023-05-01 09:59:06
Posted By : beaglemom22
I would definitely recommend this tour! Saw a short video about the history of the casino (which was never a casino), toured the theater and the ballroom. The guide was great with lots of enthusiasm for her subject. The only reason I didn’t give five stars is that it’s a little pricey for a 45 minute tour. But I would definitely recommend it!
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Posted On : 2023-03-11 10:58:10
Posted By : Alan D
Very interesting tour of the theater and ball room. Paul was an excellent guide. There were only 6 people in our group, so we got lots of details. Great views of Avalon from the balcony
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Posted On : 2023-02-16 18:05:00
Posted By : NapaMemorymaker
So glad we were able to do the behind the scenes tour! We had Sean, who was absolutely the best! His passion for the Casino and the history was so apparent, and had such patience with all of our questions about this beautiful historic place. Do not miss your chance to see the beautiful ballroom and the amazing theater. You can feel the history come alive and sense all the famous people and events that have happened here in the past.
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Posted On : 2023-02-01 00:04:05
