Have been coming here for years, but hadnt taken thetime to go inside. Pretty interesting history and neat areas you would never know about, like the old movie projector room with original eqipment.
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Ranked #3 of 21 attractions in Avalon
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Type: Casinos
Activities: Group tours/day tour, Dancing
Traveller Description: The Catalina Casino has been the focal point of Santa Catalina Island entertainment and culture since it opened in 1929. Built in just 14 months by...
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Perris, California
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Beautiful - Everyone should check it out. If you go to the movie go early and listen to the organist.
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The art here is increadable. Well attend worth the price of the tour, or better yet attend one of the silent movies that plays here.
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This is a must do. Lots of history. The gentleman who gave the tour, his dad was William Wrigley's engineer. He practicly grew up with this building. I belive he only leads the tour on Sundays.
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I had not realised that this was not a gambling casino. Apparently in the old days a casino was just a place of entertainment. The Catalina Island Casino houses a theatre and a huge ballroom. It was built in 14 months and despite that it is still in excellent condition. We had a great behind the scenes tour with a...
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The art and fixtures in the entry-way were so gorgeous. Go to the museum.
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Port Richey, Florida
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Took in a behind the scenes tour of the beautiful and historic Casino. It is a must when on the island. Not only is this a California icon and an architectural wonder but also a glimpse back to the Big Band era to a time when things were just a little more glamorous and romantic. The theater and ballroom are...
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San Diego, California
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Took a tour of the casino at 2 PM on Sunday, April 29th. This was en excellent tour of the theatre and ballroom inside. Our tour guide was Chuck Liddell, who was born and raised on the island. He was a fabulous tour guide, and as you could imagine, is very knowledgable about the casino as well as the island....
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Del Mar, California
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The tours of the ballroom and museum are expensive and not very timely, but the movie theater is a great experience
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Tustin, California
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Great view, a chance to exercise your legs, and a classic theater.
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