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Explore the Catalina Casino’s Art Deco interiors and backstage theater spaces on a guided, one-hour VIP tour. Learn the building’s 1929 history, see the classic pipe organ, and prepare for several ramps and uneven surfaces.
Explore the Catalina Casino’s Art Deco interiors and backstage theater spaces on a guided, one-hour VIP tour. Learn the building’s 1929 history, see the classic pipe organ, and prepare for several ramps and uneven surfaces.
The round silhouette of the Catalina Casino rises above Avalon Harbor like a ship turned inward, its Art Deco façade catching late-afternoon light. Inside, the tour moves through cool marble corridors and up a sequence of ramps that climb the Casino’s 12-story interior, placing visitors beside murals that still hum with 1930s optimism.
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Operated by Santa Catalina Island Company · Avalon, California
The round silhouette of the Catalina Casino rises above Avalon Harbor like a ship turned inward, its Art Deco façade catching late-afternoon light. Inside, the tour moves through cool marble corridors and up a sequence of ramps that climb the Casino’s 12-story interior, placing visitors beside murals that still hum with 1930s optimism.
Opened in 1929, the Catalina Casino was designed by William Wrigley Jr.’s team as a social and entertainment hub for an island growing with Hollywood ties. Geologically the island is a fragment of uplifted oceanic crust; from the building’s windows the island’s folded ridges and scrub-covered slopes frame the Pacific, a reminder that Avalon is both town and the edge of a rugged landscape.
Culturally the Casino is quintessential Avalon — a place where nightly movies, a historic pipe organ, and large-scale murals intersect with the island’s boating life. Local guides point out small details: pigment choices in the murals, the organ’s pipe chambers, and how the structure was used during early Southern California film premieres.
Practical guidance: the tour lasts about an hour and requires climbing several ramps (eight up, eight down). Wear sturdy, flat shoes and bring a jacket — ocean breezes can be cool even in summer. Visitors with mobility needs should note uneven surfaces and check accessibility options; motorized wheelchairs can navigate the ramps but manual wheelchair users may struggle. Confirm your tour time by calling the operator as instructed on your voucher, and arrive 10–15 minutes early to check in. Photography is generally permitted in public spaces but follow any posted restrictions in performance areas.
The guided tour runs approximately 60 minutes and includes interior passages, ramp climbs, and stops at the theater and mural areas.
Ramps allow access for motorized wheelchairs and scooters, but uneven surfaces may limit access for non‑motorized wheelchairs; if assistance is needed, visitors should bring a caregiver.
Photography is generally allowed in public spaces, but follow any posted restrictions in performance areas and avoid using flash near sensitive artifacts.
Yes—your tour is not confirmed until you call the number on your voucher to schedule your specific tour time, so plan to make that call ahead of arrival.
Santa Catalina Island Company operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The round silhouette of the Catalina Casino rises above Avalon Harbor like a ship turned inward, its Art Deco façade catching late-afternoon light. Inside, the tour moves through cool marble corridors and up a sequence of ramps that climb the Casino’s 12-story interior, placing visitors beside murals that still hum with 1930s optimism.
The round silhouette of the Catalina Casino rises above Avalon Harbor like a ship turned inward, its Art Deco façade catching late-afternoon light. Inside, the tour moves through cool marble corridors and up a sequence of ramps that climb the Casino’s 12-story interior, placing visitors beside murals that still hum with 1930s optimism.
Opened in 1929, the Catalina Casino was designed by William Wrigley Jr.’s team as a social and entertainment hub for an island growing with Hollywood ties. Geologically the island is a fragment of uplifted oceanic crust; from the building’s windows the island’s folded ridges and scrub-covered slopes frame the Pacific, a reminder that Avalon is both town and the edge of a rugged landscape.
Culturally the Casino is quintessential Avalon — a place where nightly movies, a historic pipe organ, and large-scale murals intersect with the island’s boating life. Local guides point out small details: pigment choices in the murals, the organ’s pipe chambers, and how the structure was used during early Southern California film premieres.
Practical guidance: the tour lasts about an hour and requires climbing several ramps (eight up, eight down). Wear sturdy, flat shoes and bring a jacket — ocean breezes can be cool even in summer. Visitors with mobility needs should note uneven surfaces and check accessibility options; motorized wheelchairs can navigate the ramps but manual wheelchair users may struggle. Confirm your tour time by calling the operator as instructed on your voucher, and arrive 10–15 minutes early to check in. Photography is generally permitted in public spaces but follow any posted restrictions in performance areas.