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CATALINA ISLAND - Just off the coast of Southern California is an island that looks much like California did two hundred years ago, a wilderness of oak, cactus, and sage, with secluded coves surrounded by ocean with lush kelp forests and abundant sea life. Catalina Island is a wilderness preserved for all to enjoy, yet it has all the lodging, restaurants and recreational activities of a modern beach resort.

There is no gambling done here at all. This structure was in its hey day when motion pictures were just beginning to include sound and big bands were the most popular form of music. The inside of this building now houses the Avalon Theater as well as the huge Casino Ballroom.