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Santa Catalina Island vacation rentals

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Top-rated vacation rentals in Santa Catalina Island

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Superhost
Vacation home in Avalon
Premium Ocean Corner Unit | Golf Cart | 21 Steps!
Welcome to Haven, a premium, Hamilton Cove hilltop, corner condo with 35' balcony & unobstructed ocean views just 21 steps from the top! All new appliances, 2 new smart TVs & fast WiFi, fireplace, vaulted ceilings, 4-seat golf cart and full laundry! Amenities: pool, spa, fitness facilities, saunas, Hamilton Cove beach, mini golf, tennis courts, kids' playground, beach volleyball, and outdoor grills. Please note: Airbnb messages are replied to Mon-Sat, 9a-6p. Dedicated island guest contact 24/7.
$657 per night
Superhost
Condo in Avalon
Vista Blanca 🌊 Brand New | Oceanfront Villa with breathtaking views on Catalina Island
Vista Blanca is a brand new ocean front 1 bedroom 1 bath villa that's newly updated and beautifully furnished with Spanish modern charm and luxury amenities for an unparalleled stay in Avalon. Situated in prestigious Hamilton Cove resort, this spectacular ocean front villa boasts a panoramic ocean view terrace, a fully appointed kitchen, a wood burning fireplace, outdoor/indoor dining, a private washer & dryer, Wi-Fi, and smart TVs. Brand new complimentary golf cart is included in your stay!
$378 per night
Superhost
Condo in Avalon
The Big Blue, 1 BR+Den! at Hamilton Cove
With 180 degree ocean views and the waves gently splashing against the beach, it is a soothing adventure. This vacation home includes use of a golf cart, (please see “getting around” section for details) the community’s amenities, pool, spa, health club, 18-hole putting course, tennis courts, croquet court, sand volleyball and beach with built in barbecues and picnic tables. Some restrictions may apply. Occupants subject to Hamilton Cove HOA rules.
$392 per night

Private Santa Catalina Island vacation rentals

Superhost
Condo in Avalon
Island Condo w/ Golf Cart 2BR 2Bath Corner Unit
$361 per night
Superhost
Condo in Avalon
Hamilton Cove Villa "Island Escape"
$467 per night
Superhost
Condo in Avalon
Honeymoon Cove Catalina
$485 per night
Superhost
Condo in Avalon
Gorgeous Catalina Villa in Hamilton Cove
$580 per night
Superhost
Condo in Avalon
Hamilton Cove Villa "Island Oasis"
$505 per night
Superhost
Home in Avalon
Eagle's Nest | Voted Best Panoramic View in Avalon
$961 per night
Condo in Avalon
Villa Bahia Penthouse Harbor View B45
$316 per night
Townhouse in Avalon
Quiet Avalon Getaway Villa w/ Ocean View & Balcony
$333 per night
Superhost
Home in Avalon
Catalina Three bedroom home with Hot Tub and Golf
$720 per night
Superhost
Condo in Avalon
61 Avalon Terrace -Summer Breeze -Renovated 3/2023
$318 per night
Home in Avalon
Stunning Condo with Golf Cart! Only 24 steps!
$400 per night
Condo in Avalon
BEST 2 BEDROOM DEAL IN HAMILTON COVE
$417 per night

Santa Catalina Island condo rentals

Condo in Avalon
Bright Catalina Island Condo w/ Ocean Views!
$276 per night
Condo in Avalon
Elegant 2bd with ocean view+balcony+golf cart!
$537 per night
Superhost
Condo in Avalon
Oceanfront villa w/ One of a kind Amazing View
$568 per night
Superhost
Condo in Avalon
Hamilton Cove Ocean View-Boho Chic Villa w/Cart
$481 per night
Superhost
Condo in Avalon
Fantastic views! 2 bedroom 2 bath Avalon condo
$512 per night
Superhost
Condo in Avalon
Hamilton Cove With Zero Steps and Golf Cart
$586 per night
Condo in Avalon
Gorgeous Catalina Island Condo with Golf Cart!
$290 per night
Condo in Avalon
HAMILTON COVE GEM
$374 per night
Condo in Avalon
H892 - Well-appointed Villa, ONLY 4 Steps,
$372 per night
Condo in Avalon
Hamilton Cove 2 Bedroom Condo, Avalon, Catalina
$535 per night
Condo in Avalon
Luxurious Villa on Bluff's Edge, 6 Steps, Private
$594 per night
Superhost
Condo in Avalon
Lux Oceanfront Villa with breathtaking views
$445 per night

Santa Catalina Island home rentals

Superhost
Home in Avalon
NEW! (Condo 1-68) Insane Ocean Views and Golf Cart
$634 per night
Home in Avalon
BEST DEAL IN HAMILTON COVE
$417 per night
Home in Avalon
Catalina Island Home: Walk to Main Street Beach!
$513 per night
Superhost
Home in Avalon
Catalina Two Bedroom View Home
$497 per night
Home in Avalon
124H #2 Cozy 2 bdr with GOLF CART, Stunning
$403 per night
Superhost
Home in Avalon
House on the Hill
$626 per night
Home in Avalon
Views, Views, Views! Avalon Home on Front Street
$351 per night
Home in Avalon
334E: Sprawling 4 bdr House on Popular Eucalyptus
$530 per night
Superhost
Home in Avalon
Beautiful Newly Upgraded 4BD/3BA!*Closest to Beach
$640 per night
Home in Avalon
Ocean-View Home - Walk to Avalon City Center!
$399 per night
Home in Avalon
108MT Unit#3: Stunning 1BDR + Views, BBQ + WIFI
$351 per night
Superhost
Home in Avalon
New! Catalina Luxury! Spacious Detached Home| Pri
$765 per night

Your guide to Santa Catalina Island

Welcome to Santa Catalina Island

Santa Catalina Island (just Catalina to those in the know), a 76-square-mile piece of land located 22 miles off the Southern California coast, has had a few lives. Humans have lived here for some 8,000 years. A chewing gum magnate bought the island in 1919 and turned it into a swinging hotspot for Hollywood elite who frolicked on the sunny beaches and spent their nights in a swanky Art Deco ballroom and theater. Today, the port town of Avalon oozes retro charm and boasts streets lined with candy-colored bungalows and locals tooling around in golf carts. The Catalina Island Conservancy, a private land trust, oversees 88 percent of the island, and maintains 62 miles of undeveloped beaches. You can start your day with a hike on the more than 165 miles of trails, and be on the sand with a drink in your hand by sunset.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Santa Catalina Island

During summer, Catalina is a sunny beach paradise, and the island buzzes with visitors. The warm temperatures usually continue into early fall, after which they begin to dip. Winter is the coldest season, and January the wettest month. Springtime is great for hiking, and February through May is wildflower season. Nights can be cool year-round, so layers are a good idea.


Top things to do in Santa Catalina Island

Catalina Casino

Opened in 1929, the stunning Catalina Casino is an Art Deco landmark that, despite its name, has never featured gambling (casino is Italian for “gathering place”). This destination houses a massive ballroom and an ornate movie theater, replete with black walnut paneling, a 50-foot domed ceiling, and pipe organ. Nine colorful murals designed by a famous artist who also decorated Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, appoint the lobby. Its owner, the Catalina Island Company, conducts daily tours of the building.

Wrigley Memorial & Botanical Gardens

Located about 30 minutes’ walk from Avalon town center, this pretty garden pays homage to the chewing gum magnate who helped shape modern Catalina, alongside California flora. The memorial, which includes a reflecting pool and terraces topped with a grand 80-foot tower, is crafted from rock and blue flagstone sourced from the island. (Wrigley’s body once resided in the monument, but it was moved to the mainland in 1947. ) The nearly 40-acre garden showcases exotic succulents and desert plants, including some that only grow on Catalina.

Garden to Sky Loop

This moderate four-mile hike begins in the Wrigley Memorial & Botanical Gardens, carries you uphill to sweeping ocean views and then downhill through a verdant canyon before returning you to your starting point. You’ll travel portions of the Trans-Catalina Trail, a 38.5-mile journey that takes most hikers three to four days to complete.