Don’t forget your camera – this architectural gem is gorgeous and you will want to capture it on film.ĭo I need a reservation for the Discover the Casino Tour? Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, as you will be walking up and down a series of ramps while in the building. Guests utilizing a wheelchair on the ramps must have someone to push them or plan to use a motorized scooter.

Please note there are 6 ramps that will be used to get from the theater downstairs to the ballroom upstairs. The Catalina Casino is wheelchair accessible. Going live may be a little challenging from inside parts of the building so plan to take video and post when you’re outside of the Casino’s thick cement walls.įor your safety, you should be in good health & comfortable with walking on or moving over a variety of surfaces including cement, pavers, carpet, and ramps with tread. They don’t build structures like this anymore. You’ll want to photograph the Casino Building from top to bottom. Tip: Have your cell phone or camera fully charged and consider bringing a battery backup. The ballroom’s promenade offers some of the most spectacular views of Avalon and for decades has been considered the most romantic spot in Avalon. Stay for a while or just long enough to snap that iconic selfie. Next hit the ramps and continue up to the beautiful, world-famous Casino Ballroom, a masterpiece of design and a long-standing venue for the world’s best musical performers and Big Bands. You’ll see the extraordinary Art Deco murals and the original 1928 pipe organ inside the Avalon Theatre. The Catalina Casino epitomizes everything glamorous about Santa Catalina Island. Take a trip down memory lane to the days when bands were big and movies were just beginning to talk. Come and go as you like and relax in this art deco masterpiece when you need a moment to slow down. Your admission will give you access to the Casino’s public areas all day.

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