Catalina Island Casino Ballroom Events
The Catalina Casino is the most iconic landmark on Santa Catalina Island and is visible upon first entering the harbor. The Art Deco, circular building is the epitome of style and sophistication and is still the place for most major events and festivities on the island, including the Catalina Island Jazz Festival and the New Year’s Eve Celebration. Casino Ballroom 310.510.7430. Catalina Island Museum. The Catalina Island Museum offers five event spaces where modern architecture meets rich history and beauty. With ocean-view pavilions, this 18,000-squarefoot building can accommodate up to 300 guests. Catalina Island Museum 310.510.4650. Descanso Beach Club.
- As you arrive on the Catalina Express, you will immediately notice the Casino, William Wrigley Jr.’s 1929 Art Deco movie palace and ballroom. The building marked the completion of 10 years of improvements and development by Wrigley after he purchased controlling interest of the Santa Catalina Island Company in 1919.
- Two upcoming events provide an opportunity to experience the Casino Ballroom in the way it was intended. On April 9, the Conservancy Ball will bring hundreds of dancers to the ballroom, all in support of the Catalina Conservancy, the organization responsible for preserving more than 90 percent of the island in perpetuity.
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The Casino on Catalina Island is one of Southern California’s most distinctive landmarks. With its classic Moorish architecture and red-tile roof, the building has been a fixture in postcards, photographs and paintings for more than a century. For tens of thousands of visitors and thousands of Catalina Island residents, its looming presence is an immediate indicator of Avalon.
While tours and movies happen every day in theCasino Building, attending a dance on the top floor – the Casino Ballroom – is one of the best ways to experience this icon. Its massive circular ballroom was designed for dancing, with layers of cork beneath the hardwood cushioning couples for generations.
Two upcoming events provide an opportunity to experience the Casino Ballroom in the way it was intended.
On April 9, theConservancy Ballwill bring hundreds of dancers to the ballroom, all in support of theCatalina Conservancy, the organization responsible for preserving more than 90 percent of the island in perpetuity.
May 14 will see the past come alive at the Avalon Ball, presented by theArt Deco Society of Los Angeles. A celebration of the grandeur of the 1920s and 1930s, the event will feature costumed dancers and a full orchestra.
The Catalina Express Group Sales Office is available Monday through Friday to assist with information about meeting locations and services.
Contact a group sales associate at: 310.510.7971 Ext.4
Catalina Island is the perfect setting for corporate meetings, seminars, family reunions, weddings and other gatherings. Throughout the Island there are several unique venue options from intimate beach settings to large venues like the grand ballroom in the historic Avalon Casino Building. Catalina Express Group Services can direct you to one of several meeting planners available to assist you with all of the details while on the Island to make for a sensational event/ function.
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Catalina Island Casino Ballroom Events 2020
The Catalina Island Company manages the Avalon Casino Building, Descanso Beach Club, Catherine's Terrance, Catalina Island Country Club and various catering services.
Catalina Island Company 310.510.7430
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Catalina Island Conservancy 310.510.2595, ext. 113
Located in Avalon’s Historic Landmark and home of major entertainment. The ballroom is available for weddings, private parties, corporate meetings and seminars. Plenty of food options with on-site catering for up to 1200 guests.
Casino Ballroom 310.510.7430
The Catalina Island Museum offers five event spaces where modern architecture meets rich history and beauty. With ocean-view pavilions, this 18,000-squarefoot building can accommodate up to 300 guests.
Catalina Island Museum 310.510.4650
Descanso Beach Club 310.510.7430
Catalina Casino Ballroom Events
Catalina’s only full-service resort and conference center. Banquets up to 125 people. Restaurant on-site and newly renovated.Holiday Inn Resort Catalina Island 310.510.0325
Ideal space for meetings, weddings, and any special event for up to 150 people. They have 3 luxurious beachfront venues that can be customized for your needs by on-site event planners. Visit Hotel Metropole online to see their unique Beach House, stunning M Restaurant, and conference room which has audiovisual equipment available.
Hotel Metropole 310.510 1884 or 800.541.8528Originally built in 1929, Overlook Hall has since been fully restored with an upstairs sanctuary of almost 1,200’ of open space. It’s hillside location near hotels provides a lovely view of the harbor making it ideal for weddings, corporate meetings, reunions, commemorative events, art shows, and more.
Overlook Hall 310.427.2450Along with its spectacular view, delicious, sustainably oriented dining and drink options, Toyon Grill sports a meeting and event space with capacity for 125 seated guests or 200 guests for cocktail parties. The space is perfect for making a great impression for businesses, a unique wedding and a reception venue, among many other local and visitor group events.
Toyon Grill 310.318.3474