Aurora Hotel  

On Catalina Island in Avalon, a short stroll from the beach and within a 5-minute walk of the Catalina Island Museum and Avalon Pier. The hotel sits in the city center, roughly 0.4 miles from Catalina Casino and 0.8 miles from Avalon Port, near Three Palms, Avalon Arcade and Descanso Beach.

This intimate boutique hotel has under 20 rooms and a sleek, modern vibe with a cosmopolitan lobby. Rooms feature Tempur-Pedic beds, flat-screen TVs, refrigerators and microwaves; junior suites add in-room jetted tubs and the Aurora Suite raises the bar with a fireplace, ocean-view six-head shower and private sundeck. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings and rooftop views.

Take in sweeping ocean views from the rooftop terrace. On-site perks include a massage room, concierge, tour desk and access to local diving activities. Front‑desk services include luggage storage and a safe-deposit box, and rooms come with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet is available throughout the property, with both wired and Wi‑Fi access in guest rooms.

The hotel hosts a weekend mimosa bar and a Friday evening wine-and-cheese reception, offering a lively, social way to start an island evening.