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[*] posted on 7-14-2010 at 07:37 AM


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....the Zane Grey hotel is on the hill, overlooks all of the harbor of Avalon.... it’s around $250 per night, unless off season, then it may go down to $249 per night, starting price!!!

It is very quiet up there except for the bell ringing. Evidently Zane had a fight with Wrigley’s wife, as the story goes, and she got even with him by putting a HUGE bell next to his home (the hotel). And, it rings every hour, or used to.


It's not that bad :lol: .... And the bell shuts down after 10:00 pm, or did when I was last there ~ 4 years ago.

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[*] posted on 7-14-2010 at 08:17 AM


Thanks for all the data... sounds too Cabo-like for us... Maybe someday?



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[*] posted on 7-14-2010 at 09:01 AM


Two Harbors is a very peaceful envirnment, try going mid week, and check the Banning House for accomadations, the nature there is incredible. Avalon is the Cabo envirnment for sure.



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[*] posted on 7-18-2010 at 08:00 AM


You are used to camping, just get the boat to two harbors, they have a truck to take all your gear to the camp gound. Great views and walking distance to town. I think you need reservations 310-510-8368.
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[*] posted on 7-18-2010 at 09:43 AM


I second the "two harbors" idea---------spent a week there on a cabin cruizer and we had a ball-----nice camping too that we walked thru--------water was crystal clear, and full of creatures, but it is a tiny place so mid-week is a great idea.

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[*] posted on 7-18-2010 at 09:48 AM


there is NO real town at two harbors
its pretty remote

the little restruant is pedestrian for sure

camping is about it
and its always COLD!!!

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[*] posted on 7-18-2010 at 11:36 AM


Based on your writings about your Baja trips, I think you and Baja Angel would like Two Harbors, either camping or staying at the Banning House. Nothing touristy about it, everything is very basic. There is also a little store and firewood can be purchased from the rangers if you are staying at the campground (they deliver to your campsite).
I have gone many times with friends, mostly in September. On a few occasions the wheather was on the cool side but for the most part it was wonderful. Also, I think no one has mentioned that you can rent kayaks either for a 1/2 or full day. And there is a cool research station just outside of Two Harbors which can be reached on foot or via kayak.
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[*] posted on 7-20-2010 at 08:30 PM


The camping can be cold or hot depending on the weather, the restaurant is good and expensive, and crowded on week ends. But you can BBQ at your camp site or come into town and BBQ at the beach out front. Or get restaurant food on the deck or in the bar. the town is fun and you can have an open container, so hanging out people watching out front of the well stocked market is OK as are dogs on a leash. Visiting Catalina is a totally different So Cal experience, not to be missed. It's even better on a boat.
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[*] posted on 7-20-2010 at 11:32 PM


We went to Baja instead... fantastic trip... Thanks for the Catalina details everyone!



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[*] posted on 7-21-2010 at 08:08 AM


Well - another time then. You can camp at a campground a mile up the road from Avalon (scouts like this campground - beware), and a nice campground at Two Harbors too. You can take an inter-island van or boat to Two Harbors. Also I've backpacked to the third campground - about 7 miles (?) from Two Harbors. Fished from shore, a little body surfing, very picturesque coves, saw some bison, etc. Off-season is best - still nice - but fewer people. And there is a small store at Two Harbors, so that if you're backpacking, you don't have to take all your food, and if you forgot something, they will probably have it. Very well stocked, including vino, but kind of pricey.
Another Channel Islands adventure are the islands out of Ventura Harbor. Need reservations too, but a fabulous camping, hiking, fishing, kayaking, indigenous culture experience. Santa Rosa Island has it all. Experience your own Alta California.
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