Banning House Lodge

The Avalon Hotels Banning House Lodge is located on a hilltop over Two Harbors and the Pacific Ocean. The 3-star hotel has staff who speak both English and Spanish. This establishment was built in 1910 and can be reached 33 miles from the Long Beach Municipal Airport and 35 miles from the Los Angeles International Airport. It offers 12 non-smoking guest rooms and family rooms along with shuttle bus service.

Every guest room at the hotel is decorated individually and offers the feel of a 20th-century lodge. The Sun Room and Common Lodge are available for relaxing by a fireplace while the courtyard offers a space to enjoy the view and a beverage or two. The hotel offers a complimentary breakfast in the morning at the Lodge dining room as well as cheese and wine socials between 5 pm and 6 pm in the courtyard.

All public areas of the hotel have wireless Internet available, and a selection of recreation gear is available such as mountain bikes, beach gear, stand-up paddleboards, snorkeling and scuba gear, and more. There is also van shuttle access between the lodge and the nearby village.

There are many dining and shopping choices and attractions near the Banning House Lodge. Some of the closest restaurants include West End Galley, Harbor Reef Restaurant, and DC-3 Gifts & Grill. Attractions nearby include Airport in the Sky, the Trans-Catalina Trail, El Rancho Escondido, and Bike Catalina-Day Bike Tours. There are also various tours in the area like the Santa Catalina Island Skyline Drive Tour.