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Playing on Catalina
I remember seeing that someone here awhile back mentioned that when
they went to Catalina they always rented a golf cart. Seems like a good idea but I'd sure like some info about how to go about that. We haven't been before so were thinking that we'd take the little 50 minute tour and then maybe spend the afternoon on our own. Does anyone have any recommendations about the excursions there... either what to do or what's not worth the time and money? It's just me and I'm in my early 50s, my brother is mid 40s, and Mom. Mom has a little trouble getting around although she can walk some okay. Just no long trails or half mile treks. With Mom things are a little slower paced. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks. cha |
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cha wrote:
I remember seeing that someone here awhile back mentioned that when they went to Catalina they always rented a golf cart....We haven't been before so were thinking that we'd take the little 50 minute tour and then maybe spend the afternoon on our own. Does anyone have any recommendations about the excursions there... Cha, we didn't do any excursions so I can't comment specifically on that, but I will second your idea of doing the tram tour. It was a great way to get the history and flavor of the island. You can book online at http://www.catalinainfo.com/outadventuretours.html, but we just did it when we got to Avalon. ~ Peri |
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"cha" wrote in message ... I remember seeing that someone here awhile back mentioned that when they went to Catalina they always rented a golf cart. Seems like a good idea but I'd sure like some info about how to go about that. We haven't been before so were thinking that we'd take the little 50 minute tour and then maybe spend the afternoon on our own. Does anyone have any recommendations about the excursions there... either what to do or what's not worth the time and money? It's just me and I'm in my early 50s, my brother is mid 40s, and Mom. Mom has a little trouble getting around although she can walk some okay. Just no long trails or half mile treks. With Mom things are a little slower paced. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks. Depends on how adventurous you are. When we were there a little over three years ago, we (six of us) rented a six-passenger golf cart (yes six-passenger). While we missed some of the things the bus/tram tour got to, we also got on roads that a bus couldn't travel- incredible views. We enjoyed the Wrigley Memorial and botanical garden- huge collection of cacti. Paul Johnson |
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my wife and i went on the guided bus tour, it was very nice. after we rented
a golf cart and had a ball. the rentals are beside the bus tour company. have fun. "Paul Johnson" wrote in message ... "cha" wrote in message ... I remember seeing that someone here awhile back mentioned that when they went to Catalina they always rented a golf cart. Seems like a good idea but I'd sure like some info about how to go about that. We haven't been before so were thinking that we'd take the little 50 minute tour and then maybe spend the afternoon on our own. Does anyone have any recommendations about the excursions there... either what to do or what's not worth the time and money? It's just me and I'm in my early 50s, my brother is mid 40s, and Mom. Mom has a little trouble getting around although she can walk some okay. Just no long trails or half mile treks. With Mom things are a little slower paced. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks. Depends on how adventurous you are. When we were there a little over three years ago, we (six of us) rented a six-passenger golf cart (yes six-passenger). While we missed some of the things the bus/tram tour got to, we also got on roads that a bus couldn't travel- incredible views. We enjoyed the Wrigley Memorial and botanical garden- huge collection of cacti. Paul Johnson |
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That's exactly what I'm hoping to do. I booked the 50 min tour bus
and thinking that renting the golf cart might be fun afterwards. Any idea if we will need to book a rental ahead of time or if they would have one available on a walk-in basis? Gives us more flexibility since we may decide just to hang out and duck in and out of shops. cha On Wed, 1 Feb 2006 11:00:29 -0800, "Patrick Devoy" wrote: my wife and i went on the guided bus tour, it was very nice. after we rented a golf cart and had a ball. the rentals are beside the bus tour company. have fun. "Paul Johnson" wrote in message |
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"cha" wrote in message ... That's exactly what I'm hoping to do. I booked the 50 min tour bus and thinking that renting the golf cart might be fun afterwards. Any idea if we will need to book a rental ahead of time or if they would have one available on a walk-in basis? Gives us more flexibility since we may decide just to hang out and duck in and out of shops. In our experience there were a lot of golf carts available, but we weren't there at the highest season. Even so, I suspect you can rent one easily. They are rented on an hourly basis so there are always carts being returned. Paul Johnson |
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On Fri, 03 Feb 2006 13:57:07 GMT, "Paul Johnson"
wrote: In our experience there were a lot of golf carts available, but we weren't there at the highest season. Even so, I suspect you can rent one easily. They are rented on an hourly basis so there are always carts being returned. Paul Johnson Thanks Paul, for the info. I think we'll just play it by ear. The worst that happens is that we take our little tour and then just have to hang out around the town and we're fine with that too. cha |
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In article , cha
wrote: On Fri, 03 Feb 2006 13:57:07 GMT, "Paul Johnson" wrote: In our experience there were a lot of golf carts available, but we weren't there at the highest season. Even so, I suspect you can rent one easily. They are rented on an hourly basis so there are always carts being returned. Paul Johnson Thanks Paul, for the info. I think we'll just play it by ear. Some other ideas: http://www.visitcatalinaisland.com/avalon/Tours.php jay Fri Feb 03, 2006 The worst that happens is that we take our little tour and then just have to hang out around the town and we're fine with that too. cha |
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