Catalina Casino, Art Deco movie theater in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, US.
The Avalon Theatre sits on the lower level of the Catalina Casino and features a 50-foot domed ceiling with Art Deco murals. The auditorium holds more than a thousand viewers in rows that run from entrance to screen.
William Wrigley Jr. had the building erected in 1929 to replace an earlier venue on the island. Construction took about a year and the cinema opened as part of a larger entertainment complex.
This cinema shows films beneath a painted ceiling designed by local artists in the late 1920s. Screenings take place in a room built for social gatherings and entertainment on the island.
Entry is through the main entrance of the large round building visible from the bay. The cinema sits on the ground floor and is reached by stairs or ramps.
Many seats have small shelves underneath originally intended for hats. These details recall a time when visitors wore formal clothing to the cinema.
Location: Avalon
Inception: 1929
Architects: Sumner Spaulding
Official opening: May 29, 1929
Architectural style: Art Deco
Address: 1 Casino Way, Catalina Island, CA 90704
GPS coordinates: 33.34904,-118.32571
Latest update: December 4, 2025 11:28
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