Address: | Chimes Tower Rd, Avalon, CA 90704, USA |
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Postal code: | 90704 |
Website: | http://www.catalinachimes.org/ |
Great view to see beautiful sunset and the downtown
A really cool thing to see....
A great place to come to for a great view. You will be walking against traffic on a one way road so prepare to stand off to the edge.
In 1925 William Wrigley Jr and his wife Ada decided to construct the Catalina Chimes Tower on a hillside high above the city. It was her wish that all people in Avalon would enjoy the beautiful melodic sounds of the chimes emanating from the Tower and that it would enhance the charm of this romantic Island. These Westminster style Chimes were manufactured by the Deagan Company of Chicago. After installation they rang out for the first time in 1926 and continue today to sing their familiar tune every 15 minutes from 8am to 8pm.
A wonderful get away for the weekend, imminently walk-able but going out in golf cart gives you a chance to rest your feet and take in some of the beauty of the island, plus you get to see how some of the locals live. Great restaurants and plenty to do.