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Hide From the Cali MJ-Mania at Catalina's Villa Portofino

Where: 111 Crescent Ave. [map], Avalon, CA, United States, 90704

Catalina Island might not exactly be Capri, but it’s easier to get to (just 26 miles from Long Beach), and at least there’s a touch of Italian influence in the white-washed, red-roofed architecture of Hotel Villa Portofino on the island’s little hamlet of Avalon.

From now through October 31, the hotel is offering a "Villa Venturer Package" starting at $161.50 per night plus tax. The package includes:

· Accommodations at the oceanfront hotel
· Continental breakfast
· Welcome gift
· Roundrip transportation to Catalina from Long Beach, San Pedro or Dana Point aboard Catalina Express
· Roundrip taxi transfers from the dock to the hotel
· 75-minute snorkel trip with Catalina Ocean Rafting

Now for the small print: the weekend rates are usually higher, and a two-night minimum might be required. When we tried to make a sample booking for mid-week in July, the rate actually came out to about $325 per night, so you might have better luck with a little flexibility in your schedule.

To book the package, call the hotel directly at (888) 34-OCEAN, or visit the web site.