Issue 7:10 THE CACTUS PATCH October 2004

Field Trips

[Editor’s note: Lynn submitted this to be printed in the September newsletter, but as there was no September newsletter, I am printing it now. Please refer to the updated info at the bottom of the article]

Hello Cactus members -- Since I will not be at this month's meeting, I have done a little research re: our suggested trip to Catalina in November. I am aiming for weekend of November (5th) 6th-7th -- to be sure the lower rates are in effect. We will need a new boat schedule. There are lots of things to do -- kayak, jeep tour, etc, but those are costly. We can again walk to the botanical garden/Wrigley Memorial & probably take a city bus to the airport, where I believe there is a nice garden. There is also camping available I believe. I think the glass bottom boat ride is not too much. I have shown below the current fares & schedule only from Long Beach, and some of the lower priced hotels. I think each group or individual should make own reservations for the boat & hotel. Some of us might prefer to make a day trip, or stay 1 or 2 nights. The official website I believe comes up at catalina.com. Please consider this information & I would like to know about how many might actually, really go.

Muchas gracias, Lynn McDonald

One Way/Round Trip:
Senior (55+ yrs) $21.75/$43.50
Adults $23.75/$47.50
Infants $1.50/$3.00
Child (2-11 yrs) $18.75/$37.50
3-Wheel Collapsible Strollers $3.00/$6.00
Bikes/Surfboards $3.00/$6.00

All schedules, fares and taxes are subject to change in accordance with the California Public Utilities Commission, including a fuel surcharge. Round trip fares include $3.00 Island wharfage fee.
September 8 - November 2, 2004

DEPARTURE FREQUENCY
6:15 am Daily
8:30 am Daily
10:00 am Daily
12:15 pm Daily
2:00 pm Daily
4:45 pm Daily
6:20 pm Daily except Friday
7:00 pm Friday
Long Beach/Avalon trips are approximately 1 hour or less.

September 8 - November 2, 2004
DEPARTURE FREQUENCY
8:00 am Daily
10:15 am Daily
11:45 am Daily
2:05 pm Daily
3:45 pm Daily
6:30 pm Daily
8:05 pm Daily except Friday
8:45 pm Friday
11:45 pm Friday - Sunday
Operates October 1 - 17, 2004

Catalina Island Seacrest Inn (310) 510-0800
Hotel Atwater (800) 343-4491
Hotel Mac Rae (800) 698-2266
Hotel Catalina (800) 540-0184 or (310) 510-0027
La Paloma/Las Flores (800) 310-1505
Hotel St. Lauren (800) 298-8223 or (310) 510-2299
Catalina Beach House Hotel (800) 97-HOTEL
Seaport Village Inn (800) 2-CATALINA (800-222-8254) or (310) 510-0344

AAA will have info, rates etc. too

Hello all -- So, as I understand it, we cannot go to Catalina on the original date due to a triathlon or something there -- per Sidney & my friend Pat. So, are we aiming for the following weekend?? Nov. 13-14?
Lynn McDonald

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