El Encanto
Some places don't just hold history. They hold a feeling.
El Encanto has been part of Avalon's story for nearly a century — a graceful Spanish-style landmark rising above Crescent Avenue with sweeping views of the harbor, its architecture woven so deeply into the waterfront that the town is hard to imagine without it. For generations of locals and visitors, it has simply always been there.
Now it's coming back.
The iconic El Encanto building on Catalina Island will be restored as a vibrant, multi-use destination at one of Avalon's most storied addresses. The name returns. The heritage endures. And a bold new chapter begins.
A Place for Everything Catalina Does Best
When El Encanto reopens, it will bring together a thoughtfully curated collection of experiences under one beautiful roof — a day spa and salon, a café and wine bar, an event venue, a retail boutique, and two exclusive villa suites for guests who want to make the stay last a little longer. Whether you're starting the morning with coffee, spending an afternoon in the spa, raising a glass at sunset or gathering with friends for a special occasion, El Encanto is designed to be your home base on the island.
A Setting That Makes Every Occasion Unforgettable
El Encanto's event venue wraps the most meaningful moments in your life in that same sense of history, beauty, and belonging. Weddings framed by harbor views and Spanish arches, family reunions that finally have a backdrop worthy of the occasion, corporate retreats that trade the ordinary for something genuinely inspiring. When the setting carries this much soul, every gathering becomes something guests remember long after they've left the island. Whatever you're celebrating, El Encanto was made for it.
Rooted in Catalina. Built for Its Future.
El Encanto represents a commitment — a landmark preserved with care and reimagined with purpose, returned to the community as a gathering place that belongs to everyone who loves this island.
Restoration and build-out are currently underway.
Avalon's most enchanting address is almost ready to welcome you home.
