"The Edgewater, a quaint gem on Crescent Avenue, is perhaps one of the most well-positioned hotels on the island. The family-owned hotel swung open its doors in 1920, giving travelers easy access to spots like Descanso Beach, the Avalon Casino, and Catalina Island Museum for more than 100 years. The rooms are a bit older here, but they all still provide fantastic water views that are worth their weight in gold." - Travel + Leisure Editors