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Real Name: Nancy Tarabek
Lives In: Duarte, US
Member Since: Oct 20, 2000
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The Steamer Trunk: Great Collection of Island Treasures
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  • Santa Catalina Island - The Steamer Trunk
  • The Steamer Trunk
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  • Name of Shop: The Steamer Trunk

    the Steamer Trunk has a great selection of Catalina mosaic tile, pottery and glass that's made locally.

    They open at 9 a.m.


    What To Buy: Buy a piece of Catalina tile. The tiles have become collectibles, so it's a good investment. They also have a selection of "Heartwood Puzzle Boxes" and Romania Glassware.

    What To Pay: The Heartwood Puzzle boxes range from $28 - $40. The local craft pieces vary in price.

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    Theme: Gifts
    Phone: 310/510-2600
    Address: 121 Summer Ave, Avalon
    Directions: Next to Island Plaza
    Website: www.thesteamertrunk.com
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    Metropole Marketplace: Lots of Tourist Stuff
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  • Metropole Marketplace
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  • Name of Shop: Metropole Marketplace

    This is a market place with several stores filled with island crafts and gift items. A nice area for shopping and a good place to have a snack outside and people watch.

    What To Buy: A piece of Catalina tile or pottery would be the best purchase as these are made on the Island.

    What To Pay: Usual tourist prices.

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    Theme: Local Craft
    Directions: Up Metropole Street from Crescent the street along the harbor.
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    Comments for Goner about Santa Catalina Island
    kyoub Sun Mar 8, 2009 14:10 UTC
     Very informative page. Now I know what I missed by not going there. Sounds like a fun day.
    123stingrayzjeff Fri Aug 18, 2006 17:00 UTC
     Awesome info on Catalina!! I have been here every so often and I always enjoy it..I am a California native and I am always amazed at how many of us never venture to Catalina..That's Ok it's already really popular!!
    sim1 Sat Jan 8, 2005 06:36 UTC
     Great page Nancy! It sounds like a perfect weekend get-a-way! Wow, I would never expect that there would be buffalo on this island! Great! :-))
    wcph Mon Sep 27, 2004 09:13 UTC
     Another nice and interesting page. Best wishes, wcph.
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