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california Ruggedly beautiful and a mere 22 miles off the coast of Los Angeles is Santa Catalina Island, a popular destination for boaters in southern Cali- fornia. Mountainous topog- raphy spills directly into the sea and the city of Avalon, the only incorporated community on the island. The historic Ca- talina Island Yacht Club plays host to vessels of all shapes and sizes. Nearby is the pretty little strip of sand known as South Beach, where one can wade in the calm waters while watching shoppers and tour- ists mill past. Breathtaking views of this idyllic scene can be enjoyed from one of the villas inside Hamilton Cove, a private gated community. Prices range from around $700,000 for smaller units, while three-bedroom villas go for approximately $1 to $2 million. catalina.com
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kiawah island beach, south carolina Twenty-one miles south of Charleston, South Carolina is the barrier island of Kiawah, which lays claim to a beautiful 10-mile stretch of undisturbed natural beach and dunes. Just feet from the shoreline is the prestigious Kiawah Island Club, a private club with two re- nowned 18-hole courses—one designed by Tom Fazio, the other by Tom Watson—and memberships restricted to only those who own property on the island. There are also five more courses open to the public. Not to be outdone, the club’s tennis quotient was voted “#1 In the World” by tennisresortsonline.com. Lots are available from $250,000 to $5.9 million, and homes range from $255,000 to $14 million. Options when not whacking a ball with a racket or club are dining at nearly a dozen restaurants, getting pampered at The Sanctuary Spa, or taking a kayak or walking tour. kiawahisland.com
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