Beaches in Catalina Island
Explore Catalina Island
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Banning House Lodge B&B
Banning House Lodge is probably the best lodging option in the small town of Two Harbors on Catalina Island....
Hamilton Cove Vacation Rentals
Hamilton Cove is a large private condominium complex near the main port town of Avalon on Santa Catalina Island....
Hermit Gulch Campground
Hermit Gulch Campground is just up the hill from the main port city of Avalon on Santa Catalina Island....
Casa Santa Cruz
Located on Catalina Island in the town of Two Harbors, Casa Santa Cruz is uniquely located between Isthmus Cove and...
Villa Santa Rosa
Best known for its romantic beaches and unforgettable sunsets, the west end of Catalina Island offers up the convenience...
Catalina Island Vacation Rentals
Catalina Island has vacation rentals in several areas of the island. From homes and villas to cottages and condos, these...
Nearby Attractions
Catalina Express Ferry
The Catalina Express Ferry is your cheapest, fastest, and safest way to visit Santa Catalina Island. They operate high-speed...
Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden
The Wrigley Memorial and Botanical Garden is a pleasant 1.5 mile stroll up Avalon Canyon Road from downtown Avalon...
Catalina Island Green Pleasure Pier
The Green Pleasure Pier in Catalina Island’s main port city of Avalon, is the anchor to Catalina’s biggest city....
Two Harbors Dive & Recreation Center
Open daily from 9 to 5 year-round, the Two Harbors Dive and Recreation Center is a key to the...
Two Harbors General Store
If you visit the town of Two Harbors chances are that you’ll be looking for a store and this...
Wildlands Express Shuttle (Safari Bus) on Catalina Island
The Wildlands Express Shuttle Van (formerly known as the Catalina Safari Bus) is how you get around on Catalina...
About Catalina Island
Santa Catalina Island is just a short ferry ride away from ports in Long Beach, Dana Point, and the San Pedro District of Los Angeles. There are only two cities on the island, Avalon and Two Harbors. Most tourists opt for Avalon as it has more services and lodging options. There are beaches within walking distance of the Avalon ferry dock for swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing. Two Harbors is a much smaller low-key town with quieter beaches and similar rental options as Avalon. Between these towns there are remote beaches that require either a bus shuttle, a long hike, or a boat ride. Several beaches are only accessible by a boat or sea kayak so plan ahead if you want to visit these hidden spots. Several of the Catalina beaches are owned or leased by private companies for yacht club members, summer camps, and other educational facilities. See our map to find the best public beaches on the island which excludes those private beaches. Hiking, biking, and camping on Catalina can make your stay more adventurous even if you don't plan to be out on the water.
