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Two Harbors, CA.
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Welcome to Two Harbors
eat & Drink | WHERE to indulge
WHERE ISLAND MEMORIES BEGIN
Two Harbors possesses a natural beauty enhanced by a friendly atmosphere
that harkens back to an earlier era of unpaved roads and leisurely days.
Our 11 coves with over 720 moorings are easy to get to and offer safe and
comfortable spots to explore, swim, dine or just relax. From the moment you
arrive, we will do our best to make you feel welcome. The Harbor Office is
open 365 days a year, and our staff is eager to meet you and your crew in the
fairway to assist you with a mooring, point out ideal dive spots, and expertly
advise you on ways to make the most of your stay.
THE HARBOR
REEF SALOON
Enjoy live music on the
Harbor Reef patio on
Saturdays and holidays,
July 4th through Labor Day,
from 2 pm to 6 pm.
The Santa Catalina Island Company is delighted to welcome you to Southern
California’s original island paradise.
EVENTS | SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
April 10 & 11// Shipwreck Weekend
Celebrate spring break island style at our 3rd
September 5 // Jimmy Walker
“Buffalo Chip” Toss
annual Shipwreck Weekend, complete with live
Come test your athletic skills and compete for the
entertainment and shipwreck themed events.
furthest toss at our 29th Annual Buffalo Chip Toss.
Choose your chip wisely! Prizes will be awarded for the
June 6 // Summer Wine Festival
Join us on the beach in Two Harbors for our unique
furthest throws. Chips will be provided for the event.
September 12 // Microbrew Fest
will entertain as you taste a variety of fine wines.
Celebrate our 13th Annual Microbrew Fest on
Tickets go no sale May 1st. Visit us at www.
the beach in Two Harbors. Sample a selection of
VisitCatalinaIsland.com for tickets and more
microbrews while listening to live music. Tickets
information. This event sells out, so advance
go on sale August 1st. Go to VisitCatalinaIsland.com
purchase is strongly recommended.
for tickets and more information. This event sells out,
so advance purchase is strongly recommended.
July 3 // Fireworks Show
Come watch our spectacular fireworks show over
October 1– 4 // Buccaneer Days
the Isthmus Harbor. Fireworks begin at dark.
Aargh, mateys! Come celebrate our 26th
Annual Buccaneer’s Weekend. Don your best
July 4 // Children’s Festival
pirate attire and set sail for Two Harbors for
Kick off Independence Day with our 29th Annual
great food, live music and a lot of fun. Visit www.
beach for crafts & activities.
a weekend of treasure hunts, costume contests,
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner yearround, the Harbor Reef offers fine food in
a casual setting. Featuring daily specials,
including locally caught fresh swordfish
during the summer months. Look for our
swordfish flag on the pier; it will be flying
whenever the fresh catch is available.
Two Harbors’ “quick stop”
for breakfast and lunch is
open daily. The Galley offers
a wide variety of breakfast
and lunch entrées, including
fresh baked cinnamon rolls,
cappuccinos, lattes, coffee,
breakfast burritos, and a
generous selection of
burgers, specialty
salads, and wraps.
For reservations or more information,
please call 310.510.4215
SEE & DO | PERFECT WAYS TO SPEND THE DAY
KAYAK & STAND-UP PADDLEBOARD RENTALS
Marine life
Paddle along Catalina’s West End coast on easy-tomaneuver sit-on-top Ocean Kayaks or stable state-of-theart paddleboards. Whether you want to snorkel or dive the
underwater preserve, kayak to a boat-in campsite, fish the kelp
forests, picnic on a secluded beach, get in a workout, or just tour
along the coast, we have what you need to make it happen.
abounds in the
waters of Catalina
Island. Harbor Seals play
peek-a-boo among kelp
frolic, colorful sheep-head
swim lazily by, while lobster
Kayak Models Available to Rent
Malibu II, Zest II, Scrambler XT, ScupperPro, Cabo, & Prowler 15.
and eels inhabit rocky
crevices, watched over by
bright orange garibaldi.
Visit our website to make kayak reservations online.
Call for group discounts. Please call 310.510.4272
for more information.
Scuba Diving & Snorkeling
There are few places in the world where you can swim through
a forest. Catalina Island is consistently recognized for its world
class diving because its giant kelp forests enable divers to do
just that. As you slowly explore the kelp forest, you might see
up to 50 different species of fish and invertebrates within the
rich, clear blue waters. Two Harbors is at the center of it all–
with the island’s best dive sites only minutes away!
VisitCatalinaIsland.com for tickets and more.
Decorate your dinghy in a creative patriotic
November 26 // Thanksgiving
“Island Style”
theme and follow us in a parade through the
Enjoy a traditional family style Thanksgiving
coves of the West End for our 13th Annual
dinner complete with all the trimmings in a unique
Dinghy Parade. Prizes will be awarded to the
Island setting. Reservations are required; please
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dinghies.
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call the Harbor Reef Restaurant at 310.510.4215.
July 4 // Dinghy Parade
WEST END GALLEY
strands, playful sea lions
14th Annual Summer Wine Festival. Live music
Children’s Festival. Have your kids join us on the
HARBOR REEF RESTAURANT
PADI SCUBA CERTIFICATION
& DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING
Whether you want to become a certified diver, advance your
dive rating or go on an introductory dive, we can make
it happen. Please call for more information, 310.510.4272.
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Mooring sites | ANCHOR MANAGEMENT
Two Harbors Dive &
Recreation Center
Get ready for a fun-filled day and
stop by the Dive & Recreation Shop
for everything you’ll need. We rent all
kinds of equipment, including snorkel
gear, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards,
beach umbrellas, tennis rackets,
mountain bikes, wetsuits and SCUBA
gear. Call 310.510.4272.
Santa Catalina Island
Mooring
Campsite
MOUNTAIN BIKE RENTALS
Bike the West End! See more of Catalina’s rugged beauty by
mountain bike. Great exercise. Great fun. At Two Harbors Dive
& Recreation Center we rent front-end suspension Specialized
mountain bikes for your comfort. All rates include Conservancy
interior biking permit, map, and helmet.
Introducing
Online Mooring Reservations
Go to VisitTwoHarbors.com/MooringRez
to make your reservations now.
Visit us online or call 310.510.4253
for more information.
SKIFF AND FISHING EQUIPMENT RENTALS
Try your luck at fishing or just go for a cruise in one of our
rental outboard skiffs. This is a great way to enjoy the coastal
waters of the West End. Bait and tackle are available at the
General Store. The Two Harbors Dive & Recreation Center
is open year-round. Call 310.510.4272
TWO HARBORS DISC GOLF COURSE
Stop by the Dive and Recreation Center located at the foot of
the pier, to rent discs and pick up a scorecard. Head to the
South End of Buffalo Park to find hole #1 and follow the signs.
Lots of laughs and fun will be had by all! Visit Two Harbors
Dive & Recreation Center for more information.
Two Harbors Boaters Guide
Considered a cruiser’s
paradise, Two Harbors is
situated at the Isthmus of Catalina Island.
The crystal clear waters and unspoiled vistas
will enchant you, and the friendly locals will
do their best to help you make the most of
your stay. The wide-variety of fauna, hiking,
mountain biking, diving and snorkeling
are world-renowned.
Catalina Harbor, Two Harbors
Catalina Island’s most protected harbor is also a U.S. Coast
Guard “Year-round Safe Harbor,” one of only two so designated
natural harbors in Southern California. It has 117 moorings
and anchorage for over 200. Ballast Point, a natural sand spit,
extends across a portion of the Harbor entrance. Marina del Rey
Yacht Club has a facility at this harbor. There is a public dinghy
dock and picnic facilities on shore, and we offer free pump out
service for Cat Harbor boaters. Contact the Harbor Patrol on
VHF Channel 9. It’s a half-mile walk on flat terrain to the
village of Two Harbors from the dock.
Isthmus Cove, Two Harbors
With 257 moorings and anchorages for well over 100 vessels,
Isthmus Cove is second only to Avalon Harbor in boat activity
on the island. Ferries from the mainland dock at the pier in
Isthmus Cove. The Two Harbors Harbor Department is based
here. Shoreboat rides are available year-round, with 24
hour-a-day service in the summer and a more limited
schedule in the winter.
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Fourth of July Cove
STAY | COME ASHORE AND explore
Located west of Isthmus Cove is
this little jewel with 42 moorings
and deep water (100+ feet)
anchorages. The Bannings’ held
many Fourth of July celebrations
here. Fourth of July Yacht Club
leases the facilities on shore.
Fourth of July Cove is popular
amongst the boating community.
Two Harbors
Camping Cabins
Emerald Bay
The next cove west of Howland’s Landing is Emerald Bay, with
102 moorings and anchorage for five to ten boats. This cove
offers a long strip of natural sandy beach that boaters can
access. Corsair Yacht Club and Boy Scout Camp have landside
facilities here which are private and not open to the public.
Hen Rock
Located just south of Long
Point is Hen Rock, featuring
25 moorings and anchorage
for 40, with lots of fun reefs to
explore and abundant sea life,
Hen Rock is one of the best
snorkeling and dive sites on
Catalina Island. The shoreside
facilities are leased to Balboa
Yacht Club.
Cherry Cove
Cherry Cove has 99 moorings and deep water (100+ feet)
anchorages. Shoreside, there is a Boy Scout Camp. Two stands
of endemic trees—the Catalina cherry tree and the ironwood—
are up the canyon behind the cove. Lion’s Head, a prominent
point of land on the western side of the cove’s entrance, protects
vessels from the prevailing afternoon winds.
White’s Landing &
Moonstone Cove
These areas are located past Long
Point, heading east from Two
Harbors. Combined, these coves
have 58 moorings and anchorage
for 50. White’s Landing offers one of the nicest and most
expansive sandy beaches on the island. The landside facilities at
Moonstone are leased to Newport Harbor Yacht Club.
Located in Two Harbors
village, these small cabins
accommodate two people,
and have a refrigerator and heater.
Nearby are showers, restrooms and
a cooking area shared by occupants of other cabins.
Little Harbor
This beautiful campground is accessible by hiking,
biking, or Safari Shuttle Bus from Two Harbors or Avalon.
Ranger has firewood, charcoal, and propane for purchase.
Sites have picnic tables, fire ring, BBQ, chemical toilets,
rinse-off showers, fresh water, and most have sunshade.
Parson’s Landing / Blackjack
Located seven miles from Isthmus Cove, you will find
beautiful vistas, and long stretches of pristine beaches.
The facility provides eleven campsites.
Located on a bluff overlooking the Catalina Channel,
these campsites are only a quarter mile uphill walk
from the Isthmus Pier and the village of Two Harbors.
All sites have picnic table, fire pit, BBQ, and sunshades.
Tent cabins and equipment rentals are also available.
Brisa Del Mar
Located on the beach in the Two Harbors Campground,
this deluxe site puts your group in the ideal spot for fishing,
kayaking, and snorkeling. This campsite can accommodate
a maximum of 25 people and includes a large A-Frame
shade structure, charcoal grills, and toilets.
Bahia Azul is a secluded group camping site that can
accommodate a maximum of 25 people. This unique site
offers you and your group amazing views of the
Pacific Ocean, a semi private beach, and all the
amenities to make your campout unforgettable.
The site’s common area has a large fire pit,
Howland’s Landing, the next cove west of Big Geiger, has
moorings for 40 boats. Catalina Island Camp is located on
shore and Los Angeles Yacht Club has shoreside facilities.
The Howland’s Landing watershed is the largest on Catalina’s
West End.
Two Harbors Boaters Guide
Buttonshell Cove
Weber gas grill, and flushable toilets.
Situated seven miles east of Isthmus Cove is Buttonshell Cove.
Buttonshell is fairly small, with only seven moorings and
anchorage for ten. The landside facility is leased to the Catalina
Island Marine Institute Camp Fox. Camp Fox is a YMCA
summer camp.
For camping reservations and more
MOORING Reservations 310.510.4253
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This popular lodge was built in 1910 atop a hill with spectacular
views of both Isthmus Cove and Catalina Harbor. Your stay
includes continental breakfast and van shuttle between the
Lodge and Two Harbors village. The Lodge has no in-room
televisions, making for a truly relaxing getaway. There are twelve
rooms, some of which can accommodate up to five guests per
room. All rooms feature private bathrooms. For reservations
call 800.322.3434 or visit us at VisitTwoHarbors.com.
Two Harbors Campground
Bahia Azul
Howland’s Landing
Banning House Lodge
Casa Santa Cruz
Our largest accommodation, named after the largest of the
Channel Islands, is newly refurbished and offers views of both
Isthmus Cove and Cat Harbor. This weekly vacation rental
features three bedrooms, two baths, double panoramic views
and a BBQ. For reservations call 800.631.5280 or visit us at
VisitTwoHarbors.com.
Casa Santa Rosa
This new accommodation is a great choice for
a Two Harbors getaway for couples, friends
and families. It features four bedrooms, three
baths, hardwood floors, a BBQ, fully equipped
kitchen and gorgeous views. For reservations call
800.631.5280 or visit us at VisitTwoHarbors.com.
information, please call 310.510.4205
or visit us at VisitTwoHarbors.com
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TWO HARBORS VISITOR SERVICES
Located at the foot of the Isthmus Pier.
Stop by for:
Celebrating 50 years!
• Catalina Express boat tickets
• Safari Bus reservations and tickets
• Camping check-ins and information
• Bicycle and hiking permits
• Special events and activities
• General info and email access
Assistance & Information
Two Harbors Harbor Department.......310.510.4253
Cat Harbor Pump-out Service................310.510.4253
Two Harbors Outboard Shop.............310.510.4212
U.S. Coast Guard....................................310.521.3815
L.A. County Lifeguard/Paramedics......310.510.0341
L.A. County Sheriff..................................310.510.0174
LA Country Fire........................................310.510.0424
Avalon Harbor Department..................310.510.0535
Catalina Express......................................310.519.1212
Island Express Helicopter Service.........310.510.2525
Visitor Services Center/Camping.........310.510.4205
Dive & Recreation Center.......................310.510.4272
Banning House Lodge..........................310.510.2000
Banning House Lodge Reservations....800.322.3434
Harbor Reef Reservations......................310.510.4215
Parts and Supply Warehouse................310.510.4221
Catering Sales.........................................310.510.4249
General Store..........................................310.510.4217
Vessel Assist.............................................310.510.1675
West End Cruising Club
If you love boating here at Two
Harbors, then the West End
Cruising Club is the club for
you! Membership to the WECC
encompasses all that the guests
of Two Harbors enjoy the most,
social functions, affordability, fun
with family and friends and access
to exclusive benefits that only apply
to WECC members.
For more information and a list of
all benefits, please visit us online at
www.visitcatalinaisland.com/WECC.
You may also call 310.510.4266 or
email us at [email protected].
Two Harbors General Store
JOIN THE
West End
Cruising
Club!
Two Harbors General Store is stocked
with a variety of grocery items, specialty
cheeses, breads, domestic and microbrew
beers, wines & spirits, beach accessories, and
fishing & camping gear. Find something you
love in our specialty gift & apparel section
and we’ll be happy to ship for you!
Open 365 days a year. 310.510.4217