Part of Isola, the Island's live guide to eat, drink & do — open-now status, menus and one-tap directions.
Looking for beaches & shoreline in Catalina Island? Here's what the Island has — with hours, highlights and live "open now" status. Tap any spot for directions or the full details.
We track 3 spots here, averaging 4.6★. Every listing shows the day's hours, what to expect with typical prices, and one-tap directions — plus live "open now" status on the main guide.
On this page: Two Harbors, Lovers Cove Marine Preserve and South Beach & Middle Beach (Crescent Ave).
Catalina's one-restaurant, no-stoplight west-end outpost on a half-mile isthmus between two coves — the anti-Avalon. Ferry in via Catalina Express or hike the TCT; the Dive & Rec shop rents snorkel gear, paddleboards and bikes.
Hours: Sun 8am–5pm · Mon 8am–5pm · Tue 8am–5pm · Wed 8am–5pm · Thu 8am–5pm · Fri 8am–5pm · Sat 8am–5pm
The island's most reliable snorkel spot — a protected, surf-free cove of kelp forest teeming with garibaldi, opaleye and calico bass, a short walk from the ferry dock. Rocky entry, no facilities; rent gear nearby.
Hours: Sun 7am–7pm · Mon 7am–7pm · Tue 7am–7pm · Wed 7am–7pm · Thu 7am–7pm · Fri 7am–7pm · Sat 7am–7pm
Avalon's two free town beaches flanking the Green Pleasure Pier — calm harbor water, steps from every shop and taco on Crescent Ave. Small and towel-to-towel by 11am on summer weekends; come early for sand.
Hours: Sun 7am–8pm · Mon 7am–8pm · Tue 7am–8pm · Wed 7am–8pm · Thu 7am–8pm · Fri 7am–8pm · Sat 7am–8pm