Beaches on Catalina Island

Information about beaches on Catalina Island in Southern California. See also other Natural Attractions and All Attractions on Catalina Island.

Avalon Beaches

Descanso Beach
Located on the far side of the Catalina Casino, Descanso Beach is a picturesque two tiered, private beach with great swimming and lots of activities. Part of the Descanso Beach Club, the beach is a great place to snorkel, kayak or swim in the crystal clear water. There is a $2 per day fee to access the beach. Restrooms, outdoor showers, dressing rooms, chair/umbrella rentals and cabana rentals are available. The Descanso Beach Club features a beautiful open air restaurant with a great selection of sandwiches, salads, specialty cocktails, wine and beer. Pick up the Descanso Beach shuttle near the Casino Way arch. The Descanso Beach Club is also the starting point for the Zip Line Eco Tour.

South Beach
South Beach sits just to the right of the Green Pleasure Pier, within walking distance to food, shopping, restrooms, and lots of activity. With plenty of sand, a gentle sloping ocean floor and lifeguards during the summer, your day at South Beach has all the makings for a perfect vacation day.

Middle Beach
Middle Beach sits on the left side of the Green Pleasure Pier. Just like South Beach, Middle Beach is scenic and relaxing, as well as being within walking distance to food, restrooms and shopping. During the summer, lifeguards are on duty.

Step Beach
Step Beach is a bit north of the Green Pleasure Pier. Smaller than Middle and South Beaches, Step Beach has a small strip of sand that flows directly into deeper ocean waters. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer months.

California Beaches "Avalon Beaches" Article

Two Harbors Beaches

Upper Beach at Two Harbors

Resources

Windward Beaches Catalina Conservancy Map

California Beaches Dot Com:
EAST END BEACHES
- Button Shell Beach
- Crescent Beach
- Descanso Beach
- Gallagher Beach
- Hamilton Cove
- Italian Gardens Beach
- Long Point Beach
- Lovers Cove Beach
- Moonstone Beach
- Pebbly Beach
- Toyon Bay Beach / aka Bannings Beach
- White's Landing Beach
- Willow Cove Beach
WEST END BEACHES
- Ben Weston Beach
- Big Fisherman's Cove
- Cabrillo Harbor Beach
- Catalina Harbor
- Cherry Cove Beach
- Cottonwood Beach
- Emerald Bay Beach
- Empire Landing Beach
- Fourth of July Cove
- Gibraltar Beach
- Goat Harbor
- Howlands Landing
- Lava Wall Beach
- Little Fisherman's Cove
- Little Harbor
- Paradise Cove
- Parson's Landing
- Rippers Cove
- Shark Harbor
- Starlight Beach
- Two Harbors Beach

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Natural Attractions on Catalina

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