Overview
Two Harbors is a small village with a population of 150 that lies right on the isthmus of Santa Catalina Island. Two Harbors is a popular boating destination for Angelenos due to its protective natural cove. Yet, it provides isolation in a beautiful natural setting. It can be used as a base for other activities, such as kayaking, diving and hiking.
2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Nov. Summer highs reach about 78°F; winter lows dip to about 48°F. Wettest: Feb and Jan. (climate data from nearby Catalina Island)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- LGB Long Beach International Airport, Long Beach — 33 mi away (major hub). Directions
- HHR Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport, Hawthorne — 35 mi away. Directions
Two Harbors is accessible by private boats or via the Catalina Express ferry from San Pedro.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
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Get in
Two Harbors is accessible by private boats or via the Catalina Express ferry from San Pedro.
Get around
The three most popular options are: kayak, bicycle and feet. There is also a back country day tour available for rental using a Hummer for transportation on the West End's dirt roads. A Safari Bus (passenger van) provides intra-island transportation to Avalon, Santa Catalina Airport, Little Harbor, and the trailhead at Black Jack Junction.
Do
- Camping at Hermit Gulch, Little Harbor, Blackjack, Parson's Landing and Two Harbors.
Buy
Shop Two Harbors General Store
About the only source of goods and foods in the West End of Catalina. It is open year-round.
Eat
Eat Harbor Reef Restaurant
Open year-round in Two Harbors.
Eat West End Galley
For quick and casual sandwiches and snacks
Drink
Sleep
Stay Banning House Lodge
11-room inn with rooms ranging from $125 (off season) to over $250 (peak season).
Nearby
Avalon
City / town · 47 listings · 12 mi away
San Pedro
City / town · 29 listings · 24 mi away
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Carson
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Seal Beach
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