Catalina Island

Avalon, California · Island

Catalina Island features stunning coastal landscapes, crystal-clear waters, and diverse wildlife. It's a popular destination for outdoor activities such as snorkeling, diving, and hiking, making it a perfect getaway for nature lovers.

Campgrounds

• Hermit Gulch Campground — 260 ft · reserve
• Two Harbors Campground — 121 ft · reserve
• Black Jack Campground — 11 tent sites · 1,600 ft · reserve
• Little Harbor Campground — 11 ft · reserve
• Parsons Landing Campground — 8 tent sites · 13 ft · reserve

Top trails

• Trans-Catalina Trail — 37.7 mi one way
• Hermit Gulch Trail (TCT) — 5.4 mi
• Memorial Road — 3.5 mi
• East Mountain Loop — 5.5 mi
• Airport Loop Trail — 8.0 mi

Visiting

Fees — Day-Use Hiking: $0.

Parking: Privately owned vehicles are heavily restricted on the island; visitors typically arrive by ferry without personal vehicles. No public parking fee schedule was provided by official sources.. Dogs allowed.

Top spots

• Catalina Casino — POI
• Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden — POI
• Lovers Cove — POI
• Two Harbors — POI
• Catalina Conservancy Buffalo Herd Viewing Area — POI
• Descanso Beach — POI
• Little Harbor — POI
• Emerald Bay — POI
• Catalina Harbor — POI
• Airport in the Sky — POI

Coordinates: 33.3428, -118.3282. Official website.

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