Outdoor Fun on Two Harbors
Just because it’s winter, the fun never stops on Catalina Island. From camping to scuba diving, the small rustic town of Two Harbors is an outdoor paradise.
The primary form of accommodations on the Island’s West End is camping. With the mild Southern California winters, camping under the stars and waking up to beautiful views of the beach just steps away is a unique experience. Barbecues are available for guests to utilize and food delivery is available from the General Store. If you don’t want to cook, enjoy a short walk to town to visit the Harbor Reef Restaurant or grab a snack from the General Store.
Two Harbor is the best place to immerse yourself in nature. Hit the trails and experience breathtaking vistas of the Island’s interior. Trails range from easy to hard depending on your level of expertise. You might even catch a glimpse of a bison!
Gain a unique perspective of the Island from the water by renting a kayak or stand-up paddle board. You will marvel at the many beaches and coves the Island is known for.
Want to explore what lies below the water’s surface? Diving is the best way to get up close to the Island’s marine locals. See the diverse sea life amidst the famous kelp forests of Catalina Island. You feel like you have been transported to another world. Keep an eye out for California’s state marine fish, the colorful Garibaldi. The Two Harbors Dive & Recreation Center is a great source to rent all sorts of recreation equipment.
For those wanting to relax and take it easy, Two Harbors has you covered. Head to Harbor Sands and enjoy a leisurely lunch on the West End Galley’s patio or spend the day with a rented palapa or beachside lounge chair where friendly servers bring your drinks and food directly to you. Don’t forget to try Catalina Island’s signature cocktail that originated in Two Harbors, Buffalo Milk. This creamy blended drink will have you asking for another round.
Two Harbors is a quick ferry ride from the Catalina Express terminal in San Pedro. Visit our website at CatalinaExpress.com for schedules and helpful travel tips for campers.
First Photo Credit to Catalina Island Company