Located on the west end at the island’s Isthmus, Two Harbors is a unique and rustic small island village getaway for outdoor and boating enthusiasts. Experience the rural surroundings of Two Harbors and Catalina’s interior. Enjoy the stunning views of both Catalina Harbor and Isthmus Cove where you can swim, snorkel, scuba dive, or rent a kayak. Stop in to the village’s one restaurant, one bar or snack shop and admire the beautiful ocean views or grab something on the go at the General Store. Explore Catalina’s interior where you’ll find plant life that is not found anywhere else…and animal life that’s just as rare. Visitors may spot Catalina fox, quail, buffalo, and even bald eagles while hiking along well-marked trails, biking over mountain roads or a high adventure tour aboard a hummer. Two Harbors allows you to be in a rural setting or keep to your urban likings by staying close to the amenities.

Location:  N33° 27.067' / W118° 29.769'

Hazards:

Bird Rock: N33° 27.067' / W118° 29.232'

Harbor Reefs: N33° 26.964' / W118° 29.500'

Important Information

Isthums Harbor Department - VHF CHannel 9, 310 510-4253 or 310 510-0303

L.A. County Sheriff's Department - 310 510-0174

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Mooring Usage

1. Use pole to attach Bow Hawser to Bow Cleat. (Hawser is located approximately six-feet below the surface of the water.)
2. Run Spreader Line to boat stern. (Spreader Line is attached to Bow Hawser.)
3. Remove slack from Spreader Line and attach Stern Hawser to Stern Cleat.
4. Re-check Bow and Stern Cleats to make sure you are moored securely. Drop slack Spreader Line into water.

Leaving a mooring

1. First untie the stern line, then the bow line (wind conditions may require this to be done in the reverse order). Drop them and the spreader line into the water.
2. To prevent fouling, allow time for lines to sink free and clear of your propeller. Double check that your propeller is clear of lines before proceeding.
3. If you believe you have fouled your propeller, please call the Harbor Patrol on VHF Channel 9 for assistance.
4. If you have not done so already, pay your mooring fees. An administration charge will be added to any fees not paid prior to departure.

For more information, visit Santa Catalina Island Company.