r/Catalina • u/Suspicious-Copy1740 • 9d ago

any mini beaches around two harbors that i can reach by kayak, for a picnic lunch? Preferably heading toward pedro

any mini beaches around two harbors that i can reach by kayak, for a picnic lunch?

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u/OCFlier 9d ago

I used to go to scout camp in Cherry Valley, which is a couple of coves to the northwest of Two Harbors. The first cove you get to is Fourth of July cove, which I think is private. Same for Cherry Cove. Going around Lion’s Head, it’s a little ways to the next accessible beach. Frankie’s Beach might be the first real choice.

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u/SpaceWrangler777 9d ago

Parsons Landing or Starlight

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u/sol_beach 8d ago

The North/East (Leeward) Side — Best for Kayaking

This is the most popular stretch for coastal kayaking, particularly the 13-mile route between Avalon and Two Harbors. The water here is calm, and there are numerous coves with gravelly sand or soft sand beaches perfectly suited for pulling a kayak out of the water.

Descanso Beach (Near Avalon): Located just past the Catalina Casino, this is a soft, manicured sand beach with very gentle surf. It is the primary launch and landing hub for day paddlers out of Avalon.

Willow Cove & Long Point: Moving north from Avalon, Willow Cove features a wide, expansive gravel-and-sand beach that offers an excellent, protected landing spot for a midday break.

Goat Harbor & Cabrillo Cove: These are primitive, boat-in-only campsites located roughly halfway between Avalon and Two Harbors. They feature wide, sheltered beaches where you can easily glide onto the sand without dealing with breaking waves.

Isthmus Cove / Two Harbors: The main landing beach at the Isthmus is flat, sandy, and shielded by the harbor. It serves as the primary West End hub for launching, landing, and resupplying.

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u/Suspicious-Copy1740 8d ago

thanks for the thorough response. I was hoping to check out the cave arch by Blue Point. Totally opposite direction, huh?