Cataline island - all beaches

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About Cataline island

Sandy - pebbly beaches, clear turquoise water and mountain landscapes - all this is magnificent Cataline island. Mountains and sea - a powerful mixture that takes the breath away from even the most sophisticated traveler! Please don't say we didn't warn you!

Cataline island Best beaches

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San Diego Beach
San Diego Beach
San Diego Beach
Good for Relax

San Diego Beach

Avalon 6.8 km
Very good
8.3
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
5.1 Amenities index
Harbor Sands
Harbor Sands
Harbor Sands
Good for Relax

Harbor Sands

Two Harbors 0.2 km
Very good
8.1
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
6.1 Amenities index
Sullivans Beach
Sullivans Beach
Sullivans Beach
Good for Relax

Sullivans Beach

Two Harbors 3.3 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Light sand & pebble • Turquoise pure water • Sand & Pebbles bottom
5.1 Amenities index
Middle Beach
Middle Beach
Middle Beach

Middle Beach

Avalon 0.2 km
Good
7.8
Partly hotel beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Small open area • Crowded in season
6.6 Amenities index
Hamilton Beach
Hamilton Beach

Hamilton Beach

Avalon 1.3 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Light pebble • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
5.5 Amenities index
Descanso Beach
Descanso Beach
Descanso Beach

Descanso Beach

Avalon 1 km
Good
7.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Light sand & pebble • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
6.1 Amenities index
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Popular types of Cataline island beaches

Sand
Sand
Fine pebble
Fine pebble
Pebble
Pebble
Secluded relax
Secluded relax
Natural shadow
Natural shadow
Beaches in small bays
Beaches in small bays
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 15 beaches in the island.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Cataline island.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Cataline island

San Diego Beach

San Diego Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
United States, Avalon 6.8 km
Harbor Sands

Harbor Sands
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
United States, Two Harbors 0.2 km
Sullivans Beach

Sullivans Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
United States, Two Harbors 3.3 km
Bannings Beach

Bannings Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
United States, Avalon 4.4 km
Button Shell Beach

Button Shell Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
United States, Avalon 8 km
Emerald Bay beach

Emerald Bay beach
7.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Light fine pebble
United States, Two Harbors 3.9 km
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Long beaches in Cataline island

San Diego Beach

San Diego Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
United States, Avalon 6.8 km
Harbor Sands

Harbor Sands
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
United States, Two Harbors 0.2 km
Emerald Bay beach

Emerald Bay beach
7.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Light fine pebble
United States, Two Harbors 3.9 km
Parsons Landing beach

Parsons Landing beach
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
United States, Two Harbors 6 km
Goat Harbor Campsite

Goat Harbor Campsite
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
United States, Middle Ranch 7.9 km
Cabrillo Harbor beach

Cabrillo Harbor beach
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Light sand & pebble
United States, Middle Ranch 7.8 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Cataline island

Emerald Bay beach

Emerald Bay beach
7.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Light fine pebble
United States, Two Harbors 3.9 km
Parsons Landing beach

Parsons Landing beach
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
United States, Two Harbors 6 km
Goat Harbor Campsite

Goat Harbor Campsite
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
United States, Middle Ranch 7.9 km
Cabrillo Harbor beach

Cabrillo Harbor beach
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Light sand & pebble
United States, Middle Ranch 7.8 km
Starlight Beach

Starlight Beach
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
United States, Two Harbors 9.2 km
Little Harbor Campground

Little Harbor Campground
6.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
United States, Middle Ranch 4.8 km
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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Cataline island

San Diego Beach

San Diego Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
United States, Avalon 6.8 km
Harbor Sands

Harbor Sands
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
United States, Two Harbors 0.2 km
Sullivans Beach

Sullivans Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
United States, Two Harbors 3.3 km
Emerald Bay beach

Emerald Bay beach
7.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Light fine pebble
United States, Two Harbors 3.9 km
Parsons Landing beach

Parsons Landing beach
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
United States, Two Harbors 6 km
Goat Harbor Campsite

Goat Harbor Campsite
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
United States, Middle Ranch 7.9 km
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Sup boarding beaches in Cataline island

San Diego Beach

San Diego Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
United States, Avalon 6.8 km
Harbor Sands

Harbor Sands
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
United States, Two Harbors 0.2 km
Sullivans Beach

Sullivans Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
United States, Two Harbors 3.3 km
Middle Beach

Middle Beach
7.8
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United States, Avalon 0.2 km
Bannings Beach

Bannings Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
United States, Avalon 4.4 km
Button Shell Beach

Button Shell Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
United States, Avalon 8 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Cataline island, they are as follows:

  • The island's beaches are mainly narrow, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is a mix of sand and pebble of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 13.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Cataline island is less than 500 meters. 13 beaches are relatively easy to access, and 1 beach are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Cataline island however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Cataline island's beaches

Harbor Sands
10 Spiritual Voyager

We had a wonderful 3-day weekend getaway in November, sailing into the harbor. I highly recommend it - it was both peaceful and vibrant.

Middle Beach
10 Lila Janssen

This beach is a great place to visit, with some areas that are not too rocky.

Hamilton Beach
2 Jax J.

This beach is unfortunately not accessible to the public, so it may not be worth attempting to visit. It is unclear whether this restriction is legally permissible, but there are certainly many other superior beach options available.

Descanso Beach
10 Lara Montez

We arrived on the 7 am boat and found that most places wouldn't open until 9. So, we decided to walk from Port to descanso Beach club and set up our towels and chairs. Afterward, we headed to the main part of town for breakfast and rented bikes for the day. We explored the entire island and when we returned to our spot, our towels were still there, surrounded by other people's setups. A waitress came by to serve us drinks and food. The only downside was when we were leaving to catch the 4 pm boat, we discovered that someone had stolen my rented electric bike. Unfortunately, I wasn't the only one who had their bike taken. Surprisingly, they didn't bother with my husband's mountain bike, only the electric ones were targeted.

Parsons Landing beach
10 Ariston Kallias.

This is the top-rated campsite along the catalina trail, but it's important to note that there is no drinkable water available. You'll need to buy a key in two harbors to access water and firewood. The sand is a bit rough and the water has some sharp rocks on the bottom. It can also get windy at night, but the waves are generally calm. However, it's worth mentioning that the bathrooms have a strong odor.

Cabrillo Harbor beach
10 Aiden Hales

The campground situated on Catalina Island is an exceptional spot to spend your vacation, especially if you're a fan of spearfishing. The crystal-clear water is a sight to behold and provides an excellent opportunity to explore the underwater world. The campground's overall ambiance is fantastic and will undoubtedly leave you feeling rejuvenated.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 8 beaches in the island, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the island is September - air temperature during this time warms up to 24.7°C and water up to 21.7°C. The coldest month is March - air temperature drops to 16.7°C and water to 14.6°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Cataline island? In total there are 15 beaches and the most popular is San Diego Beach.

Most viewed beaches of Cataline island

Hamilton Beach

Hamilton Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
United States, Avalon 1.3 km
Middle Beach

Middle Beach
7.8
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United States, Avalon 0.2 km
Goat Harbor Campsite

Goat Harbor Campsite
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
United States, Middle Ranch 7.9 km
San Diego Beach

San Diego Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
United States, Avalon 6.8 km
Starlight Beach

Starlight Beach
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
United States, Two Harbors 9.2 km
Harbor Sands

Harbor Sands
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
United States, Two Harbors 0.2 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Cataline island?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Cataline island, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 15 beaches in total, of which about 2 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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The best beaches in Cataline island:

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To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Cataline island, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Cataline island?

Most of the beaches located in Cataline island are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Cataline island?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Cataline island?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Cataline island by occupancy.

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Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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