
Access to the island’s interior is limited to permitted vehicles, bikers, hikers and authorized tour operators. Nearly 90 percent of the island remains wilderness and is protected from development by the Catalina Island Conservancy.Encompassing 76-square miles and with more than 50 miles of coastline, Catalina Island is much larger than it seems.A favorite destination for boaters, campers and adventurers- it is 40 minutes by boat or two hours by bus from Avalon.

Two Harbors is a small village on the west end of the island.Most visitors visit the city of Avalon, located on the southeastern leeward side of the island.But not only is it part of the state of California, it’s part of Los Angeles County. Catalina Island A World Away, Just An Hour AwayĪ little more than 20 miles from the coast of southern California, Catalina Island feels like an ocean away from the bustling mainland.
