- Shelter
- N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Mooring off the West End of Santa Catalina Island, California, near Howland's Landing, set on a sand bottom with all-round shelter.
- Water
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Reached by crossing the San Pedro Channel from the mainland, roughly 20 nm. Howland's Landing carries mooring buoys but no room to anchor, so pick up an assigned buoy. The cove is well sheltered all round.
Practical
Sand bottom, sheltered from every quarter. Fresh water is available. The land and beach here are leased to the Los Angeles Yacht Club and a summer camp. The nearest mainland marinas are at San Pedro, about 20 nm north-east, including Los Angeles Yacht Club and Cabrillo Marina.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 33.43053, -118.50784 (33°25.83'N 118°30.47'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east, south, south-west, west, north-west winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Water, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 3.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Catalina Harbor lies at 33°25.83'N 118°30.47'W, that is 33.43053, -118.50784 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Catalina Harbor sheltered from?
Catalina Harbor is sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east, south, south-west, west, north-west winds.
Can you anchor at Catalina Harbor?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Catalina Harbor.
How do boaters rate Catalina Harbor?
Catalina Harbor is rated 3.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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