- Shelter
- NW, W
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage and mooring field at Isthmus Cove, Two Harbors, on the north shore of Santa Catalina Island, California.
- Water
- Mooring buoys
- Pontoon
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Isthmus Cove opens to the north-east and is sheltered from the prevailing north-west and west winds. Sand bottom. A mooring field of 242 buoys fills the centre of the cove, rented first-come on VHF channel 9. Anchoring is allowed outside the buoy rows, where depths can exceed 100 feet. Fresh water can be taken ashore.
Practical
Isthmus Cove is the second busiest boating destination on Catalina after Avalon. Harbour Patrol monitors VHF channel 9. The nearest mainland marinas, Los Angeles Yacht Club and Holiday Harbor Cabrillo Marina, lie about 20 nautical miles north-east at San Pedro.
Ashore
The village of Two Harbors sits on the narrow isthmus a short walk from the landing, with a general store and restaurant. Catalina Harbor lies on the far side of the isthmus, about 0.6 km across.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 33.44326, -118.49802 (33°26.60'N 118°29.88'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, west winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Fees
- Paid
- Services
- Water, Mooring buoys, Pontoon, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 1.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Isthmus Cove, Two Harbors lies at 33°26.60'N 118°29.88'W, that is 33.44326, -118.49802 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Isthmus Cove, Two Harbors sheltered from?
Isthmus Cove, Two Harbors is sheltered from north-west, west winds.
Can you anchor at Isthmus Cove, Two Harbors?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Isthmus Cove, Two Harbors.
How do boaters rate Isthmus Cove, Two Harbors?
Isthmus Cove, Two Harbors is rated 1.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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