- Shelter
- S, SW, W
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Open anchorage off Santa Catalina Island, California, on sand. It lies about 22 nautical miles south of San Pedro across the channel.
- Water
- Pontoon
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Reached after an open crossing from the mainland. The cove gives a lee from south, south-west and west winds but stays exposed to the prevailing afternoon north-westerly. Watch the holding when the wind backs.
Practical
Fresh water is the only service on site. The nearest full shelter is the Los Angeles Yacht Club, 22.6 nautical miles to the north, with Cabrillo Way Marina at Berth 42 close by.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 33.34239, -118.31421 (33°20.54'N 118°18.85'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from south, south-west, west winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Water, Pontoon, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 2.3/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Lovers Cove lies at 33°20.54'N 118°18.85'W, that is 33.34239, -118.31421 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Lovers Cove sheltered from?
Lovers Cove is sheltered from south, south-west, west winds.
Can you anchor at Lovers Cove?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Lovers Cove.
How do boaters rate Lovers Cove?
Lovers Cove is rated 2.3/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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