Best Surf Beaches in Avalon

Crescent Beach, Avalon's main beach, is divided into three parts: South, Middle, and Step Beach. All three beaches are perfect for families, as they are lifeguard-protected and in close proximity to shops, restaurants, water sports companies, and boat rental companies. Make sure to claim a spot early, however, because the dry spots on the beach are quite limited. Everybody loves a good beach day, and everybody loves all that Crescent Beach has to offer.

Located in the city of Avalon, Lovers Cove is very narrow, rocky, and an excellent snorkeling destination on the east side of Catalina Island. 

Located to the west of the community of Two Harbors, Parsons Landing is a large remote beach with light brown sand with gravel. This beach is situated below oceanfront mountains on the northern side of Santa Catalina Island. There is a tent campground on this beach named Parsons Landing Campground. Parsons Landing does not have lifeguards or any other day-use public amenities except restrooms, so plan your trip carefully. Dogs on leash are allowed on this beach.

Located in the community of Two Harbors, Two Harbors Beach - also known as Isthmus Beach and Banning Harbor - is a north-facing beach and a natural harbor that has light brown sand. This popular and narrow beach is situated in a cove named Isthmus Cove. Two Harbors Beach also has a wooden pier. It is important to note that this beach is only one of the two natural harbors after which the community of Two Harbors is named. The other natural harbor (named Catalina Harbor) is situated towards the south of Two Harbors Beach. Two Harbors Beach does not have lifeguards. However, the area near this beach has a general store and a water-sporting equipment rental shop named Two Harbors Dive & Recreation Center. Dogs on leash are allowed on the beach.

Located in the city of Avalon, Hamilton Cove is a small public beach situated in a private community called Hamilton Cove on Santa Catalina Island. Also known as Hamilton Beach, Hamilton Cove is surrounded by many popular and beautiful villas and condos that rise up along a steep 100-foot tall hillside.