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Overview
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Located in the city of Avalon, Gallagher Beach is a small northeast-facing private beach. A Christian camp named Campus By The Sea claims Gallagher Beach is owned by them and uses it as a conference center.
Gallagher Beach offers a few amenities including volleyball courts, a basketball court, and a pier.
There are many fun activities here including swimming, snorkeling, fishing, hiking, kayaking, and scuba diving.
Getting to Gallagher Beach is very easy – the beach can only be accessed by boat from Avalon Harbor dock. The Catalina Express ferries visitors from Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Dana Point to Avalon Harbor dock in Catalina Island.
If you are looking for nearby attractions, there are many within a 30-minute drive of Gallagher Beach using a golf cart. Catalina Island Museum is a 67-year-old museum that is home to more than 8,000 years old artifacts of human settlement on Catalina Island that include pottery and tile collections, photographs and negatives from the early 1880s, boat models, sport fishing items, and the largest collections of Tongva and Gabrielino artifacts. Spread across 38 -acres, the Wrigley Memorial and Botanical Garden feature California island endemic plants that grow only here in the world. If you like escape rooms, the pirate-themed Catalina Room Escape is a fun and challenging tourist attraction site where you have to escape a pirate ship in under an hour. Another great attraction near Gallagher Beach is Machine Gun Park, a small historical park that has a German machine gun from World War I.
If you get hungry, you can drive 30-minutes to many restaurants near Gallagher Beach. The always-crowded Descanso Beach Club features appetizers, entrees, salads, live music, DJ, and is the base camp for exciting activities like Zip Line Eco Tour, Catalina Aerial Adventures, Catalina Falconry Experience, and a 32-feet climbing wall. If you like Asian food, Katie's Kitchen features fried rice, tofu, Chinese hamburgers, Peking duck, and an incredible patio setting. Another great restaurant near Gallagher Beach is the pet-friendly Mexican and American restaurant The Sandtrap that serves breakfast, lunch, happy hour, and dinner items.
If you are looking for a hotel near Gallagher Beach, there are many within a 25-minute drive of Gallagher Beach. The luxurious Zane Grey Pueblo Hotel is a historical oceanfront hotel with newly renovated 17 rooms, suites, and penthouses. The Avalon Hotel is a 3-Star hotel with a game room and golf course. If you are looking for a budget-friendly hotel near Gallagher Beach, the 2-Star Hotel Mac Rae was awarded the Travellers’ Choice Award by Tripadvisor.
Top Amenities at Gallagher Beach
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Barbecue
Fire Pits
Playground
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Camping
Fishing
Hiking
Scuba Diving
Snorkeling
Volleyball
Rentals
Kayaking Canoeing
Sailing
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Top Traveler Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Surf through our FAQs to help you find your perfect beach!
Does Gallagher Beach have parking? If so, is it free or paid?
Gallagher Beach does not have dedicated parking but has street parking near the entrance.
Does Gallagher Beach have lifeguards?
No, Gallagher Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach – please be careful when swimming on this beach.
Is Gallagher Beach a family-friendly beach?
Gallagher Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.
Is Gallagher Beach good for swimming?
Gallagher Beach boasts excellent swimming conditions, attracting swimmers of all skill levels with its gentle waves and clear waters.
Does Gallagher Beach have restrooms?
Gallagher Beach does not have restrooms on or near the beach.
Is Gallagher Beach a nude beach?
No, Gallagher Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.
Is there food near Gallagher Beach?
Gallagher Beach does not have nearby food options – please plan your beach day accordingly.
What are the activities at Gallagher Beach?
Gallagher Beach is renowned for its vibrant beach scene, offering various activities for everyone to enjoy Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Volleyball.
Does Gallagher Beach have accommodations for people with disabilities?
Gallagher Beach does not have accommodations for people with disabilities.
Is Gallagher Beach a dog-friendly beach?
Gallagher Beach is not dog-friendly.
Is Gallagher Beach good for surfing?
Gallagher Beach is not generally considered to be good for surfing.
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