Located in the city of Avalon, Ben Weston Beach is a small and rarely crowded beach situated on the southwest side of Santa Catalina Island. Also known as Middle Canyon Beach, Ben Weston Beach is a part of the Catalina Island Conservancy park. You can walk a few minutes north to see the remains of a military bunker and a gun foundation that was used during World War II. There are many fun activities at Ben Weston Beach, including swimming, surfing, hiking, camping, snorkeling, and scuba diving.