Big Fisherman's Cove

Located near the community of Two Harbors, Big Fisherman’s Cove - also known as Fisherman’s Cove - is a cove that has an unnamed beach with light brown sand and some rocky parts. This beach is also known as Big Fisherman’s Cove Beach. The beach is situated below oceanfront bluffs. A pier is also present near this beach. Getting to Big Fisherman’s Cove is easy - you can easily walk or bike to the beach from Two Harbors. Unfortunately, the beach and the surrounding areas in Big Fisherman’s Cove are off-limits to the public as these areas are a part of the Wrigley Marine Science Center (also known as Philip K. Wrigley Marine Science Center) of the University of Southern California. However, you can view the beach in Big Fisherman’s Cove from the blufftop area above. In addition, you can also launch your kayak from Two Harbors and explore the interesting rocky shoreline and sea caves present near Big Fisherman’s Cove. You can also explore an interesting offshore rock formation named Bird Rock which is present near this cove. While boat anchoring is generally not allowed in Big Fisherman’s Cove, you can anchor your boat in the cove during severe storms and other emergency situations. You can contact the Wrigley Marine Science Center at (310) 510-0811 for more information regarding anchoring rules and permissions. 

The Wrigley Marine Science Center is generally only accessible to research scholars, faculty, and students from the University of South California, and other academic groups. However, usually between Memorial Day and the Labor Day weekend, the research center offers interesting tours of its premises for the general public on Saturday mornings. Visitors can view many interesting research exhibits, a touch tank, and a hyperbaric chamber. In addition, they can also attend an informative science lecture. If you are interested in being a part of this tour, you can visit the "Saturdays at the Lab" webpage of Wrigley Marine Science Center’s website for more information.

There are many attractions near Big Fisherman’s Cove within an hour-and-30 minute drive. The Catalina Chimes Tower has Spanish-style architecture and was constructed in 1925 by William Wrigley Jr. The tower has around 200 chimes that play a melodious tune every 15 minutes between 8 am to 8 pm. Catalina Island Museum offers interesting historical and artistic exhibits. The museum also hosts exciting events throughout the year including tours of the nearby historic Tuna Club of Avalon, book signings, gallery talks, and an annual silent film benefit. If you are looking for another attraction near Big Fisherman’s Cove, the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden has an interesting monument dedicated to the memory of the eminent industrialist and chewing-gum magnate William Wrigley Jr. In addition, the site’s botanic garden is also home to a wide variety of interesting flora. The garden also has a special emphasis on rare plant species endemic to California’s islands. The memorial and botanic garden also offer access to one of Santa Catalina Island’s most popular hiking trails known as the Garden to Sky Trail, which offers amazing Instagram-worthy views of the Santa Catalina Island shoreline.  

There are many attractions near Big Fisherman’s Cove within an hour-and-30 minute drive. The Catalina Chimes Tower has Spanish-style architecture and was constructed in 1925 by William Wrigley Jr. The tower has around 200 chimes that play a melodious tune every 15 minutes between 8 am to 8 pm. Catalina Island Museum offers interesting historical and artistic exhibits. The museum also hosts exciting events throughout the year including tours of the nearby historic Tuna Club of Avalon, book signings, gallery talks, and an annual silent film benefit. If you are looking for another attraction near Big Fisherman’s Cove, the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden has an interesting monument dedicated to the memory of the eminent industrialist and chewing-gum magnate William Wrigley Jr. In addition, the site’s botanic garden is also home to a wide variety of interesting flora. The garden also has a special emphasis on rare plant species endemic to California’s islands. The memorial and botanic garden also offer access to one of Santa Catalina Island’s most popular hiking trails known as the Garden to Sky Trail, which offers amazing Instagram-worthy views of the Santa Catalina Island shoreline.  

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Big Fisherman’s Cove.  Harbor Sands offers a pleasant oceanfront dining experience. In addition, the restaurant also serves amazing salads, seafood, burgers, tacos, and chicken skewers. Harbor Reef Restaurant offers outstanding seafood and serves amazing freshly-caught swordfish during summers. West End Galley offers amazing breakfast and lunch dishes including sandwiches, pizzas, wraps, burritos, salads, and burgers. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Big Fisherman’s Cove, Two Harbors General Store offers light snacks and desserts. 

If you are looking for a hotel near Big Fisherman’s Cove, there are many great nearby options within an hour-and-30 minute drive. The 4-Star Mt Ada Bed & Breakfast was the former retreat of renowned industrialist William Wrigley Jr. and offers many amenities including a bar, a fireplace, a terrace, complimentary access to the butler’s pantry throughout the day (which includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, fruits, mixed nuts, and ice creams), access to a golf cart for exploring the city of Avalon, and complimentary shuttle service from the airport, heliport, boat terminal, or other hotels. A more affordable hotel is the 3-Star Banning House Lodge offers many amenities including complimentary breakfast, a terrace with views of the Pacific Ocean, a common room with a fireplace, a sunroom, and complimentary shuttle service. As another moderately priced option, the 3-Star Hotel Metropole offers many amenities including a spa, a shopping area with multiple restaurants and cafes, a courtyard garden with a fire pit, and complimentary breakfast. If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Big Fisherman’s Cove, the 2-Star Hotel Mac Rae offers many amenities including complimentary breakfast, a DVD library, and complimentary beach towels. In addition, the hotel also has an open courtyard with lounge chairs and tables.