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Located near the western portion of Santa Catalina Island, Cherry Cove is a cove with an unnamed beach with light brown sand. This beach is situated at the base of oceanfront mountains. The water around the beach in Cherry Cove is calm, clear, and largely shallow. A wharf is also present on the beach. The area around Cherry Cove has large numbers of Catalina cherry trees. As an interesting fact, parts of the 1935 Clark Gable movie Mutiny on the Bounty were filmed in Cherry Cove. Unfortunately, the beach in Cherry Cove and the area around it is currently leased to the Boy Scouts of America and is not open to the general public. The Boy Scouts of America operates a camping facility in this cove named Camp Cherry Valley. In addition, another organization named Catalina Island Marine Institute also operates a facility in Cherry Cove. The institute organizes interesting educational activities for school children including tide pooling, snorkeling, hiking, and kayaking tours around Cherry Cove. While you can’t access the beach in Cherry Cove, spots near the beach are available for mooring boats. If you are planning to moor your boat here, you can visit Catalina Island Company’s website for more information regarding boat mooring rules and charges in Cherry Cove. In addition, you can also access the southern part of Cherry Cove via boat and scuba dive, and spearfish in the water here. Divers explore reef and kelp forests present in this part of Cherry Cove and see many kinds of fish and marine invertebrates here including sea bass (which breed here in the spring), lobsters, and sheepshead.

Visitors can enjoy snorkeling, scuba diving, spearfishing, fishing, and boating at this beach!

There are many attractions near Cherry Cove within an hour-and-30-minutes drive. If you like arcade gaming, Three Palms Avalon Arcade has an amazing gaming arcade and a bowling alley. The Wrigley Marine Science Center (which is a part of the University of South California’s Wrigley Institute) is a research center and teaching facility which is generally only accessible to research scholars, faculty, and students from the University of South California, and other academic groups. However, from May 31 to August 30, 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 on Wrigley Marine Science Center’s website or call (310) 510-0811 for more information. If you are looking for another attraction near Cherry Cove, Catalina Island Museum offers interesting historical and artistic exhibits. The museum also hosts exciting events throughout the year including book signings, gallery talks, and an annual silent film benefit.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Cherry 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. In addition, the restaurant also serves amazing American dishes including steaks and burgers. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Cherry Cove, West End Galley offers amazing breakfast and lunch dishes including sandwiches, pizzas, wraps, burritos, salads, and burgers.

If you are looking for a hotel near Cherry Cove, there are many great nearby options within an hour-and-20 minutes 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, and complimentary access to the butler’s pantry throughout the day (which includes alcoholic and nonalcoholic 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 Pavilion Hotel which offers many amenities including access to a nearby fitness club, a complimentary luggage transfer facility from boat docks in Avalon, a garden, and a complimentary breakfast. In addition, the hotel also organizes wine-and-cheese tasting sessions. If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Cherry 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.

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    Top Traveler Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Surf through our FAQs to help you find your perfect beach!

    Does Cherry Cove have parking? If so, is it free or paid?

    Cherry Cove does not have dedicated parking but has street parking near the entrance.

    Does Cherry Cove have lifeguards?

    No, Cherry Cove does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach – please be careful when swimming on this beach.

    Is Cherry Cove a family-friendly beach?

    Cherry Cove is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.

    Is Cherry Cove good for swimming?

    Cherry Cove is not generally considered a good swimming beach.

    Does Cherry Cove have restrooms?

    Restrooms are conveniently available on or adjacent to the beach at Cherry Cove.

    Is Cherry Cove a nude beach?

    No, Cherry Cove maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.

    Is there food near Cherry Cove?

    Cherry Cove does not have nearby food options – please plan your beach day accordingly.

    What are the activities at Cherry Cove?

    Cherry Cove is a good place to Volleyball

    Does Cherry Cove have accommodations for people with disabilities?

    Cherry Cove does not have accommodations for people with disabilities.

    Is Cherry Cove a dog-friendly beach?

    Cherry Cove is not dog-friendly.

    Is Cherry Cove good for surfing?

    Cherry Cove is not generally considered to be good for surfing.

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