So that was a li'l bummer, because that was supposed to be part of the fun of renting the chaise lounges and getting bar service to the beach. The staff at the beach club were friendly, but really not very organized or efficient. This is a stop on the Trans-Catalina trail where hikers can stock up at the grocery store, shower, camp, etc. Though I did enjoy it, it wasn't as interesting to me as Avalon. My husband loved Two Harbors, preferring the peacefulness and wilderness vibe over the noise and hub-bub of Avalon. My mother-in-law and I were determined to see both of the Two Harbors and made the short walk (about 1.2 miles round trip) across to see the 2nd harbor. We wanted to scout out Two Harbors for a future camping trip some day. You can shop at the surprisingly well-stocked general store. Two Harbors is mellow, with hiking trails, places to relax, swim, paddle, a campground. The chair rentals include umbrellas, towels and are about half the price of renting beachside chairs at Descanso Beach in Avalon. to set up reservations for two pair of chaise lounges at the beach club, because we figured we'd have a "beach camp" set up for the day. ![]() We spoke to some amazingly friendly and helpful agents from the Catalina Island Co. My husband has long wanted to go to Two Harbors and scheduled this trip for his folks and us via Cyclone boat from Avalon. The best and most complete review of the Trans Catalina Trail I have read is by Alison on her She Dreams of Alpine blog. It's a one-of-a-kind hike, great trail for a group or to go do solo. Give yourself at least three to four nights on the trail. It should be noted most of this is ridgeline hiking and a challenging 38 miles. Some of the special features of the hike include a restaurant at about the halfway point at Catalina's airport, free roaming buffalos (you do need to keep an eye on them), the village of Two Harbors' amenities, and slack pack services for your gear, food, water and firewood. Each of the campgrounds are unique with three of them right on the ocean. The trail circumnavigates Catalina Island. It has many great hotels, restaurants and a campground near the trail head. If you want a bit of fun, spend the first night in the beach town of Avilion. Once you are in Southern California, you can catch ferries from Long Beach, Dana Point or San Diego. If you are coming from outside Souther California, you have multiple airports to fly into. It does require that you spend a bit of money in order to get there, in reality it's part of the adventure. ![]() If you like to hike, but don't want to rough it too much, the Trans Catalina Trail is an experience well worth the effort.
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