Day One

Catch an afternoon Catalina Express Ferry from San Pedro to Two Harbors

• Located at Berth 95 in San Pedro (at Swinford and Harbor Boulevard)
• The only direct ferry to Two Harbors is from San Pedro, otherwise you'll have to stop at Avalon
• Reserve a round-trip adult ticket for $76. It's a 75-minute ferry ride.
• Each passenger can bring up to 2 pieces of luggage no more than 50 lbs each
• Look out for dolphin pods and whale sightings during your ferry ride!

Check in and set up camp at Two Harbors Campground

• Set up camp, wander around the campground, and relax
• Swing by the Two Harbors General Store to pick up any last-minute essentials. Store prices are a bit more expensive on the island, but it's convenient!
• General Store Hours: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM · Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM · Friday and Saturday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Rent a kayak from Two Harbors Dive and Recreation Center and explore the island by sea

• The rental shop is open Fridays to Sundays from 10 AM to 3 PM
• They offer hourly and half-day rentals for single and double kayaks
• If kayaking isn't your thing, they also offer snorkeling packages, mountain bikes, scuba gear and more!

Return to camp, cook up dinner, and treat yo'self to some s'mores

• Enjoy your first night on Catalina Island!

Since 1975, the Catalina Island Conservancy, a nonprofit, has been managing Santa Catalina Island

Day Two

Make brekkie and hike to Parsons Landing

• It's a 12-mile round-trip hike with 2,854 feet of elevation gain
• It's a longer hike, but once you climb up past the harbor, it's a relatively flat trail
• Bring more than 2 liters of water because there aren't any spots to resupply your water along this hike.
• Parts of the hike can be fairly exposed so bring your sunscreen and shades too!  
• Keep an eye out for bison on this trail because they like to roam in the interior of the island. If you spot one, don't feed or pet it!

Enjoy an ocean view lunch at Parsons Landing

• Nosh on your favorite snacks and enjoy lunch next to the beach

Hike back to camp and chilllllll

Make dinner, dessert, and hang around the campfire

• Enjoy your last night at Santa Catalina Island

Thousands of years ago, the Tongva tribe called the island Pimu, and referred to themselves as the Pimugnans

Day Three

Hike to Upper Ballast Point for a sunrise hike

• It's a 4-mile round-trip hike with 1,023 feet of elevation gain from Two Harbors.
• From the top you'll be able to see a view of both harbors
• Bring your headlamp, water bottle, dress warmly, and download an offline trail map to stay on track while hiking before sunrise.

Return to camp for brekkie and check out by 11 AM 

• Cook up brekkie and pick up any pieces of litter around camp

Catch the ferry back to San Pedro Harbor

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Spanish explorer, Sebastián Vizcaíno, arrived on the island on the eve of Saint Catherine's day (Nov. 24) in 1602, and renamed the island in the saint's honor