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Isthmus Cove is the principal harbour at Two Harbors on Santa Catalina Island, California. The sheltered anchorage supports moorings and docking for visiting boats, making it an important access point for recreational vessels in the western part of the island. The cove serves people arriving by private boat or local marine transport and provides a maritime setting for the small community of Two Harbors.
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Where is Isthmus Cove located?
Isthmus Cove is at Two Harbors on the western end of Santa Catalina Island, California. It is one of the two harbours that give the settlement its name, with Catalina Harbor on the opposite side of the island's narrow isthmus.
Can visiting boats dock at Isthmus Cove?
The cove is primarily a mooring field rather than a conventional marina with a berth for every visitor. Catalina Island Company provides dinghy-dock access for vessels using Two Harbors moorings, with temporary docking intended for small tenders.
What is Two Harbors known for besides Isthmus Cove?
Two Harbors is a boating and outdoor base on Catalina's west end, with Isthmus Cove on one side and Catalina Harbor on the other. Visitors use the area for mooring, swimming, hiking, snorkeling, and access to the small village services.
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