The island is just 22 miles long and 8 miles across.
The Island is made up of two towns, the incorporated city of Avalon on the east end, and the unincorporated village Two Harbors on the west end. A Tale of Two EndsĪbout 22 miles south-southwest of Los Angeles, Catalina Island is the southernmost island of California's Channel Islands. Whether it’s your first visit or fiftieth, Catalina Island's rich storied history and unique charm keeps people coming back time and again. Leave all the hustle and bustle behind and return to a slower pace of life, the island life. About Catalina California's island escape tm