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Franko’s                                                                                         Key:            SHIP ROCK 0’ - 135’+ East slope has                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   EAGLE REEF 3’ - 135’+ Four reefs W to E at 8’, 3’, 35’, and 45’-135’+
                                                                                                                               steep wall, SSE side has kelp forest.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 respectively, make for all kinds of great diving. Kelp forest hosts
 TWO HARBORS                                                                                                                   Lobsters & invertebrates abound, as do                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                many fishes and invertebrates. Caution: Boats.
                                                                                                                               pelagic species. Sea lions tease divers.
Mini Map & Kelp Forest Creatures                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     SHIP ROCK 0’ - 135’+ The east slope has a steep wall, and the SSE
                                                                                                     Great SCUBA Diving                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              side has a kelp forest. Lobsters and invertebrates abound, as do
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     pelagic species. Sea lions may tease divers.
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                                                                                                                                             El. 66’                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 ISTHMUS HIGH SPOT 70’ to 120’ Kelp patch with pelagic fishes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     and white seabass. Caution: Currents
                                                                                                                               Ship Rock
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     HOWLAND’S LANDING 0’ - 20’ Has 40 moorings. Leased by L.A.
                Identification Guide                                                                                           SCALE                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Yacht Club. Catalina Island Camp. Calm snorkeling at a private
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     beach.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     LITTLE GEIGER 0’ - 25’ Has one mooring. Snorkeling and scuba
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                                         J or great kayak-in snorkeling in rich kelp patch.
                                                                                      Note: From Lion Head to the West End of Catalina                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               WEST BATHTUB (JUICY REEF) 15’ - 40’ Rocky with lots of kelp,
                            END ROAD                               JSphinx Rock        to 1000' offshore is an Invertebrate Preserve.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                calicos, yellowtail, and shovelnose guitarfish.
                                                                   JLION              LION HEAD 0’ - 50’ Snorkeling &
                                                                                             scuba in kelp &    small  caves.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        BATHTUB COVE (JUICY REEF) 15’ - 45’ Excellent kelp bed with
                                                                       HEAD      TR.  Lion Head Point                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                lobsters and calico bass. Normally features great visibility.

                                                                                      BIRD ROCK 0’ - 135’+ Dive from NW 3                                           El. 37’
                                                                                      fathom spot Northward to 100 yds out.
                                                                                                                                                      Bird Rock
                                    Catalina Cherry Trees                    J CHERRY COVE 0’ - 20’ 103 Moorings,                     120’
                                                                  CIMI Camp      but no anchorage. Boy Scout camp.
                                                                     Ground      Native Catalina cherry trees in canyon.
                                                                                 Private beach.
                                        300’200’                                                                                      HARBOR REEF 70’ - 135’+
                                   400’                                                              Mooring           Green Light Great beginners check-out
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   Have you tried the                             Two Harbors Beach                                  4th OF JULY COVE 0’ - 30’
Two Harbors specialty?              500’ Sandy beach, volleyball, picnic                             42 moorings, but zero anchorage
                                                                                                     This was the Banning family 4th
BUFFALO MILK                                                                                         of July beach. Private beach.
     It's really good!

                                                                                                                                            White Light

                                   600’                                OTVOEWRLHOAORKBTORRASIL                  ISTHMUS COVE                Leopard Shark Cove
                            700’ Two Harbors Dive
Two Harbors 980000’                       and Recreation Center                                                 0’ - 60’ Beg. 249 Moorings.
   Overlook                               Scuba, snorkeling, kayaks,                                            Calm snorkeling on west side
                                          mountain bikes, beach gear                                            around to 4th of July Cove.                      BigJ
                                                                                                                Photogenic with tons of fish.
                                                  (310) 510-4272                                     J JRestricted anchorage.                                     Fisherman’s
                                                                                                                                                      100’ Cove
                            Two Harbors General Store                                                       Isthmus 60’                               200’
                                    Everything you forgot                                                  HOUSECoveDinghy Little     30’
                                                                                                                       Fisherman’s                              400’
                            West End Galley                                                  BANNING Landing    12’                                                                  600’
                                   Fast food                                          Beach                                 Cove Beach
                                                                                                       Pier
            SHERRIFF                                                                                                                                  USC Wrigley Marine
           Emergency: 911                                                                                 Beach                                           Science Center
     ISTHMUS BAYWATCH
                                                                                                                CAMP TRAIL
                  VHF Ch 16
                                                                                                                                                             300’
                            Harbor Reef Restaurant                                                                                                       HARBORS                                  ROAD

     SILVER         (no bikes) PEAKGood sit-down meals                                                              Two Harbors Campground                                                            West
                300’                Harbor Reef Outdoor                                                                  www.scico.com/camping TWO                                              Summit Res.
                                              Patio Bar                                                                                                                                  500’
                                        Bar and grill, dancing                                                  HARBORMASTER
                                              Two Harbors Park                                                           VHF Ch 9

600       400’                                        Playground                             Visitor Services                                                                            700’
     500’                                       and Tennis Courts                     Cross Channel Transportation

                                    100’  TRAIL                    Cat Harbor          Safari Bus, Tours, Special                                       Beginning
                            200’                                   Dinghy Dock          Events, Camping Check-in                                      of Catalina
                                                                                                                                                      Conservancy
                                                                      Yacht                                                                           Property
                                                      Well’s  12’      Club  BanningHouse                                                             (no bikes)                         800’
                                                      Beach                        Lodge                                                                                                     900
                                                Dock          Ning Po
                                                                             (310) 510-2800
                                                Ballast Pt. Wreck
                                                 30’ 100’
     Ca(tCaaltinaHeHaeda)d  Catalina Harbor                                      300’ 200’
                                                                                           5040’00’                                   ROAD

                                                              Catalina Harbor                        600’700’   For Dive Site Details                                                      I
                                                              Overlook                                   800              Refer to                                                       Catalina
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                                                   PIN ROCK
                                          CATALINA HARBOR60’                                                    Franko's GUIDE MAP of
                                          & WELL’S BEACH                                                       Santa Catalina Island
                                     120’ 0’ - 40’ 99 Moorings, &                                                    Visit Franko at
    Copyright 2008                        anchorage for up to 200.                                             www.frankosmaps.com
Franko's Maps, LLC.                       Poor visibility. Scant
                                          remnants of 200 year-
                                          old Chinese pirate ship
                                          near Ballast Point. 14 sea
                                          miles from Isthmus Cove.
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