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Button Shell Beach
Button Shell Beach sits on the east-facing shore of Catalina Island, tucked into the cove known as Fox Landing where Long Point offers natural shelter from the north. You'll anchor off here and find yourself alongside a California youth camp, giving the spot a lively, unpretentious energy compared to Catalina's busier anchorages. It's a quieter alternative worth knowing about if you're exploring the island's less-trafficked stretches.
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Marinas and anchorages near Button Shell Beach · times are dock to dock
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- Busiest on Saturdays and Sundays
- Busiest around 17:00 — mostly boats arriving
- Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 14:00
- 68% of visits are overnight
- Typical stay: ~13h
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