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Button Shell Beach
✨ Hidden gem
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.
Marinas and anchorages near Button Shell Beach · times are dock to dock
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How full it gets, by local hour — tallest when the most boats are here.
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- Busiest Friday through Sunday
- Fullest around 02:00, emptiest around 10:00
- Half the boats arrive by 15:00
- 69% of visits are overnight
- Typical day stop: ~3h · max recorded 5 boats
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