Ben Weston Beach

USA / California / Avalon /
 beach, cove
Ben Weston Beach is accessed primarily by boat because it is a 14 mile strenuous hike from the nearest town (Avalon) on Catalina Island.

Named for an army officer that was assigned here during WWII. In fact at the top prior to the hike down to the beach, there is an old WWII Gun Bunker where they watched for enemy craft off the coast.

From this spot to the bottom it takes about an hour and half hike down to Ben Weston beach where you will see a palm leaf hatch for shade and one of the only spots on the island for surfing.

At Ben Weston Beach there are some small dunes that support an excellent example of the dune flora of the island. Among the natives present are Ambrosia chamissonis, Isocoma menziesii var. menziesii, Heliotropium curassavicum, Atriplex leucophylla, Distichlis spicata var. stolonifera, Abronia maritima and Abronia umbellata.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Catalina_Island,_California
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Coordinates:   33°22'4"N   118°28'51"W

Comments

  • Otters also like this beach. A bunch of coolers and a kayak were abandoned here when I visited in March 08.
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