The Catalina map above shows the different zoned areas on the island. Each area has different access, construction, and development laws.
Below are access laws for the coves on Catalina Island. For a compete list of laws please go to the LA County Planning Web Site. Note: Rules may have changed due to vacated Yacht Clubs and Scout Camps. CCCarto.com not responsible for new changes not shown.
| Vertical Access | Lateral and/or Vertical Access (Pass and Repass) | Lateral Access Passive Recreation | LACA Lot No. | |
| Ben Weston Beach** | X | 43 | ||
| Big Geiger Cove | X | 99 | ||
| Button Shell Beach | X | 65 | ||
| Catalina Harbor | X | 89 | ||
| Cherry Cove | X | X | 98 | |
| Cottonwood Beach** | X | 58 | ||
| Emerald Bay (East) | X | X | 99 | |
| Emerald Bay (West) | X | X | 99 | |
| Empire Landing | X | 82-83 | ||
| Fourth of July Cove | X | X | 88 | |
| Gallagher’s Beach | X | 17 | ||
| Howland’s Landing | X | 99 | ||
| Isthmus Cove | X | 88 | ||
| Italian Gardens/ | ||||
| Goat Harbor* | V | X | 65 & 67 | |
| Little Fisherman’s Cove | X | 88 | ||
| Little Geiger Cove | X | 98 | ||
| Little Gibraltar Harbor | O | 67 | ||
| Little Harbor/ | ||||
| Shark’s Harbor | X | 59 | ||
| Moonstone Beach | X | 64 | ||
| Barson’s Landing | X | X | 100 | |
| Ripper’s Cove | X | 82 | ||
| Salta Verde** | V | 26 | ||
| Silver Canyon** | V | 23-24 | ||
| Starlight Beach | V | 104 | ||
| Sullivan’s Beach | X | 99 | ||
| Toyon Cove | X | 52 | ||
| White’s Cove | X | 64 | ||
| White’s Landing | X | 64 | ||
| Willow Cove* | V | X | 52 |
* Boat-in access only due to rugged inland topography.
** Access by boat may be hazardous.
O--Lateral access only.
V--Vertical access to be developed only if dangerous topographical problems can be mitigated.
NOTE: Significant new development is not contemplated for Santa Verde or Silver Canyon.
The use of this chart requires the appropriate findings discussed in Sections 22.46.650 through 22.46.670.