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Santa Catalina Island

Island in Los Angeles County, California
Santa Catalina, one of California’s Channel Islands, lies southwest of Los Angeles. It's known for its wildlife, dive sites and Mt. Orizaba, its highest peak. The resort town of Two Harbors lies to the north. To the south, in the city of Avalon,...
Population: 4,096 (2010)
Pop. density: 55/sq mi (21.2/km2)
Area: 74.98 sq mi (194.2 km2)
Coordinates: 33°23′N 118°25′W / 33.383°N 118.417°W
Highest elevation: 2,097 ft (639.2 m)
Highest point: Mount Orizaba