Catalina Island’s Two Harbors Hosts First Annual Shipwreck Weekend March 22-24

(Avalon, Catalina Island, Calif.)—The Santa Catalina Island Company is hosting Shipwreck Weekend 2013, a weekend-long party in Two Harbors March 22 to 24. Tickets, which can be booked can be booked at www.visitcatalinaisland.com, are on sale for just $10 until Friday, March 15, after which the price increases to $20 for three action-packed days of entertainment, games and contests. 

“We wanted to create an early spring live-music event that replicates the fun and excitement that October’s Buccaneer Days event has long brought into Two Harbors,” says Randall Herrel, CEO of the Santa Catalina Island Company. 

The party kicks off Friday evening at the Harbor Reef Saloon with a DJ and drinks, followed by a live band performance from 7 to 11 p.m.. Saturday’s events include a castaway costume contest, raft-building contest, treasure hunts and much more. Visitors are encouraged to visit the Recreation Center at Two Harbors to rent gear and enjoy Catalina Island’s incredible hiking, trail running, sea kayaking, snorkeling, stand-up paddle boarding, fishing and more.

As the sun starts to sink toward the horizon, a live band retakes the stage. Between sets, a DJ spins tunes on the deck, keeping the energy high late into the night. On Sunday morning, a breakfast buffet is served at the West End Galley.

Camping is available at Two Harbors for $21 per adult per night, and tent cabins can be booked for $50. Boat moorings are available based on a first-come, first-served basis (inquires can be directed to moorings@scico.com or 310-510-4253) and cross-channel transportation is available from San Pedro aboard the Catalina Express, from Newport Beach on the Catalina Flyer or take a wild ride through Catalina's rugged interior on the Catalina Safari Bus from Avalon.

Accommodations are also available at the historic Banning House Lodge, newly renovated Casa Vacation Rentals or the Two Harbors campground. For more information about Two Harbors, go to www.visittwoharbors.com. 

About Santa Catalina Island Company
Located off the coast of Southern California, Catalina Island is a popular outdoor recreation destination also known for its vibrant history as a glamorous retreat for Hollywood celebrities. SCICo offers a wide range of services and amenities such as the newly renovated Descanso Beach Club, Pavilion Hotel, Atwater Hotel and Avalon Grille, which Travel + Leisure named one of “America’s best outdoor bars” in 2012. SCICo’s expedition operator, Catalina Expeditions has added new adventures to its menu of 25 expeditions and tours with the Zip Line Eco Tour, Eco Hummer Tour, Land + Sea Adventure and many more, which are designed to introduce visitors to the island’s rich history, wildlife and backcountry. Other activities include hiking, bicycling, buffalo safaris, fishing, boating, kayaking, snorkeling, golfing or relaxing on the beach. SCICo has operated much of the island’s lodging, dining and tour options for over 118 years. For more information visit www.VisitCatalinaIsland.com.