I love two harbors and the ice cream window at the general store I love it I love it I love it

Awesome staff! Great selection! Yummy HOT pizza! Cute souvenirs. Island prices, but worth it having everything you need and more. A sparkling water $3 Can of soda $3 Charcuterie Board $25 Honestly, not bad given everything has to be shipped in. Great option for grown-up refreshments, electrolyte drinks and mixes, fresh fruit and veg, frozen meals, and dehydrated meals. The pizza was truly worth every penny! But be sure to check pizza/ice cream hours as those shut down before the store closes. I tried to get shots of current supplies, but as I we were in the middle of a heat wave I didn't want to open the freezer/fridge doors, so apologies for the reflections, hopefully it still is helpful. The souvenir section is truly unique, and this is the only spot we got gifts for family and friends. read more

Two Harbors General Store - Fresh thick crust cheese or pepperoni pizza- worth every penny! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Avalon, California

It is essentially the only store there. They have most the stuff you might need, and they were nice to me. Got a few tshirts and snacks while doing the TCT (yes TCTers they have TCT shirts). It worked out. The store is clean and well organized. read more

Chances are, you've never visited the two harbors General store; and really, that's OK. If you've been to Catalina at all, you're more than likely visit in Avalon at the other end... There's plenty to do there, places to sleep, things to drink, and eat, sites to see. Seriously, this is probably all the Catalina you're ever going to need. But a few of us find ourselves down at two harbors, a quieter spot for the most part, access to several summer scout camps, more rural experience, perhaps. Still, the place is not without its charm, or civilities for that matter. The general store is part of a building complex that includes a restaurant and bar, a boat, engine, repair store, some storage places, and some of the municipal support services. Probably a few dive tanks and maybe a lobster net or two in there also. The general store has just about everything you would expect to find in a liquor store or 7-Eleven, along with some other basic foods and sundries. Garlic stuffed olives? Yes, they have them. Frozen Salisbury steak? More than likely! Six packs of beer? You betcha. But as the only game in town, here's the thing: you ain't getting out of here for 711 prices, Charlie. The markup is substantial... After all, if you wanted a pack of hotdogs, and a can of sauerkraut, then by gum, you should've brought it from the mainland, Chester! The kids at the counter are nice though, and they hardly wince when they tell you it's four dollars for a bottle of soda. And hey... You're going to pay it. Because it's Catalina. And you're probably on vacation. Or preparing for a 2 mile walk to Cherry Valley, where the only thing you're going to be drinking for a few days is small cartons of milk and orange juice. When push comes to shove, I have never not been glad that the general store is here., and has what I need. read more

Delicious pastries and sandwiches. Wide selection of liquor and souvenirs. Super nice people.

I can honestly say that all 3 times I went into the store, I had the best customer service experience! Two Harbors General Store is doing something right!!!! The store is clean. Lots of cute shirts and hats to pick from. Did you forget something? Chances are you'll find it here! Joseph, the cashier, was the only name that I got. But everyone was wonderful. :) read more

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Very sweet cashier Shai gave me constructive advice on which hat looked the best - I have to say - I got tons of compliments!! Shai - good eye!! Thank You!! I scored!! Along with the compliments I will carry my shade with me wherever I go! Nice store with a large assortment of hats, t-shirts sweatshirts and some nice nautical wear. Oh Happy Day! Two Harbors, Catalina love this place - nice to have a very good general store. read more

I have been to 2 Harbors more times than I can count. I Always visit the store. Here is a suggestion, on west side of cove near water not far from store are picnic benches where you can eat and drink beer... read more

They have all sorts of things (medicine, fresh fruits, souvenirs etc.)! Staff members were very friendly. We had ice cream and cold drinks after hours of hike, before our ferry comes back to pick us up back to Avalon. read more

The customer service and friendliness were much improved our last couple of trips out to the island recently. Didn't browse as much amid COVID 19, but still a cute store. I like the local art and handmade items for sale. I appreciate that someone reached out to me per my last review. read more

I love this the little place! We've been camping a number of times on Catalina and the G-Store has always come through for me. From picking up a replacement item for something I left in the car to ice cream for the kids, it's great. It's expensive of course but everything here is expensive. I have always had great experiences with the people who work here. Always friendly and helpful and chatting with my children. Pro-tip: they make pizza if you ask at the counter and it's surprisingly good! They will also deliver an ice chest to your campsite for a fee so if you'd rather leave the cooler at home they've got your covered. read more

Great selection of beer and super friendly service

The store in Two Harbors has a little bit of everything. The pizza hit the spot. I took some picture of the shelves. You could get just about anything you need to enjoy the island. The staff is friendly and has a lot of tips to enjoy the stay. Must do stop in Two Harbors. read more

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This general store is fully stocked with a multitude of needed essentials that is serviceable to every traveler. They have memorabilia, clothing, food (frozen and packaged), dehydrated food (in case you didn't bring enough), fresh fruits and veggies, and even a window outside that serves ice cream! I certainly took advantage of the first aid aisle for some foot problems after such rough terrain on the TCT as well as the fresh fruit. You're going to love that extra fiber especially after being on a dehydrated food diet. I saw the ice cream window outside when we first arrived in Two Harbors on Day 2 out on the TCT, so I knew it would become a perfect celebratory snack after finishing on Day 4. The sundae concoctions they had available were.... interesting, but too wild for my taste. They had quite a few flavors of ice cream, so I went with that. For $4, a single scoop of ice cream is MORE than enough. You definitely get A LOT of ice cream. Really, they make it a scoop plus a half. Toppings are also available at $0.50 each, if you do so desire. My Strawberry ice cream in a cup hit the spot. I relished it so, so much that I forgot to take a picture of it! XD Such a wonderful quick, cheap, and delightful snack while enjoying coastal views on the patio. read more

Two Harbors General Store - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Avalon, California

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Slightly over priced but what would you expect from a store on an island, nothing unmanageable obviously you know you're going to spending money once you leave the main land. Cute store has neat trinkets. read more

Great selection for a little island general store. I got everything I needed. Great wines and liquors too. Nice people working there.

It is the one and only store in the area. It's like a big 7-11 with over prices souvenirs, and few camping necessities. Everything was marked up about 3-5x what you would pay off the island, so come prepared and only stop in for necessities. The workers were nice, and sometimes its worth paying $7.00 for mustard read more

Two Harbors General Store - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Avalon, California

Two harbors general store is verry neat and clean. Some products are considerably cheaper than at the cafe next door. I m so greatfull for this store. Management system of this store is very fine. Staff of this store are very friendly and helpful. Good groceries, toiletries, beear, wine , lovely ice_ cream are available here. I went to this store several times and had a best customer service experience. read more

Staff is so friendly and amazing. Erin always makes sure we have everything need for a great adventure.

What a great place to visit. The staff is always so friendly. I love visiting Catalina Island and especially Two Harbors. I always do my shopping at the General Store. Great selection, great staff and just all around great place. Thanks everyone at the Two Harbors General Store. Your Ice Cream is amazing too. Thanks Howard read more

The workers here are all so amazing! And a lil shout out to Chloe for being a little extra great!

Awesome! They have everything you forgot! Super helpful with delivering to your campsite.

PROS: Great manager and staff - friendly and helpful Increasingly good grocery, toiletries and wine selection and better stocking than in past years Clean and well-kept Ice-cream! CONS: Crazy prices New added fee Almost all meat is sold frozen Some of the gift shop items are poor quality As a general rule, Island costs for goods/services run about 20% higher than the mainland since everything is brought in from the mainland. I think a lot of the merchandise in the general store runs about 50-100% higher once you include tax and the new "fee." You'll pay through the nose for some things. P.S. If you have a buffalo burger on Catalina, it's not locally produced (the natives are actually bison and live relatively cushy lives in predator-free peace.) Summer hours are longer than the rest of the year. Check the hours when you arrive so that you don't miss your opportunity to restock on ice, food or alcohol! Veteran Tips: 1) Fuel (butane, propane, MSR, etc.) is sold at the counter (ask the clerk for it.) 2) There's a Catalina Express gear haul (get bag tags from check-in office and drop your bags to the left of the check-in office.) If you make a beeline to the general store when you arrive, get your 2.5 gallon waters fast, tag them and send them on the gear haul if you want to avoid carrying them over the hill. The gear haul usually departs about 15-20 minutes after the passengers disembark. Get your water first, then go back and do the rest of your shopping. You can purchase charcoal and firewood at the store and send it on the gear haul, too, but it's easier just to order those at the office when you check in, and they'll deliver them to your campsite. Warning: if you need firewood or charcoal immediately, buy it at the store. Usually they're fast, but sometimes it can take a few hours for them to deliver wood/charcoal orders. If you're hungry and ready to cook, buy a little and take it with you, and have them deliver the rest. read more

Truly the greatest service all the time. Everyone is so nice and so good looking and cool. & the za rules.

Great spot to grab a few beers to take to your campground if you are backpacking. Or just to enjoy outside on the patio. Beers are considerably cheaper than at the cafe next door. Wonderful selection and affordable! read more

What a great, brilliantly put together store. They somehow figured out everything you might need while boating. I am so grateful for this store. I buy things that I don't even need just to support it. They are so friendly and helpful. We are lucky to have this store. I encourage all boaters to support this place. read more

Get the tuna melt! It's REAL tuna. Not canned tuna fish But that is for the kitchen. Not a whole lot to say about the General store. It kinda like a glorified gas station store? They do have ALOT of stuff and I've been able to find pretty much everything I've needed in a pinch. Overall, I would say this, if you NEED it they will have it. But you will pay out of your teeth for it. I can't blame them because not only do they have to get everything shipped to Catalina, but they've got you absolutely cornered. Just use it the way you should; as a last resort, not a planning tool and you will be happy. read more

Best store on this side of the island, . Limited supply and choices. Expensive, but realize everything comes from mainland by ferry or two hour rough road ride from Avalon. Very friendly staff, read more

Items can be a little pricey but they actually have a good selection of things you might need. Some cool swag to go with it and fresh fruits and veggies too. read more

This is the 2nd time this summer the store is out of block ice on a Friday morning. Its the first weekend in August, beginning of the ultrahigh season. I would think a prudent business would plan accordingly. There should be no excuses to not have an important item like block ice! read more

chloe is so sweet! we kept bugging her with questions but she answered every single one and was helpful! she also told us about how to apply to work here! writing out my 2023 plans rn! read more

Well all I have to say is Avalon has nothing on the vibe in two harbors. The employees especially Grant and Robby if you can find them this season make this town as homey as can be. They went out of there way to help me find trails as I was hiking in the surrounding area, making sure I had the correct gear and food and all in all made my trip memorable. I had an amazing time on the island but the friendly staff made it that much better. read more

I just want to thank a million the girl at the ice cream window -my son fell nearby and got some scratches on his arm last Saturday. The ice cream girl went out of her way to help my son with band aids and treatment and then offered him an ice cream (she did not want me to pay for it). She went out of her way although it was very busy on Saturday. I love the people at two harbors, really cool vibe there. read more