Campus by the Sea, Christian retreat center in Gallagher's Cove, Santa Catalina Island, United States.
Located on the coast of Catalina Island, Campus by the Sea spans multiple buildings offering accommodations, dining facilities, and meeting spaces for group gatherings.
Founded in 1951 by Mel Friesen and InterVarsity leaders, the camp overcame significant flooding damage in 1980 that destroyed eight cabins and water infrastructure.
The camp developed the Mark Study method, an educational approach to studying the Gospel of Mark, with original manuscripts displayed in the Crow's Nest library.
Campus by the Sea provides year-round accommodations except mid-December to mid-February, with activities including snorkeling, paddle boarding, kayaking, and hiking trails.
The 1986 installation of a permanent pier replaced the previous rope-and-pulley system that transported visitors from boats to the shore.
GPS coordinates: 33.34282,-118.32823
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:28
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