Buffalo Springs Station is located in the heart of the Santa Catalina Island Conservancy at Catalina’s Airport in the Sky. During your visit you can enjoy our delicious buffalo burgers and world famous killer cookies, shop for gifts, take a nature hike, or learn about the history of Catalina Island through the Conservancy’s nature center and a native plant garden. Whether you fly, drive, hike, bike or ride a buffalo, we know you’ll enjoy your visit to Buffalo Springs Station!

Buffalo Springs Station
Catalina Airport
Buffalo burgers and cookies
Souvenirs and gifts
Summer Barbeques located in the interior of the Catalina Island Conservancy
Catering Services on Catalina Island

Catalina Island Conservancy Buffalo


How do I get to The Airport in the Sky?

FLY:  Catalina Airport is a small private plane airport with a 3,250 foot runway.  It is literally an "Airport in the Sky" because you'll be landing on top of a mountain.  Call Catalina Airport for more information.  (310) 510-0143

DRIVE:  Catalina Airport provides a shuttle service from Avalon to Buffalo Springs Station.  You can stay all day or just a couple hours; the choice is yours.  For shuttle information call (310) 510-0143.  If you're coming up from Two Harbors or Little Harbor, call (310) 510-4205.

TOUR BUS:  Two companies run tours through the interior of the island and stop at Buffalo Springs Station.  Discovery Tours (310) 510-2000; Adventure Tours at (310) 510-2595.

BIKE:  Biking permits are available through the Catalina Conservancy (310) 510-2495.  Permits and helmets are required. If you want to avoid the steep incline, we rent bikes for $20.00 an hour or all day for $35.00 and the permits are included!

RIDE A BUFFALO:  Joking of course, but you'll probably see a few along the way.