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Descanso Beach

#1 Descanso Canyon Road, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704
310-510-7410
Ranked #8 of 20 attractions in Avalon
4.0 of 5 stars 57 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Owner description: Descanso Beach is located in a secluded cove just past the Casino Building in Avalon. The beach is a great get-away from the busier beaches right in...... more » Owner description: Descanso Beach is located in a secluded cove just past the Casino Building in Avalon. The beach is a great get-away from the busier beaches right in Avalon. Besides being a nice beach, there are kayak and snorkel rentals, restaurant and bar, large terraced grassy area, showers and restrooms. The beach is a great place for an informal wedding, family reunion or just a hanging out in the sun. « less
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Stockton, California, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

There was a lot of construction going on. Pricey but beautiful spot. More

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Riverside, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Very nice! Spent the most part of Friday and Saturday just lounging. It was part of my all-inclusive package with Hotel Atwater and I definitely took advantage of it! Their service was superb (Thanks to Cat and Sarah!) More

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Huntington Beach, California
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Nice beach with bar and restaurant service! Very nice staff! More

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Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

My wife and I recently travelled to Avalon for the Catalina Classic DH and had nothing less than an incredible adventure on the Island, with great thanks to the incredibly hospitable Beach staff at Descanso Beach Club. We would like to give a special thanks to VINCE, our kayak tour guide. On our way to our kayak adventure we lost... More

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Dana Point, California, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

Beautiful and relaxing. bartender was very nice and attentive More

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Huntington Beach, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

Zipline was awesome! So much fun, Jimmy and Andrew were wonderful. They showed us a good time and guided us thru a great afternoon. More

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Ladera Ranch, California
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012
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The newly renovated Descanso Beach is the only place to relax if you want to go to the beach while on the island. the padded lounge chairs and excellent service by the waiters makes the cost of renting a chair worth it. The views are amazing. Interestingly enough, with there being no smog on the island, it is actually easier... More

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San Diego
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

My wife and I spent a whole day on this beach. Now, when it comes to beaches, you have to understand that Catalina is not a beachy island. However - of all the beaches on Catalina island, Descanso Beach is the best. They have a full service beach bar with drinks and food; cabanas and lounge chairs available for rent... More

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Alhambra, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

Nice spot on the water that seems warmer than the rest of the water front. Sat on the beach free but was disappointed because they did not have all of their tables down around the bar, instead they had tables with benches which wasn't what I expected. Got the buffalo milk and was not impressed with it. Sadly they have... More

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San Diego, California
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012
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We abandoned the cruise ship options and chose to go on our own in Santa Catalina. The Descanso Beach Ocean Sports people were incredibly helpful over the phone before the cruise. They even told us to get a lunch before we walkedto their location (15 min walk from the cruise pier). For less money than similar options the ship offered,... More

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