Descanso Beach Tours

A coastal scene with a rocky shoreline, palm trees, a beach with umbrellas, and boats on the water.
A beach with yellow kayaks, palm trees, and a rocky hill in the background.
Kayaks on a sandy beach with the ocean and a ship in the background.
Find somewhere to sit, kick back and enjoy the sound of the water hitting the shore at Descanso Beach. If you're craving some vitamin sea, this is the place to get your fill.

This stretch of coastline is located in Catalina Island. Once you've seen everything you can at Descanso Beach, consider visiting nearby Catalina Island Golf Course, Catalina Island Museum, and Catalina Casino.

Things to do

Yellow Semi-Submarine Tour of Catalina Island From Avalon

Yellow Semi-Submarine Tour of Catalina Island From Avalon

$64
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Yellow Semi-Submarine Tour of Catalina Island From Avalon
Catalina Island City and Scenic Mount Ada Tour

Catalina Island City and Scenic Mount Ada Tour

$46
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Catalina Island City and Scenic Mount Ada Tour
Catalina Nighttime Flying Fish and Undersea Adventure Cruise

Catalina Nighttime Flying Fish and Undersea Adventure Cruise

$61
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Catalina Nighttime Flying Fish and Undersea Adventure Cruise
Catalina Island: Yellow Semi-Submarine Cruise

Catalina Island: Yellow Semi-Submarine Cruise

$64
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Catalina Island: Yellow Semi-Submarine Cruise
Catalina Summit and Bison Safari

Catalina Summit and Bison Safari

$89
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Catalina Summit and Bison Safari
Journey to Frog Rock

Journey to Frog Rock

$83
per adult
Journey to Frog Rock
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Tours & day trips

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Catalina Island: Yellow Semi-Submarine Cruise

Catalina Island: Yellow Semi-Submarine Cruise

Activity duration is 45 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 37 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $64 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Catalina Island City and Scenic Mount Ada Tour

Catalina Island City and Scenic Mount Ada Tour

Activity duration is 50 minutes
8.8 out of 10 with 124 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $46 per adult
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Water activities

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Catalina Island Parasailing First Trip of the Day

Catalina Island Parasailing First Trip of the Day

Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $49 per adult
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Best Lodging Options Near Descanso Beach

Hotel St. Lauren

Hotel St. Lauren

2.5 out of 5
231 Beacon Street Avalon CA
Hotel St. Lauren
Catalina Island Inn

Catalina Island Inn

2.5 out of 5
125 Metropole Avenue Avalon CA
Catalina Island Inn
Zane Grey Pueblo Hotel

Zane Grey Pueblo Hotel

3.5 out of 5
199 Chimes Tower Rd Avalon CA
Zane Grey Pueblo Hotel
Hotel Atwater

Hotel Atwater

4 out of 5
125 Sumner Ave Avalon CA
Hotel Atwater
Catalina Canyon Inn

Catalina Canyon Inn

3 out of 5
888 Country Club Dr Avalon CA
Catalina Canyon Inn
Studio 9 Hotel Catalina

Studio 9 Hotel Catalina

3 out of 5
129 Whittley Avenue Avalon CA
Studio 9 Hotel Catalina
Catalina Courtyard Suites

Catalina Courtyard Suites

3 out of 5
108 Marilla Ave Avalon CA
Catalina Courtyard Suites
Bellanca Hotel

Bellanca Hotel

3 out of 5
111 Crescent Ave Avalon CA
Bellanca Hotel
Casa Avalon Hotel

Casa Avalon Hotel

2 out of 5
229 Metropole Ave Avalon CA
Casa Avalon Hotel
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