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Descanso Beach Club Avalon Reviews from The Last Year
The vibe at this place is incredible.
It's like the best parts of Newport Beach and then add extreme amounts of chill island vacation vibes! It's hard to get a table here but with drive and determination it can be done. We were able to snag a corner seat right up against the sand and water. This was heaven. Weather 72 degrees with gentle breezes. Food was tasty and fresh. Good burgers. Fresh oysters and poke. Tasty carne asada burrito. Try not to focus on price point but where you are sitting and just feel lucky to be sharing this space where seating is limited but the gorgeous views are not. Service was excellent considering our server was responsible for a large area of tables. This is a place you want to linger so be patient with your server. No rush. The ambiance is amazing. Enjoy.
Was at Avalon for two days.
My wife said Descanso beach club was a mandatory go from what she's heard. We went & it DID NOT disappoint. The ambiance and food exceeded all the hype!
Best First time experience
The lounge chairs were so comfortable, and had a great beach access for the kids to play in the water while the hubby and me enjoyed some margaritas. The service was awesome! Special shoutout to Roberto. My daughter left her apple watch behind and he went out of his way to Fed Ex it back to us. It was our first trip to Catalina and it was a very nice experience.
Fantastic experience
We took a cabana and enjoy a great day there. Roberto and Raul took excellent care of us. Checked on us several time ensuring everything was great.
A great way to spend the day with other like-minded folks
A great way to spend the day with other like-minded folks on the sand. The chairs are comfortable and the staff are attentive and it's easy to request something. If not a cabana, would recommend getting there early and seeking chairs at ends of row. The "welcome" banana smoothie was good.
The location at the beach was beautiful, reminiscent of
The location at the beach was beautiful, reminiscent of somewhere in Europe, and the music was great! The food and drinks were good. However, the quality of service was disappointing. Our server, Oceana, was dismissive and rude. When we asked her to check with the manager if we could use the beach chairs at the end of the day after paying for a cabana, she instead sent security, who told us to leave. When we finally spoke with the manager Roberto, he was unapologetic and showed no concern for customer service. Oceana even said directly to me that "she does not give a shit." Ownership should reconsider their management. Great place, poor service.
Awful customer service
I visited Catalina Island to celebrate my 30th birthday with friends and reserved a Hillside Cabana at Descanso Beach Club. While the food and drinks were great, our experience was completely ruined by shockingly poor customer service. At 4:30 PM, we moved to some beach chairs to get some sun before leaving at 5 PM. A server said it was fine, but soon after, an employee named Oceana rudely told us otherwise. She said she'd check with the manager, Roberto, but instead, a security officer, Edmund, came and told us we couldn’t stay. Edmund was understanding and said he’d talk to Roberto, but later returned saying Roberto had refused to let us stay and wouldn’t even come to speak with us. Determined to understand the issue, I sought out Roberto myself. He confirmed the chairs were reserved but had failed to explain this earlier, leading to unnecessary confusion and frustration. When I expressed my dissatisfaction, Roberto responded aggressively, and Oceana, standing beside him, dismissively said, “I don’t give a s***.” This was not just disappointing—it was an appalling display of customer service. The blatant disregard for our experience and the rude, unprofessional behavior of the staff was shocking. This is absolutely unacceptable for a luxury venue like Descanso Beach Club and completely ruined my 30th birthday celebration. I expected much better and am deeply dissatisfied with how we were treated.
To be honest, the place was a bit mid.
The food was okay and there were no servers so we had to place/pick up our food order at the bar. While I was not impressed with my experience there (tik tok gave me fomo so I made it a priority) the buffalo milk was good.
Excellent location and facilities
We loved the location, it’s off the beaten path from the busier downtown. Past the Casino/theater. It’s a good walk/hike. Changing rooms & facilities are pretty nice and they’re located strategically. Beautiful setting, I was off swimming in no time at all in the ocean! A fitting name Descanso … a place to rest.
wow wow wow ! this place is such A VIBE If you're
wow wow wow ! this place is such A VIBE If you're looking for good drinks and a relaxing time in Catalina, I would highly recommend Descanso Beach Club. We were taken care of by Danny, who was an amazing cabana host. He elevated our experience by being so attentive / recommend a few drinks + apps. We went for the chips & salsa ( chips were fresh and the salsa was flavorful). Thank you to all the staff at Descanos Beach Club for going above & beyond. We will most definitely come back and visit soon.
Romantic weekend getaway
Little gem for a romantic weekend getaway, rustic reclusive small resort on St Catalina Island. We mainly dined in Avalon. There is not too much to do on the island. Snorkling is good.
Note: I went here during the off-season so I can't vouch
Note: I went here during the off-season so I can't vouch for the $2 fee. This beach club is very beautiful with access to a clean beach with calm little waves. I went on a perfect day, it was a little windy but not too hot and not too cold. We walked into the seating area where we were greeted with a menu and a friendly server named Pablo. We automatically went for the drinks - The Original Buffalo Milk - (10/10) this exclusive Catalina Island drink is a must try when visiting. It comes with Creme de cacao, banana liqueur, vanilla ice cream, nutmeg, banana chips, and Tito's vodka (this alone was what made me want to try this). It is on the sweeter side, but beauty of this drink makes people turn heads and ask the bartender "what drink does she have?" - strawberry margarita with patron silver - (11/10) I just want to thank the bartender for being ever so generous and giving my mom an excellent pour of the patron. You are an angel on this earth. She left that restaurant all happy. For the food: - DBC burger: (8/10) - this cheeseburger was delicious and the fries were alright, my only downsides were that the lettuce and pickles were on the side, and that it was a little red in a certain spot and not well done. But to be fair, I don't remember if I asked for it well done - so that's on me, so hence the 8/10. - burrito (10/10) it was surprisingly very filling, my mom loved it. I didn't get a chance to rent a cabana only because we didn't see the point - we were only going to be there for a little while so we spent most of the time exploring but on our next visit we'll be sure to check it out and give an update review. Overall this is the perfect place to chill during the off-season. its not as crowded as the main area and its away from most of the tourists.
I visited a couple times during my stay on the island, the
I visited a couple times during my stay on the island, the first being for a drink and snack, as well as another day for an excursion with their rental equipment! The beach is a nice little destination if you want things a little more quiet when you're laying on the sand. Hanging out on the sand, if you're doing no other "business" there, is just $2/person, which I would gladly pay considering how nice the space is and the fact that I think that grants access to the showers (cold water) and restrooms. We laid out after having our drinks, and some chips and salsa, and it was a comfy space to take a quick beach nap. The chips were fresh and crispy, and the salsa was this fantastic medium creamy kind of salsa. The drinks were tasty! The equipment rental was a really enjoyable experience, as well. We got a 4-hour rental of a kayak and snorkeling gear, and it was well worth the deal we got, being the early bird special! Staff was friendly and helpful, and made me feel like my questions and needs were welcomed and that they genuinely wanted to help, and not like I was being a bother in any way. The equipment was generally great quality, and anything that wasn't perfect was fixed as soon as it presented itself. We were sent out with everything we could possibly need, including bottled water and water shoes. The "desk" staff was caring and really attentive to the details, and met any needs that were brought to her attention. Start time was strict because it was relevant to the special price, but once we were all geared up, the club was forgiving about the end time being a little looser, considering that it was a quiet day of the week. Over all, the Club is easy to access, open to all, and highly accommodating!
My sisters and I had an amazing time at Descanso
My sisters and I had an amazing time at Descanso celebrating my sisters 30th Birthday! Pablo and the staff were so accommodating and super friendly. We will definitely be back soon! Thank you Descanso Team!
Frozen.
Prepackaged shit. Horrible. Just another one of the island's jewels screwed up be the Santa Catalina Island Company. Truly disgusting. HIGH, HIGH PRICES.
Great experience
Roberto is amazing. He got great customer service, amazing personality. I was there for a few minutes but he made the experience soo fun. Definitely coming back
Good food; good service
This was about a 15 minute walk from where our ship tendered. We pre-reserved lounge chairs on the water's edge. The "beach" was actually a cliff of rocks. We enjoyed just sitting on the beach, but it probably wouldn't be great for those who expect lots of sandy area. Food, drink and service was good. The restroom was a long walk, up the hill. The restaurant/bar is open to the public, so if you don't want to pay for the loungers, you can sit on the deck of the restaurant and enjoy the view.
Wonderful beach experience!
My wife and I were at Catalina Island in September 2023. While there, we rented 2 chairs and an umbrella at the Descanso Beach Club. Table service is provided along with the chairs. The server brought my wife Buffalo Milk, a creamy liquor drink that was delicious. For food, we had a seafood burger and a DBC burger (hamburger) which were both also delicious. We spent practically the whole day here and would do it again in a heartbeat. We rented kayaks the next day and had their surf and turf nachos afterward. These were the best nachos I have ever had! The nachos appeared to be freshly cooked, not simply grabbed from a bag. If you are planning a trip to Catalina Island, you absolutely must try this place!
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Great Service - amazing dinner!!
Read about the site in NYT and bought a reservation at Mother Wolf in LA 2 days later. Worked great and the food was amazing!!!
Worked perfectly!
Got the reservation (that I couldn't get anywhere else) and was able to entertain a group of friends at the infamous Bern's Steakhouse.
Got into Nobu Malibu
Wonderful! My parents are visiting and we have wanted to go to Nobu Malibu for years. I tried getting a reservation myself but it was next to impossible. So glad I was able to buy a reservation on appointment trader for a decent price!
Very easy
Was very hesitant going into this experience but am glad to say that it worked out very well ! will definitely use appointment trader in the future
Fabulous Lunch
I was veeeeeerry skeptical that this would work, particularly at a restaurant as hard to get into as Nobu Malibu, and it was perfect! We had lunch outside on the patio and it was fabulous!
Great reviewer team
Just wanted to take a second to shout out the reviewer team. Even though they probably review hundreds of listings and bids a day, they still take the time to leave great comments and respond relatively quickly. Thanks!
Incredible
I got a reservation to Don Angie, which I've been trying to book for weeks! I am very happy with this service.
Best platform out there!
Super simple, easy, and fast to secure reservations for hard-to-get restaurants and locations!
This app is life changing
This app has opened my world up to so many wonderful new experiences I would never have the chance to have without access to this awesome app! 10/10!
Worked perfectly
Was a little nervous at first but was pleased to see that the booking went through flawlessly.
Highly recommended.
Success on Short Notice
Was able to snag an indoor table at Don Angie through an absolutely seamless worry-free process.
Worked perfectly, thank you!
This is a crazy holiday season in NYC and I was very pleasantly surprised to see that AppointmentTrader works! Will be using again!
Worked flawlessly!
Worked so well! I was a bit nervous, but everything went very smoothly. purchased the reservation, and got into the restaurant seamlessly.
Love this app!
So glad I came across this app :)
Quick table in Miami
I didn’t have my hopes high as it was a party of 4. In 24 hours I had a carbone reservation available! I was very happy as my family really wanted to come here
Prime time, great meal
So easy and had a prime time which I can never seem to get on normal res apps. So worth it
Got impossible NYC res
instead of waiting weeks I got my 4 charles reservation instantly
Worked perfectly to get into Carbone. So delighted
perfect
Worked well, got me into a restaurant with no availability
I was skeptical, and I still don't really know how they managed to find this hard-to-find reservation, but it was a win-win from my point of view, and I'll use this service again.
Last minute reservation for Delilah Las Vegas
Got a last minute reservation, dinner for 2 at Delilah Las Vegas: super impressed! The process was simple, transaction seamless. We had an amazing time! Couldn’t be happier! 😍
It works!
Ok at this point I've attended a reservation purchased on AT by a friend and sold a reservation personally. Both worked pretty smoothly, nothing sketchy about it. A few areas for improvement including a way to more directly communicate between buyers and sellers, but the app always seems to be in development. AT customer support is really(!) responsive and helpful too if you have questions!
Money transfer
As a seller, I like the fact i have the ability now to transfer money out of my AT account and into a bank account. Makes getting the money much easier then the process before.
Love this app
Got to go to places otherwise unreachable
Easy Access
Very easy to get into one of the hardest restaurants to reserve in New York.
Whose name will my reservation be under when I arrive at the venue?
It can be under your name or a name you choose! Some reservation offers already include the AppointmentTrader Transfer Service which will transfer the reservation in to your name. If its not included you can add it on after buying the reservation for a small fee. One thing on that though: As many reservations become available at last minute, taking a reservation in someone else name is quick and great for privacy. Most reservations on AT are listed with a virtual phone number, so all you need to do is present the phone number at the hostess stand and you are good to go!
Payouts Blocked Because of Sell Through Rate
Does anyone know how AT plans to handle cases where a seller is quitting the platform but has a sell through rate <25%? The error message I got said to fill more bids or find other ways to increase the rate.
Is AT really going to block sellers from withdrawing their money? Especially revenue made before the sell through rate was introduced??
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Transferring reservations is not supported in AT. Why not just use the name in the AT screenshot?
Buyers interested in Bern's Steakhouse: PLEASE READ
Same goes for 4 Charles and I Sodi
Prepaid Reservation Fee
Agreed. Ultimately not addressing this month after month is clearly resulting in a drop in certain venue’s rankings & sales.
Congrats on 3 mil
🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🧨🧨🧨 now on to 30 mill!
Need to cancel a bid, not getting a response… how do I do it?
Click on "Take off the Market Option" in your portfolio
Working on your bid?
Your bid has been “matched” with a reservation. From the time a reservation has been located, the seller of the reservation must connect with moderator to give transfer information for reservation. If the seller;however, does NOT respond to reservation transfer, then your bid is reprocessed and returns to the first step, which is connecting your request to a reservation.
Process after bid is accepted.
Hey @EvocativeFold67, welcome
to appointmenttrader! Once the reservation is in your portfolio, you definitely own the timeslot, the review team would not have approved the trade if the reservation wasn't confirmed - so you are going :-) Judging from your post you bid today and are going tomorrow - don't worry as long as you initiated the name transfer, you are good - the transfer service has to work with the opening hours of the reservation team of the respective venue. You will likely see the transfer confirmation a couple hours before your reservation time.
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Mostly from people who don't need their reservations or appointments any longer. AT has no relationship with places listed and acts as a platform connecting buyers and sellers making sure that listed reservations are real and that privacy is not compromised when transacting.
What happens if my bid expires unanswered?
Hey @FluffyStar64, thanks for the question! When you place your bid the amount gets transferred in a deposit account, the second you either cancel your bid or a few minutes after the bid expires the funds are moved back into your main account from where you can refund it to your payment method or use for other transactions.
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