8 Reasons to Spend the Day at Descanso Beach Club on Catalina Island
On our recent Mother Daughter Adventure to Catalina Island, we discovered a trendy, quiet little beach club packed with fun activities, good food, fabulous people and incredible views. The Descanso Beach Club is just past the Catalina Casino in a little cove making it one of the last private beaches with public access. The water is crystal clear, the sand is soft and the vibe is all about relaxing and playing in the sun! Descanso...
The Island Spa on Catalina Island
Spa days are one of my favorite days on any vacation! But this one was particularly exciting. We were on our first Mother Daughter Adventure to Catalina Island and I was going to get to spend the afternoon at The Island Spa with my daughter! I. Couldn’t. Wait. (Neither could she!) The Island Spa on Catalina Island is located on the edge of town, a short 3-minute walk from The Pavilion Hotel down the main street in Avalon. They are the...
The Bluewater Grille on Catalina Island
Sitting on the shore in the center of Avalon Bay right next to Pleasure Pier is a fun bar and grille with patio seating that is literally over the water!! The Bluewater Grille on Catalina Island is a fantastic lunch or dinner spot with excellent food, great service and breathtaking views. On our Mother Daughter Trip to Catalina Island we chose The Bluewater Grille on Catalina Island for lunch because of it’s convenient location,...
The Catalina Casino
Standing tall and proud on the shoulder of Catalina Island marking the edge of Avalon sits the Catalina Casino. A perfectly pretty structure on the corner of the harbor that stands an impressive 11 stories high with a glamorous ballroom, breathtaking views, incredible foods and working movie theater; the Catalina Casino has been a destination for romantic escapes and fun for couples for generations. What is The Catalina Casino? Before...
5 Things I Learned About My Daughter At Catalina Island Aerial Adventure
Recently we took a Mother Daughter Trip to Catalina Island that was filled with adventure, bonding and awakening. It was absolutely incredible. On our second morning there, the sun came out, we had a great breakfast at Pavilion Hotel, had a beautiful walk past the Casino and the Descanso Beach club and arrived at The Catalina Island Aerial Adventure Rope Course. We were so excited to experience their five self-guided, self-paced...
The Avalon Grille on Catalina Island
Located in the heart of Avalon, with incredible harbor views, sits a trendy restaurant serving delicious American cuisine. On our recent Mother Daughter Trip to Catalina Island, we chose this to be our first dinner spot! We chose to eat at Avalon Grille because of their prime, central, location, excellent menu and we had heard it is one of the best restaurants in Avalon! We were super excited to try it! It was just a short 2 minute...
Parasailing with Island Water Charters on Catalina Island
Every family trip needs to have a few elements of adventure to it! Stepping outside your comfort zone and trying something new is what living is really all about, right?! One of the only fears that I have yet to fully overcome is my fear of heights. Being that I refuse to pass this on to my littles, I am constantly challenging myself to do what scares me. When I took my daughter to Catalina Island for our first mother daughter trip,...
Our Review of The Pavilion Hotel on Catalina Island
Located right in the center of Avalon sits the Pavilion Hotel. A trendy, comfortable hotel with lovely harbor views, easy access to everything Catalina Island has to offer and a very friendly staff. Recently, we took a sponsored mother/daughter trip to Catalina Island (read about it here) and stayed at the Pavilion Hotel. It was out first time there and I did not know what to expect. We were excited, as Pavilion Hotel has great...
Family Travel: Our Mother Daughter Adventure To Catalina Island
Traveling is one of the best ways to bond with our families, to awaken and grow as an individual, to have experiences we never would have at home, to step outside of our comfort zones and really taste life while pushing ourselves to new lengths! Traveling keeps us conscious, keeps us in the present and gives us something to share and be so excited about. We will remember our travels (and our travel partners) forever! This year, I am...
Tall Ships & Chowder Taste 2018 Ventura Harbor Village
It was a chilly, yet sunny day in February, perfect for playing pirates and tasting creamy, delicious chowders all day! The Ventura Harbor Village Tall Ships and Chowder Taste was last Sunday February 25th and it was a huge success! We had a blast! As always, parking at Ventura Harbor Village is plentiful, free and safe. We love coming here and were super excited to taste chowder from 6 restaurants located in Ventura Harbor Village,...