Descanso Beach Club
Serving signature favorites at Avalon's only beachside restaurant & bar
Beverages & beach bites with the best views in town
Nestled in Descanso Canyon just past historic Catalina Casino, Descanso Beach Club features Avalon’s only beachside restaurant and bar, where you can enjoy a fantastic selection of signature appetizers, regional favorites, and classic Catalina cocktails. Seating on our ocean-view patio is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Or kick your experience up a notch and have your food and beverages delivered to your private Cabana or Chaise Lounge.
Summer beach parties
DJs play live at Descanso Beach Club every Saturday during the summer. Note: DJs play toward the beach bar, not the cabana/chaise lounge area.
Learn more about booking a cabana or chaise lounges
Learn more about CHILL at Descanso Beach Club
Important Update: Our Properties Are Going Cashless
We are transitioning to a cashless payment system and will now only accept credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payment options (such as Apple Pay and Google Pay) for all transactions. For your convenience, Cash-to-Card Kiosks are available in Avalon in the lobby of Hotel Atwater and Descanso Beach Club.
1 Saint Catherine Way 90704 Avalon United States
Monday - Thursday (Walk-up Service)
11AM - 4PM
Friday - Sunday
11AM - 5PM
Cabanas and Chaise Lounges
Monday - Thursday
11AM - 4PM
Friday - Sunday
10AM - 5PM
CHILL presented by Mount Gay Rum
Friday-Sunday
11 AM - 5 PM
View Our Menus
FOR THE TABLE
Corn Tortilla Chips and House-made Roasted Tomato Salsa
Fresh Avocado, Tomatoes, Cilantro, Red Onions, Jalapeños, Lime, served with Corn Tortilla Chips
Citrus Marinated Catch of the Day, Jicama, Cucumber, Julienne Carrots, Red Onion, Cilantro, Radish Avocado and Corn Nuts with Crispy Tortilla Chips
Pacific Oysters Half Dozen Fresh Pacific Oysters, Mango Sherry Mignonette and Fresh Limes / $18
Prepared Oysters with Catch of the Day Ceviche / $34
CHILLED ACCOMPANIMENTS
Lemon Chicken Breast, Mixed Baby Greens, Iceberg Lettuce, Grilled Pineapple, Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes, Avocado, Feta Cheese with Orange Mint Vinaigrette
Fresh Ahi Tuna Poke Tossed in a Traditional Hawaiian Marinade with Seaweed Salad, Maui Onion, Green Onion, Avocado, Furikake, Dynamite Sauce, Crispy Wontons and served with White Rice
Ask for it Spiced!
Pineapple, Watermelon and Cantaloupe
DESCANSO SPECIALTIES
Corn Tortilla Chips, Blackened Chicken, Refried Beans, Pico De Gallo, Pickled Red Onions, Fresno Chiles, House Oaxaca Cheese Sauce, Chipotle Ranch, Cilantro
3 Coconut Shrimp Baja Tacos, Creamy Lime Cilantro Coleslaw, Pico de Gallo, Lime Wedges, Chili Salsa Verde
Sautéed Carne Asada, Rice, Refried Beans, Pico de Gallo, Pepperjack Cheese, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Lettuce, wrapped in a Chipotle Flour Tortilla served with Corn Tortilla Chips and Roasted Tomato Salsa
Roasted Mixed Vegetables, Cucumbers, Tomato, Mixed Baby Greens and Tzatziki Sauce served with your choice of Sea Salt Fries or Coleslaw
Angus Beef Patty on a Brioche Bun, American Cheese, Thousand Island Dressing, Artisan Pickle, Lettuce, Tomato and, served with your choice of Sea Salt Fries or Coleslaw
Add Avocado $3 Add Bacon $3 Add Grilled Onions $3
Serves 2
Double Bacon Cheeseburger / Asada Quesadilla / Coconut Shrimp / Crispy Fries / served with Pickle Spears, Charred Jalapeño and Tomatoes With Souvenir Cup
DEEP FREEZE
Tito’s Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Banana Liqueur, Crème de Cacao, Vanilla Ice Cream, Whipped Cream, Nutmeg, Banana Chip
Don Q Cristal Rum, Pineapple Coconut Mix, Dark Rum Float,Whipped Cream, Toasted Coconut, Pineapple Slice
(Strawberry or Mango) Don Q Cristal Rum, Strawberry or Mango Purée, Gold Rum Float, Whipped Cream, Pineapple Slice
ON THE ROCKS
DBC Specialty
Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Don Q 151, Amaretto, Grenadine, Orange, Pineapple, Fruit Skewer
Beach Club Classic
Your Choice of Beer with Specially Made Michelada Mix, Cucumber, Lime, Pepperoncini, Olives, Tajin Rim
Tito’s Vodka, Famous Housemade Bloody Mary Mix, Cucumber, Lime, Pepperoncini, Olives, Tajin Rim
Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Pineapple, Orange, Grenadine, Dark Rum Float, Sliced Pineapple
Stoli Cit Vodka, Lime, Blueberry Purée, Ginger Beer, Blueberries
Bacardi Dragonberry Rum, Muddled Mint and Lime, Strawberry Purée, Soda Water
Stoli Citrus Vodka, Pink Lemonade, Lemon
Milagro Silver Tequila, Grapefruit Soda, Lime, Dried Orange, Tajin Rim
Stoli Critus Vodka, Watermelon Red Bull, Peach Schnapps, Lime Juice
SELTZERS
700ml
MARGARITAS
Milagro Silver Tequila, Cointreau, Sweet & Sour, Grand Marnier, Orange, Lime / Skinny + $2
Milagro Silver Tequila, Sweet & Sour, Blood Orange, Dried Orange, Tajin Rim
Milagro Silver Tequila, Sweet & Sour, Watermelon Purée, Lime, Tajin Rim
Milagro Silver Tequila, Sweet & Sour, Pineapple, Jalapeño, Lime, Tajin Rim
CHAMPAGNES & SPARKLES (BOTTLE)
Prosecco, Italy
Champagne, France
Champagne, France
Blanc de Blancs, France
Sparkling Wine, Sonoma, California
WINE SELECTIONS
California
Glass | Bottle |
$12 | $45 |
New Zealand
Glass | Bottle |
$12 | $45 |
Monterey, California
Glass | Bottle |
$13 | $48 |
Collio, Italy
Glass | Bottle |
$12 | $45 |
Australia
Glass | Bottle |
$13 | $48 |
California
Glass | Bottle |
$12 | $45 |
BEERS
16oz
CABANA SPECIALTIES (SERVES 4 GUESTS)
Pineapple, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Tajin, Limes
Lemon Chicken Breast, Mixed Baby Greens, Iceberg Lettuce, Grilled Pineapple, Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes, Avocado, Feta Cheese with Orange Mint Vinaigrette
Corn Tortilla Chips, Blackened Chicken, Refried Beans, Pico de Gallo, Pickled Red Onions, Fresno Chiles, House Oaxaca Cheese Sauce, Chipotle Ranch, Fresh Cilantro
Corn Dogs, Chicken Tenders, Coconut Shrimp, French Fries, Sweet Chili Sauce, Ranch, Yellow Mustard
Carnitas Street Tacos, Coconut Shrimp Tacos, Salsa Verde, Salsa Roja, Tortilla Chips
Oysters on a Half Shell, Rhubarb & Pink Peppercorn Mignonette, Fresh Limes
Liquor accompanied with your choice of Sodas, or Juices
VODKA
GIN
TEQUILA
CORDIALS
RUM
WHISKEY/SCOTCH
CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINE
COCKTAIL MENU
Nosotros Tequila Blanco, Cointreau, fresh lime juice
Mount Gay Eclipse Gold Rum, Strawberry, fresh lemon and lime juice
Mount Gay Eclipse Gold Rum, Pineapple, Coconut
½ Strawberry Daiquiri and ½ Piña Colada
Nosotros Tequila Blanco, Cointreau, Passionfruit, Habanero
Nosotros Tequila Blanco, Cointreau, Watermelon, Mint, fresh lime juice
Mount Gay Navy Strength Rum, Cointreau, Orgeat, fresh lime juice
The Botanist Gin, grapefruit, lemongrass, fresh lime juice
$41 per person
Descanso Beach Club large party menus are for parties of 16 guests or more. Menus are plated Family Reception Style Prices exclude tax and gratuity,
18% Gratuity for parties of 8 or more,
SIT BACK AND RELAX
Marinated Chicken Breast, Baby Mixed Greens, Chopped Lettuce, Grilled Pineapple, Cucumbers,
Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Avocado, Feta Cheese, Orange Mint Vinaigrette
Smashed Avocado Mixed with Tomato, Jalapeño, Lime, Cilantro, Red Onions,
served with Crispy Blue and White Corn Tortilla Chips
Celery and Ranch Dressing
Pineapple, Watermelon and Cantaloupe, Seasoned with Lime and Salt, Ask for it Spiced!
$47 per person
Descanso Beach Club large party menus are for parties of 16 guests or more. Menus are plated Family Reception Style Prices exclude tax and gratuity,
18% Gratuity for parties of 8 or more,
SUNSET SOIREE
Roasted Tomatoes, Jalapeño, Onion, Lime Juice, Cilantro Salsa, White Corn Tortilla Chips
Marinated & Sauteed Beef Asada, Mexican Rice, Refried Beans, Pico De Gallo, Pepperjack Cheese, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Shredded Lettuce, wrapped in Chipotle Flour Tortilla
Diced Raw Ahi Tuna marinated in Soy Sauce, Sriracha, Sesame Oil, Furikake, Onion, and Green Onion, Garnished with Seaweed Salad
Pineapple, Watermelon and Cantaloupe, seasoned with Lime and Sea Salt, Ask for it Spiced!
$52 per person
Descanso Beach Club large party menus are for parties of 16 guests or more. Menus are plated Family Reception Style Prices exclude tax and gratuity,
18% Gratuity for parties of 8 or more,
DBC RAGER
Lemon Chicken Breast, Mixed Baby Greens, Iceberg Lettuce, Grilled Pineapple, Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes, Avocado, Feta Cheese and Orange Mint Vinaigrette
$49 per person
Mango Sherry Mignonette, Fresh Limes, Tapatio
Citrus Marinated Catch of the Day, Sweet Peppers, Red Onion, Cucumber, Cilantro, Radish, Avocado, Tortilla Chips
Angus Beef Patties, Lettuce, Tomato, American Cheese, Brioche Slider Buns, 1000 Island Dressing
Marinated Chicken Breast, Baby Mixed Greens, Chopped Lettuce, Grilled Pineapple, Cucumbers,
Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Avocado, Feta Cheese, Orange Mint Vinaigrette