Title: Descanso Beach in California | Expedia.co.uk [Descanso Beach Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Descanso-Beach-Hotels.0-l6182414-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to California](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-California.d206.Flight-Destinations)[Descanso Beach Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Descanso-Beach.d6182414.Car-Hire-Guide)[California Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/California.d206.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Descanso Beach ![Catalina Island is only 22 miles from LA and makes for a good day trip from there. #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10745/d473014b-d81c-4885-9c4b-dea2b17d1e66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A short walk from the heart of Avalon on Catalina Island. On clear days it’s quite beautiful. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10745/74f22bee-3645-43a5-a825-0c32fd0556ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lazy day on the beach. Anybody up for kayaking? #travelbug #avalon #catalinaisland #california #socal #channelislands #beachbum #watersport](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10745/37a39006-0dcb-4f67-9155-d8def05b8c0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Descanso Beach Activities --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Descanso Beach Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Motel 6 Carson, CA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4200/4167/b5c3b6d1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Motel 6 Carson, CA £744 per person 4 May - 9 May found 6 hours ago Return flight included London (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX) 8/10 Very Good! (1,477 reviews) Clean room, great price Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026 ![SIRTAJ - Beverly Hills](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6120000/6117200/6117111/1ab57535_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### SIRTAJ - Beverly Hills South of Wilshire Save 100% on your flight £1,117 per person 31 May - 7 Jun found 1 day ago Return flight included London (LON) to Los Angeles (LAX) 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews) Nice room for the price. Price has gone up recently making it not my next choice. Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026 ![Motel 6 Long Beach, CA - International City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1070000/1069000/1068961/38640379_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Motel 6 Long Beach, CA - International City Central £766 per person 4 May - 9 May found 6 hours ago Return flight included London (LHR) to Long Beach (LGB) 7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews) The room was in good condition and clean. The front office staff could be more accommodating. I requested to check in early and was told to go away and come back in two hours.. Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025 ### Tours & day trips [See all 24 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6182414&location=Descanso+Beach&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Catalina Island: Yellow Semi-Submarine Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4733278/612d9942-cc54-4b60-8d63-abcb0627ad83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Catalina Island: Yellow Semi-Submarine Cruise 45m 9/10 21 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £42 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/catalina-island-yellow-semi-submarine-cruise.a4733278.activity-details?&rid=6182414&location=Descanso+Beach&swp=off) ![Undersea Expedition: Catalina Island Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1020000/f2309633-3bec-4e06-8839-b584296086e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Undersea Expedition: Catalina Island Tour 45m 9/10 34 Viator reviews £40 includes taxes & fees per adult 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Adventure & outdoor [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6182414&location=Descanso+Beach&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Catalina Island Private 2-Hour Tour of Avalon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47589746/588f1943-ff67-4eac-8723-d4da83329d08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Catalina Island Private 2-Hour Tour of Avalon 2h 10/10 31 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £221 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-hour-private-tour-of-avalon.a47589746.activity-details?&rid=6182414&location=Descanso+Beach&swp=off) ![Catalina Island Private Guided Golf Cart Tour of Avalon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3481300/a8ecc12b-7d4a-430f-9330-0c83ee0be388.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Catalina Island Private Guided Golf Cart Tour of Avalon 2h 10/10 338 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £227 includes taxes & 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