29th Annual Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival

29th Annual Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival

When: October 8^th – 11^th,  and 15^th – 18^th

Where: Descanso Beach Club/Casino Ballroom

Admission: Click here for tickets

The longest running smooth jazz festival in America features smooth jazz stars performing “Unplugged at Descanso Beach Club” on Thursday evening and in the historic Casino Ballroom on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Catalina Island JazzTrax. 866-872-9849, www.jazztrax.com

Bargain Helicopter Packages

Got time for a quick escape? Consider a sweeping 15-minute helicopter ride to Catalina Island, where an immersive spa experience or a private beach cabana awaits. Island Express Helicopters’ new “Tower Suite at Island Spa Catalina for Two” featuring $150 spa vouchers and “Descanso Beach Club Cabana Package” with complimentary water, smoothies and towels starts at $378 per person. The price includes roundtrip transportation from Long Beach, San Pedro or Santa Ana to Avalon and then on to your destination of choice, any Monday through Thursday year-round.

For more information about these and other day tour packages, call 800-228-2566 or visit www.islandexpress.com.

Article written by  Sandra Barrera, Los Angeles Daily News

Castaway Concerts LIVE at Descanso Beach Club-Mick Adams and the Stones

Castaway Concerts LIVE at Descanso Beach Club-Mick Adams and the Stones
Castaway - Catalina Island Concerts take place at Descanso Beach Club on Catalina Island from 6:30pm-10:30pm; July 31st, August 14th and August 28th.

The Castaway Concerts will feature three individual nights of live music, amazing food, and drink in California's most beautiful island setting. Tickets available at eventbrite.com. Descanso Beach Club, 310-510-7410, www.visitcatalinaisland.com