Massages By the Sea

Decided to try the moonlight couples massage. It was a very nice experience for us. Great way to end our mini Catalina Island get away. It is by the Descanso Beach Club which has a very nice view of the water, yachts and the cabanas. We didn’t have a hard time finding the place. They also called in advance to confirm our appointment.
Although a little chilly outside, we asked that the curtains be opened during the massage so we can get a nice view of the water. (it didn’t really matter that much to be honest, because we were facing down half of the time). It was still nice too see the nice the beautiful scenery after though. Also, the massage table is heated so we were warm and comfortable.
I was worried that the place will be loud as some reviewers noted, but it was very nice and quiet when we went. No noisy people outside just a wild deer walking outside. The massage was amazing. We felt very refreshed after the massage!
Overall it was a nice experience and the champagne at the end is the icing on the cake.

I would only recommend this place if your doing be getting massage by Eric he was amazing! But over all this business has horrible customer service: My husband and I went on 3÷31÷16 for couples massage under the moon light when we called they told us be sure get there 15 early so we can use restroom to freshen up well we get to beach there NO lighting NO signs NO restrooms after wondering in dark for about 10 min we found the cabanas. The lady there just laughed when we told her we had hard time finding the place then she had to drive us back to town to use public restrooms. My massage was done by Eric he was great! My husband experience was not so good there was very cold draft the space heater didn’t help and the lady doing his massage didn’t do anything try help with cold breeze it was 8:30 pm being so close beach it was very cold we were expecting large heaters private area to enjoy our champion but Nope you seat on small bench and get two cups and small bottle of champion in the cold ! They did give us blanket but didn’t help. We decide to leave immediately but lady had very difficult time with our CC was more concern shutting down and being as cold it was we left not realizing she never gave us CC back it was actually left on the on the deck over night until next morning when we went looking for it. If that wasn’t bad enough we went back to spa speak to someone about this and management was just plain rude, and very unprofessional.

My husband and I got the couples massage. I called a couple weeks in advanced for our appointment. I don’t remember the guy who gave massaged me but he was very good. Nice outdoors environment but it got a little loud for a few minutes because there were kids running around in the grass in front of the massage area.

Armando Is the best massage man on the island! He applies the perfect pressure and comfort that anyone could ask for. The environment is beautiful directly by the ocean. It’s the thing to do while visiting Catalina! I will definitely be back and will be personally requesting Armando! He is such a nice person and makes you feel right at home. Can’t wait to return to the island and get the most amazing massage :-)

I can’t even begin to express how upset I am. It’s my anniversary and I made reservations two weeks ago to have a couples massage the first day at Catalina at 5pm. We walked to the address provided on Unilocal… on the corner of Beacon and Catalina… no business. This was 4pm. I attempted to call several times to confirm an address. No answer. I looked at my calendar and saw the map provided on the website, at the very end of Descanso Beach Club. After crossing town we asked a local club employee who directed us to the tents. No on present at the stand. I tried calling again for 30 minutes. No answer. There aren’t any directions or procedures on the website. First day of our trip ruined. Do not recommend at all to reserve here. Save the money and make an appointment with a reliable business.

Wish they answered their phones. We had an appointment and when we arrived no one was there. We even called an hour ahead of time to confirm the location.
I can’t confirm nor deny whether the massages are nice or not since we weren’t able to get one during our reserved time.
The cabanas are at the Descanso club– right across from a grass field. Beautiful location but very noisy with all the kids playing soccer and the DJ playing at the beach club. Noise doesn’t bother me much but if you prefer the peaceful massage then this might not be your cup of tea.

Armando was my massage therapist, and I have to say, it was an amazing experience. Loved being out by the beach. He used a perfect mixture of aromatherapy to help me relax and enjoy every moment. I got the full body massage and I am usually a little intimidated but he made me feel very comfortable. His massage techniques were amazing. I’m glad I got this massage before I left the Island that day or I would have probably gone back everyday and made myself broke. Haha… Thanks Armando.

Best massage I’ve ever had. Ask for Armando. He knows what he’s doing. He’s very empathetic; I didn’t have to tell him «more to the right» etc — he just gets it. I had a deep tissue massage. Yes all massages feel good but trust me, I’ve had a lot of massages and this one was the ultimate. The setting at Descano is really nice too. Birds chirping, little children playing, sea breeze. It was fantastic!

I recently went to Massages by the Sea for a massage. I asked for the sampler, which included swedish, deep tissue, hot stone and reflexology. My massage therapist was Lili Sandoval. She was fantastic! She gave me the best massage of my life. She targeted the areas that I had trouble with and her technique was fabulous! I felt like a different person afterwards. I loved the atmosphere of being near the water. I would definitely recommend Lili if you would like to feel renewed!

Took my queen for a Moonlite massage this past weekend and I most definitely made the right choice. Not too far from the main part of Catalina, we both got massages under the stars with a great ocean view. We were greeted with with champagne as they set up our area and sat us down where we had a great view of the ocean. Then they brought us to our cabanas where we received our massages with the surprise of hot stones… although listed on the massage description, I completely forgot about them until I felt a burning sensation on my back after the initial shock, i couldn’t get over how good it actually felt. I can’t imagine another massage without them. As the massage came to an end, I looked over to my queen and saw the biggest smile on her face. Then she said «I’ve been to plenty of spa’s and this by far has been the most relaxed I’ve ever been after a massage.» She credited KAYLIE (I apologize if I spelled her name wrong) for her exemplary massage that night.
I will definitely come back, and I most definitely recommend this place to those looking for a great spa experience.

I recently went to Catalina Island for a get away. While there had a massage by the sea with Armando Padilla. Hands down the best massage therapist I’ve ever had!

This was the best massage I have ever had in my entire life. My masseuse stayed for myself and 3 friends to get massages and we all emerged miraculously refreshed and glowing with delight. I am not kidding when I say it was by far the best massage I have ever had. Thank you!

$ 40 for 30 minute massage, I can’t finish my happy ending massage that quick… o wait this is not one of those places, but they do offer a real good massage right by the sea as advertised.
Me and Mrs Slumdog decided to try this place out after we finished some intense zip-​lining in Catalina Island. They offered a 30 minute Sweedish massage in these tents located right by the sea. The massage itself was great as the masseuse did a great job of hitting all the pressure points and even asked before they went any deeper, which I ask the ladies all times, which is always the right thing to do, that’s why they call me Deep… Now back to the massage review!!!
My only knock about the massage was the curtains were not closed all the way and flew open at times while we were getting the massage that means everybody saw me in my tighty whities and I only like to strip at appropriate locations and at my own discretion!?! They need to fix that issue or get some stronger curtains.
Other than that I would love to get a massage here again and highly recommend it to anybody who is visiting Catalina Island to peep this place out!!!

Every time I visit Descanso Beach Club I make sure I book a massage. I have never experienced anything but fabulous massage therapists and fantastic service. Feeling the ocean breeze through the massage tent is so relaxing and soothing. Looking forward to the next one. Highly recommend.

What a wonderful experience! I’ve had many professional massages before & this was one of the best experiences I’ve had.
My husband & I had rented a pair of chaise lounges at the Descanso Beach Club (another great deal) for the day. We wanted to enhance the experience since it was our anniversary so we decided to get massages. We were not disappointed!
They were very discreet in letting you change. You could choose to have an open air massage or they would close the curtains if you preferred more privacy. If course the whole point was the experience of being outdoors so both my husband & I had the curtains wide open. The massage therapists were still very discreet that nothing showed to the public as they gave you a massage.
My therapist was Stephen and he was wonderful. He asked questions beforehand & listened to me during to give me a relaxing & stress relieving massage.
I highly recommend massages by the sea!

I get a massage about once a month, so I thought id try one out again while we were visiting catalina. I got a lucky enough to get a massage by ARMANDO, and I swear I have never experienced anything as wonderful in my life! He was literally doing acrobatics on my back as I laid there in heaven. Ask for him when you visit! It’s a life changer!

Here’s one of the more honest reviews you will read:

First of all the staff isn’t bad and they did an okay job trying to fix this issue. From what the owners told me, this business has a lot of problems with noisy people hanging around because it is located on a park and a stone’s throw away from Descanzo beach.
After mentioning that people were being too loud within the first half of my session nothing happened and the noise stayed the same. I understand that kids want to have fun and you can’t control it but not while I’m paying a couple hundred bucks on a massage. After describing this situation to the owners they simply told me that if I had a problem with the noise, I should have walked out half way through the session. We debated on the problem a bit more, and they luckily gave me a percentage off of my massage, but I think everyone should know that the location is prone to noise before making their reservation. None the less be WARNED: THE MASSAGE IS GOOD, BUT THE SOUNDS OF BASEBALL MIGHT RUIN YOUR MASSAGE. Good luck and safe travels!

Excellent service by Armando. Lucia at check-​in is very accommodating. Truely has to be the most relaxing outdoor massage I’ve had thus far. Great price and great service. Ohhh and I loved their aromatherapy scent (mix of citrus and lemongrass, amazing!!)

I came to Catalina to celebrate my birthday and took advantage of their discounted offer for birthdays. The BEST massage ever! Lucia at the check in was so pleasant and nice. My massage was with Armando. He was attentive to the areas I needed. He used just the right amount of pressure. The aromatherapy oils smelled wonderfully. It was a peaceful and relaxing experience to be so close to the sea. My first outdoor massage but hopefully not the last. I would definitely come back again!

I had a massage with Brian Malloy. He had the perfect amount of pressure. He was extremely professional and talked as much and as little as I wanted. He was able to relieve my stress and truly relax me and get a kink out of my neck. It was so great I think I’ll book another massage with Brian tomorrow! The location was incredible right on the beach!
Thank you Brian!