History
Descanso Beach Ocean Sports/ Catalina Island Expeditions is a year 'round island business dedicated to providing quality Catalina Island experiences & environmental awareness. Created by Randy Brannock & Mary Stein, who 1st worked together as commercial divers, then as co-owners of Catalina Divers Supply. While owners (1986-1995), Mary & Randy added their years of experiences on the water plus their positions as former youth leaders to integrate snorkel tours & underwater education programs into their scuba business. The opportunity to take their business knowledge and start an entirely new venture in the fast-growing kayak industry came in 1994. Their eco tours of Catalina Island's gentle lee shore have introduced thousands of men, women & children to the wonders of Catalina Island's natural world through the experiences of kayaking, stand up paddling and snorkeling. A family business, daughter Auroura Brannock is manager/ human resources, son Jake Brannock is lead guide & trainer.
Specialties
Watersports fun at Descanso Beach including kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, snorkeling, tube rentals and more. Kayak Eco-tours, snorkel tours, customized paddle events for groups from 2 to 40 participants. We're open year around at Avalon, Catalina Island.