Catalina Sea Spa
Catalina Sea Spa
4.5
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
About
Located just steps from the beach in beautiful downtown Avalon, Catalina Island. We not only specialize in Couples massage but single massage as well. Let us relax you and your loved one in one of our beautifully decorated couples rooms each with a different theme. Wonderfully soothing coconut foot massages, peppermint scalp massages, and Lavender facial massages can be added to any service. Our packages can include hot stones, deep tissue, swedish, pregnancy, lomi-lomi, and swedish/thai combination. Whatever you choose you will LOVE our well trained and nurturing staff. Next time you are on the island come by and let us get our hands on you. See you soon!
Duration: 1-2 hours
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  • Andrea S
    Monterey, California3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Discovering a new pre-race ritual!
    We come to the island every Fall to participate in the Catalina Half Marathon. This year, my friend and I decided to pamper ourselves and get a pre -race massage to ready our muscles for the vigorous course. The staff at Catalina Sea Spa did not disappoint!! They were professional, calming, and responsive to our needs for just the right amount of pressure. I left the massage relaxed and feeling ready to do my best at the race. My friend took 1st in her age group for both men and women! I improved my time over the previous year's time. I think this will become a regular ritual before future races. Thank you Catalina Sea Spa!!
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 16 November 2023
  • Denise W
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best massage ever!
    I had Esther, who gave me the best 90 minute body, scalp and face massage! She was nice, asked how the pressure was every so often and how I felt. I've never had a massage this good, she knows what she's doing! It was the perfect ending to my 38.5 mile TCT hike! Go see her. You will not be disappointed!
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 16 November 2023
  • michael w
    Olympic Valley, California8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a massage !
    I have had countless massages over the years. Even had over 150 hours training in the Industry. My massage with Ester was absolutely sensational!!! It has been awhile since I have had a treatment where someone knows what they doing. Ester has a great firm touch, knows her kinesiology and provides a tremendous value to the experience! What a gem! Thank you!!!!
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 19 November 2023
  • Daniel M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    No words to describe the phenomenal experience here. Book an appointment, and you will not regret it
    Absolutely one of the best couples massages that me and my wife have ever had. Gypsy and Katherine were professionally the dynamic duo. They both were professional and catered to both of our needs. Will definitely come back when we visit the island again. So relaxing before our flights home. The manager that checked us in was extremely friendly and took care of us quickly and answered any questions we had. All around experience was a 10 but I could only give a 5. Keep up the fantastic work. God bless!!!
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 27 March 2024
  • Fearless67889911425
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing massage
    I had an executive session with Gypsy. Was incredibly relaxing and she was very professional and communicative. I always appreciate a massage therapist who checks in about the pressure and asks me what I would like most. She is a very interesting soul and a wonderful massage therapist. I enjoyed meeting you Gypsy. Thank you!
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 2 April 2024
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Kevin
Newport Beach, CA5 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Couples
They arbitrarily changed our appointment, they were completely rude, and they lied about it. I booked an appointment on July 21st for an appointment at 4 PM today, but then they arbitrarily rebooked us for 5:30 PM and lied to say that WE booked it. They completely ruined our day as we had other plans and reservations for that time.
Written 14 August 2021
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While I can 100% understand your frustration and disappointment (I truly can) your appt time mishap left us stumped as neither the manager or myself (owner) changed your appt time from 4pm to 5:30. After deliberating on this situation we resolved our spa software must have glitched and this was the end result. I appreciate the screenshots you included in your review which clearly showed what went wrong. However what I cant understand is how you thought it was acceptable to scream and cuss at the manager to the point that you made her cry. She was very professional with you and trying to make the best out of this situation on the fly but your anger overwhelmed her and she shut down. The saddest part about this booking mishap is that we could have fit you in at 4 after all but because you rattled her so much with insults she wasn't able to problem solve quickly to get you in at the desired time. In this scenario, although disappointed, kindness and patience would have gotten you what you wanted after all.
Written 19 August 2021
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Leah
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Friends
Run do not walk… fabulous experience. I did a couples massage with my BFF of 25 years. Let me be clear I am not a snob, but I’ve been lucky to have had massages at some of the top hotels and resorts in the world. The facility like all places on Catalina looks modest from the outside… and it is petite in size, but the rooms were well appointed and generous for the service at hand and lovely in style, and the perfect temperature which isn’t easy on an Island. I thought, “this will be nice”. Then Esther got to work and I thought “oh this is going to be Grand!! Her technique was advanced, her demeanor professional yet warm, the perfect pressure, just the right use of aerobatic oil and hit stones, and the kind of massage that I felt fully relaxed and for the first time all long weekend work slipped from my mind.

Spa manager Trecia was welcoming, efficient, professional, yet also embracing the informal charm that is core to being on Catalina. My BFF and I already already making our next months plans and we plan to work them around another visit the Catalina Sea Spa.
Written 30 August 2021
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Jason W
Costa Mesa, CA5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 • Couples
Me and my girlfriend booked a couples message experience for our birthdays. 1st they called and offered to make it more special by throwing in some additional experiences. 2nd we were taking a cruise to Catalina and due to the rough water conditions we couldn’t make it to the island and had to miss our Spa experience. They were totally understanding and accommodating and offered us a full refund that same day. Amazing customer service experience. We live in Orange County and will be coming back on principle alone.
Written 24 January 2023
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Koby M
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • Couples
My wife and I got couples massage and realized we had not gotten the same treatment. Based on what they could feel and from little what we told them, my massage therapist was able to give me a unique massage based on my needs. Walking out of there I could feel a major difference in all my main tight areas. 10/10 would recommend
Written 29 October 2021
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Joe B
Ventura, CA11 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021 • Couples
Having reserved a 120-minute couples massage during our stay in Catalina, this full-priced spa left a lot to be desired. Upon arrival, the staff couldn’t provide any guidance or suggestions on parking (the spa is surrounded by 1-hour parking limits). I asked my masseuse to slow down three different times during my massage, to no avail (English was not her first language). She was also stifling a cough throughout the evolution. While my partner enjoyed her massage and masseuse, I was not happy with my experience and will not be back.
Written 19 April 2021
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Johnna S
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2021 • Couples
We now live in Avalon, Catalina Island.
Both my husband and I have had NUMEROUS MASSAGES on a regular basis back in Manhattan Beach. After his massage today his first words were: this is the best massage I’ve ever had!!! Barbara was his masseuse and he is her number one fan.
My masseur, Kai was so knowledgeable. My neck and shoulders have been extremely tight and painful. He knew exactly how to dig into the most painful spots and release lots of knots and tension.

Catalina Sea Spa is so professionally run, it is a joy and we consider it the best professional massages on the island.
Written 13 September 2021
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Dusty K
LA3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021 • Couples
One of the best massages I have ever received on vacation. Ruben was my massage therapist and he was great - very technically skilled, good pressure (I like firm pressure), and found and worked out knots I didn’t know I had. Highly recommend.
Written 25 November 2021
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Joe and Lisa N
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2021
I have only had three massages in my 52 years and I will definitely continue to ask myself why. Ester was my massage therapist and she was amazing. I chose the peppermint scalp massage and the foot massage package with a full body massage. She addressed all of my tension areas and even gave me suggestions on how to address these areas on my own at home. She used every last minute to work out all of my muscle tightness, while making sure I was comfortable. The room was designed to encourage relaxation and comfort. The location was ideal because it is only steps from harbor taxi dock and local shopping. I will definitely make an appointment for another massage at Catalina Sea Spa on my next visit to Avalon. I strongly recommend all visitors to Avalon to give Catalina Sea Spa a visit.
Written 7 October 2021
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Helene G
1 contribution
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
My friend and I booked a 90 minutes massage on February 17th 2020 for 6pm. An hour or so later I received a call to ask us if we could change the time since someone was already booked for that time, although the woman I booked it with went to check if the time was open. Anyway, we didn’t mind changing the time. So we arrived 10 minutes before 4:30. We were greeted and brought to our room and were told it wouldn’t take long. Our massage therapists came 10 minutes late. The massage was awesome. My friend had an injury and the therapist was gentle and helpful. What we have a problem with is that our 90 minutes massage was really a 70 minutes massage since they didn’t add the 10 minutes we lost because of their tardiness. Also, we didn’t get a receipt after paying and oddly enough, nobody was actually waiting for a massage for the 6:00 appointment they had previously cancelled on us.
Written 18 February 2020
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Jessica R
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
This is my go to spot for massage on the island of Catalina..The booking process is super simple, and the spa itself is perfectly clean. Now let's get to the best part..the therapists. I highly recommend Barbara and Esther. These gals are angels when it comes to their art of massage. They are intuitive, sensual, and talented at giving the body what it needs. I'll be honest that I'm extremely picky when it comes to massage...too picky for my own good. Every time I see Barbara or Esther I know I'm in good hands!
Written 7 September 2022
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