Catalina Connection

Tropic Like It’s Hot!

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

CATALINA ISLAND— Grab your hula skirts and get down to Descanso Beach because they’re hosting an authentic luau with a traditional buffet and Polynesian hula dancers.

Descanso Beach Club in Avalon will host luaus July 29 and Sept. 2. The event is from 6-8 p.m. and price of admission is $45.

The menu will feature traditional luau foods like island mesclun greens, macaroni salad, shoyu ahi poke, lomi lomi tomato, and coconut cream haupia. In addition, a full no-host bar will be available for guests over 21.

The events are presented by the Catalina Island Company.

Descanso Beach Club will host two more summer Hawaiian-styled luaus this year.

Image courtesy of The Catalina Island Company

JUNE 2021 STATS:

AVERAGE TEMP – HIGH: 68 AVERAGE TEMP – LOW: 59 AVERAGE SEA TEMP: 67

RAIN (INCHES): 0

RAIN DAYS: 0 WEATHER WARNINGS: 3 PEOPLE ABOARD BOATS: 6408

VESSELS MOORED: 1602

VESSELS ANCHORED: 110

MOORINGS SOLD/ TRANSFERRED: 2/0

CITATIONS ISSUED/ DISCHARGES: 1/0

TOTAL CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS/VISITS: 28,963/9

Additional Harbor Patrol Stats:

Medical Assists – 12 Non-Medical Emergencies – 3 Enforcement encounters – 64 Public Assist – 116 Security Patrols – 283

CALENDAR FEATURE

The Ventura Harbor Village Has Options for Summertime Fun!

By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS

VENTURA— This year’s summer theme at the Ventura Harbor Village is “Find Your Seaside,” as the harbor kicks off summer with its summer music series and new summer themed treats.

On tap for summer by the sea is a new pop-up photo experience awaiting guests to shoot and post designed by California artist Alexis Andra and a celebration of the “805” for KHAY’s 100.7 FM 805 Day on Aug. 5 at the seashore.

Sun-sational Sounds

The Ventura Harbor Village has kicked off summer with a weekly sea-inspired soundtrack with DJ Seaside Saturdays from 12 -3 p.m. through Labor Day weekend on the Ventura Harbor Village Promenade Stage. Guests can soak up the summer rays and sip on refreshing cocktails on the outdoor patios throughout the village or shop for the newest summer wear at Ventura Harbor village. https://www.venturaharborvillage.com/events/

Visitors can salute the return of Ventura’s popular live Steel Drum Sundays from 12 - 3 p.m. through Labor Day on the Promenade Stage.

Soak In Vitamin Sea

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You can cool off on the sea with Ventura Boat Rentals, the largest fl eet of pedal boats on the Central Coast that come in various choices and colors with swans, ducks, and dragons! Visitors can rent kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, and electric boats to either paddle or cruise the marina waters to relax, enjoy, and view Harbor wildlife. https://www. venturaharborvillage.com/directory/ ventura-boat-rentals/

Visitors can visit Ventura Dive & Sport, which offers novice and expert enthusiasts an incredible selection of name brands, rentals, certifi ed dive instruction/training, and dive boat excursions off the Channel Islands. https://www.venturaharborvillage. com/directory/ventura-dive-sport/

Anglers of all levels, from beginners to veterans, can partake in Ventura Harbor Sportfi shing, a sportfi shing landing and a full tackle shop that offers rental equipment and fi shing licenses. https://www.venturasportfi shing. com/

Don’t Lose Focus After Dark

There are several after-dark entertainment zones for continuous entertainment as the sun sets at these activities:

The Ultimate Escape Rooms provide one hour of fun for up to 10 guests with a choice of different one-hour “escapes,” including The Attic, Wizard’s Lair, and Twisted Tales. venturaharborvillage.com/ directory/the-ultimate-escape-rooms/

Visitors can create memorable moments as the sun sets with live music and entertainment during summer evenings each weekend at the Boatyard Pub, Copa Cubana, Margarita Villa, 805 Bar & Grilled Cheese, The Greek Mediterranean Steak & Seafood, where diners can also witness performances by Greek dancers, in addition to comedy shows. venturaharborvillage.com/dine/

Ventura Boat Rentals offers specially lit nighttime dragons, ducks, or swan pedal boats for a one-of-a-kind magical experience on the water at Ventura Harbor Village every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night during summer. Reservations required. https://www. venturaharborvillage.com/directory/ ventura-boat-rentals/

Seas The Day

The Harbor’s Harbor Cove Beach offers a beachfront. Harbor Cove Beach boasts the nickname “Mother’s Beach” for its calm waters. Located steps away from great surfi ng off

The Ventura Harbor Village has created a 2022 summertime bucket list for visitors and residents. Ventura Boat Rentals offers vessels from kayaks to pedal boats og classic and wild designs. the south jetty, it also offers visitor parking and restrooms. https://www. venturaharborvillage.com/directory/ harbor-cove-beach-mothers-beach/ Surfer’s Knoll Beach offers a nice view of the Channel Islands’ coastline. This beach features sunbathing, sea glass hunting, one of Ventura’s favorite surf breaks, and leisurely walks across from shops and restaurants at Ventura Harbor Village. https://www. venturaharborvillage.com/directory/ surfers-knoll-beach/