Discover the best of the beach and warm vibes at the Bahía Resort Hotel y Catamarán Resort Hotel y Spa on Mission Bay this spring. Springtime makes an entrance at the Bahia and Catamaran with a plethora of activities to keep visitors entertained, including family-friendly movie nights, Polynesian cultural delights, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day festivities, wellness pursuits, and more.
Guests can wiggle their toes in the sand, bask in the sun, and make it a spring break to remember these top things to do at both resorts.
Aloha Spoken Here
The Polynesian-inspired Catamaran Resort gets into the “spirit of aloha” with several family-friendly, island-themed activities for guests amidst its tropical setting. The poolside Keiki Klub (Kids Club), going on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-3 p.m., features complimentary, interactive Hawaiian-inspired arts and crafts.
On Saturdays, guests of all ages can gather bayside with fresh flower Lei Making (cost $20), 3-4 p.m., and complimentary Hula Lessons, 4-5 p.m. Continuing the island vibe, every Saturday at 6 p.m. a Traditions of Polynesia show fills the air with rhythmic drums, hula dancing, and a torch lighting ceremony. On Saturdays and Sundays, 1-5 p.m., guests can also sway and hula to live Polynesian-inspired musical entertainment poolside while catching some rays or sipping on tropical drinks.
In a real-life, outdoor enchanted tiki room, guests can view the Catamaran’s six colorful talkative parrots during a daily Bird Show (except Sundays and Wednesdays) at 3 p.m. The resort’s fine feathered friends and professional bird handlers were recently featured in Fortune Magazine.
Party Cruises
The Bahia Belle After Dark Cruise returns on weekends, 8-11 p.m., popular with hotel guests and locals. While cruising the waters of the bay, partygoers can dance to DJ-spun music and imbibe in drink specials and featured breweries. The cruise boards at the Bahia Resort on Fridays and the Catamaran Resort on Saturdays. Cost: $20 for hotel guests; $30 for general admission. Guests must be 21-plus.
Gather with friends and family aboard the William D. Evans and Bahia Belle sternwheelers for four celebratory cruises this spring. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Cruise on the William D. Evans on March 17 (8:50 p.m.-12:30 a.m.), featuring DJ-spun music, festive drink specials, snacks, and a photo booth to capture guests “wearing of the green.” The cruise departs from the Bahia Resort. Cost: $45 per person; $30 early bird pricing. Reservations are required and guests must be 21-plus.
On April 9, families can hop over to the Bahia or Catamaran resorts to board the Easter Cruise on the William D. Evans (11:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m.), featuring live music, a Kids Corner with arts and crafts, mimosa specials, and Bloody Marys for moms and dads, and visits with the Easter Bunny. Cost: $40 general admission; complimentary for guests who purchase the Easter Day Champagne Brunch at Dockside 1953 in the Bahia Resort or Oceana Coastal Kitchen in the Catamaran Resort.
The William D. Evans will have a Cinco de Mayo Cruise on May 5 (9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.), departing from the Bahia Resort. Festivities include a cash bar and margarita specials, two DJs spinning music, and dancing. Cost: $60 per person; $40 early bird pricing. Reservations are required and guests must be 21+.
Families are invited aboard the William D. Evans for a Mother’s Day Cruise on May 14 (11:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m.), departing from the Bahia and Catamaran Resorts. Enjoy live music and Bloody Marys with toppings and mimosas to toast mom’s special day. Cost: $40 general admission; complimentary for guests who purchase the Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch at Dockside 1953 or Oceana Coastal Kitchen.
Screen Time
The Bahia and Catamaran resorts stage complimentary outdoor, family-friendly movie nights. Movies on the Bay take place at the Catamaran on Tuesdays and Fridays at dusk with a stunning backdrop of Mission Bay. Family Movie Night at the Bahia takes place every Saturday at 7 p.m. on the Resident’s Lounge patio.
Beach Bliss
A popular and relaxing open-air yoga session overlooking the calm waters of Mission Bay, Yoga on the Bay returns to the Catamaran Resort daily from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Yoga mats are provided.
Dive In
Weekends were made for play at the Bahia Resort’s newly refurbished junior Olympic-size swimming pool. On Saturdays and Sundays at noon, children accompanied by an adult are invited to join in fun pool games. Health and fitness-minded guests can participate in special wellness activities on the pool deck on Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m.
Get the scoop on more springtime activities, plus special offers and promotions, by visiting bahiahotel.com y catamaranresort.com.
