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Paddle away from the Marina del Rey shoreline into a bustling harbor world where sea lions, dolphins and a parade of boats are the main attractions. This guided 2-hour kayak/SUP tour combines calm water paddling with wildlife viewing and practical coastal skills.
Paddle away from the Marina del Rey shoreline into a bustling harbor world where sea lions, dolphins and a parade of boats are the main attractions. This guided 2-hour kayak/SUP tour combines calm water paddling with wildlife viewing and practical coastal skills.
You push off from Mother's Beach and the city softens: hulls click on cleats, gulls cut lazy arcs and a colony of sea lions barks from a sun-warmed piling. Boats of every size line the finger slips like parked stories, and the guide points you toward the main channel where currents and curiosity meet.
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Operated by Fun Surf LA · Marina del Rey, CA
You push off from Mother's Beach and the city softens: hulls click on cleats, gulls cut lazy arcs and a colony of sea lions barks from a sun-warmed piling. Boats of every size line the finger slips like parked stories, and the guide points you toward the main channel where currents and curiosity meet.
Marina del Rey is a constructed harbor — dredged and built in the 1960s to create one of the largest small-boat harbors in the U.S. Beneath the polished docks lies coastal plain geology and an urban estuary that supports eelgrass beds and waterfowl. This is also Tongva territory; modern marina culture mixes recreational boating with working commercial corridors and a local seafood scene along the breakwater.
On a two-hour tour you'll learn basic paddling technique, safety around boat traffic and how to read the channel's slow currents. Expect a mostly flat, low-elevation paddle of roughly 1–3 miles round-trip depending on how far the group explores. Wildlife encounters are common — sea lions haul out on floating docks, dolphins sometimes ride the bow wakes, and terns and pelicans patrol the water.
Practically: wear water-friendly shoes and sun protection, hydrate before launch, and listen to the briefing — life jackets are provided. Wind can pick up in the afternoon; morning sessions are calmer and better for wildlife viewing. The experience is ideal for beginners with moderate fitness and for paddlers who enjoy an urban-waterfront setting with a healthy dose of wildlife.
No — guides cover basic kayak and SUP technique during the safety briefing; a moderate fitness level helps for the two-hour duration.
Yes, life jackets are supplied and required for all participants.
Wildlife sightings are common but not guaranteed — sea lions are frequent, dolphins appear often but unpredictably.
Meet at Mother's Beach, 4101 Admiralty Way; nearest recommended parking is Lot #11 at 14101 Panay Way.
Fun Surf LA operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You push off from Mother's Beach and the city softens: hulls click on cleats, gulls cut lazy arcs and a colony of sea lions barks from a sun-warmed piling. Boats of every size line the finger slips like parked stories, and the guide points you toward the main channel where currents and curiosity meet.
You push off from Mother's Beach and the city softens: hulls click on cleats, gulls cut lazy arcs and a colony of sea lions barks from a sun-warmed piling. Boats of every size line the finger slips like parked stories, and the guide points you toward the main channel where currents and curiosity meet.
Marina del Rey is a constructed harbor — dredged and built in the 1960s to create one of the largest small-boat harbors in the U.S. Beneath the polished docks lies coastal plain geology and an urban estuary that supports eelgrass beds and waterfowl. This is also Tongva territory; modern marina culture mixes recreational boating with working commercial corridors and a local seafood scene along the breakwater.
On a two-hour tour you'll learn basic paddling technique, safety around boat traffic and how to read the channel's slow currents. Expect a mostly flat, low-elevation paddle of roughly 1–3 miles round-trip depending on how far the group explores. Wildlife encounters are common — sea lions haul out on floating docks, dolphins sometimes ride the bow wakes, and terns and pelicans patrol the water.
Practically: wear water-friendly shoes and sun protection, hydrate before launch, and listen to the briefing — life jackets are provided. Wind can pick up in the afternoon; morning sessions are calmer and better for wildlife viewing. The experience is ideal for beginners with moderate fitness and for paddlers who enjoy an urban-waterfront setting with a healthy dose of wildlife.