2-Hour Kayak or Paddleboard with Sea Lions in Marina del Rey
Overview
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2 hours
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Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of beautiful Marina del Rey marina while kayaking or standup paddle boarding. Discover unique sail and power boats and spot local wildlife (sea lions, dolphins and a big variety of birds).
Our kayak/SUP tour takes a responsible approach to tourism and environmental stewardship. We're proud to offer a 100% sustainable way to explore Marina del Rey's natural beauty.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
You will start the tour from meeting the guide at mellow sandy Mother's beach. The guide will tell you about the local environment and marine life, kayaking/paddle-boarding techniques and safety while enjoying peaceful atmosphere of Los Angeles boaters realm. After that you will board on kayaks and/or SUPs and paddle towards the main channel of the Marina. On the way you will be able to observe all the beautiful and extraordinary boats and search for sea lions, birds, dolphins and other marine life (these are the wild animals and we can't guarantee that you'll see them, but in majority of the time we do). This is a small capacity tour with limited amount of equipment (we have 4 SUPs, 2 double kayaks and 2 single kayaks). Please indicate your choice during the reservation in order to secure the preferred equipment.
What‘s Included
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board (we offer 2 double kayaks, 2 single kayaks and 4 SUPs on first come first served basis)
Life jacket
Towel
Sunscreen
Options
Kayak or Paddleboard with Sea Lions
Reviews
59 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very friendly and fun
Taeya W,,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide Tyler was very nice and respectful. He made sure we all felt safe and had fun. The sea lions were lovely to see and it wasn’t too warm or cold!
Fun but not informational
rlswright1,,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Kayaking around the marina was a great way to spend time on the water and get a great view of all the boats. Our guide was very friendly and patient with a first-time kayaker, but when I choose to pay for a tour over self-guided, I expect to hear stories, anecdotes, lore, information, history, and/or fun facts about the area we are visiting. Our guide had three trivia questions.
Highly recommend
AnaLiza Q,,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Group of 5 enjoyed this fun, relaxing tour of Marina and saw plenty of sea lions. Four took single kayaks and one double. Tyler was a knowledgeable guide.
Great excursion
April M,,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This trip was a fun trip around the harbor to see Sea Lions. We saw many. As long as you are in great shape, you will love it.
Not as Advertised and Poor Tour Guide
Vanessa S,,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00I did not see all the seals that were advertised that I would see. The guide, Tyler, left me a couple of times and then when I asked where all the seals were, he’s like there’s some over there. Did you get enough views of the seals sarcastically. Then he was sure to try to get his tip by asking everybody as they got off the kayaks to open their Zella accounts or Venmo to tip him and add him. It was just a kayak tour around boats, and I did not see all the seals that were advertised in the brochure online
Fun way to pass 2 hours- and see some sea lions
mgritzer,,Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This was a fun way to spend 2 hours on a beautiful July day in the marina. We did see sea lions, and were able to get somewhat close to them without causing a ruckus. However, what we mostly saw were boats. Docked boats, boats coming in and out of the marina, and children learning how to sail in tiny sail boats. A friend of mine was in from out of town, and we decided this would be a cool activity to try that neither of us had ever done before. I will say that our guide really didn't tell us much. He pointed out sea lions, but was definitely not a naturalist or a historian. He didn't tell us any interesting facts about sea lions, and only gave us a few facts about the marina. We spent about 1 hour paddling out toward the breakwater, and then an hour coming back. Most of that time was just casual conversation. It was a pleasant time, but not a learning experience. So if you are hoping to learn a lot, this may not be the activity for you. But If you were new to paddle boarding, like us, then at least you have an experienced person with you to help if something goes wrong. There was a wind blowing us out of the basin, so going out was easy. Coming back in required a lot more effort due to the wind resistance. You definitely want to be in some physical shape. One thing to note is there not a place to store things, but the guide was in a kayak, and he carried our shoes and our bag. We did get a little wet from boat wakes, but did not really need towels. We left most of our things in the car, and I put my car keys and phone in a wet bag. Sunglasses and a hat are good on a sunny day. Overall a fine experience.
Tyler was a wonderful...
Samantha R,,Jul 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tyler was a wonderful guide!! We enjoyed our time on the kayaks! We traveled from Nebraska and this was the first event we did! We saw many birds and a sea lion! I would definitely recommend to others!
Fantastic
Robert S,,Dec 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Walker was a Great Guide and brought us to see Seals and great yachts. Had Fun and would go again - Good Kayak
Great relaxed SUP and kayak tour
Amanda B,,Oct 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great 2 hour SUP tour with Walker. We toured the Marina Del Ray boats at the Marina at a relaxed pace and Walker pointed out all the marine wildlife and points of interest. Meeting point is by car park 11 and the beach next to the children’s playground I mention this as we were not exactly sure where to go in the beginning.
Beginner-Friendly Adventure!
Aurora L,,Aug 31, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This was SO much fun! We had never been kayaking or paddle boarding before, but I am happy to say it was very beginner friendly (even for my 65 y/o mom!). We got to see lots of sea lions and enjoyed the beautiful weather.
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