2-Hour Kayak or Paddleboard with Sea Lions in Marina del Rey

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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

On this small-group kayaking or paddleboard tour, you’ll hit the scenic coastlines of Marina del Ray for a hands-on nature immersion. Learn kayaking or paddleboard techniques from your guide, and get a chance to spot local wildlife like sea lions, dolphins, and different varieties of seabird. Tours are capped at only seven participants for a personalized experience.

A small-group paddleboard or kayaking excursion in Marina del Ray
Escape the bustle of the city and enjoy an invigorating adventure on the Pacific
Learn about the local environment and marine life from your guide
Head down the main channel of the famous marina, and spot wildlife species

What's Included

Life jacket
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board (we offer 2 double kayaks, 2 single kayaks and 4 SUPs on first come first served basis)

Towel
Sunscreen

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

4242 Via Marina, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, USA
Meet your guide at the entrance of The Hive cafe Marina del Rey, located at the AMLI apartment complex. The closest parking is Parking Lot #11 at 14101 Panay Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

codyphipps99

This experience was great!! Walker was great guide and very knowledgeable and safety is definitely his priority. This was very relaxing, fun, and just overall a great experience. I highly recommend this experience, you won’t regret it!

Reviews

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36 reviews

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Great choice!

Kelly_G, May 2024

Lots of sea lions on the docks and boats! Walker was so kind and friendly. Easy and safe trip, definitely recommend for others.

Highlight of our trip!

Chelsea_M, Apr 2024

My husband and I had such an amazing time on this excursion! It ended up being just us two on the tour and we were so thankful that Walker still look us out! It was such an amazing experience and Walker was so knowledgeable about the Marina and the wildlife that we were seeing! We got to see a lot of seals up close and personal and had a great day out on the water! After the tour was over Walker gave us some suggestions on places to visit while in California and some tips on places to travel the next time we’re in town! I highly recommend this tour whether you’re a pro out on the water or a beginner! We would definitely do this again! Thank you for such a great afternoon Walker!

Not a great experience

Arlene_T, Apr 2024

Had a last minute emergency arise, and no credit for future tour would be granted by viator. Basically threw away $138

Our guide Walker was...

WILLIAM_M, Mar 2024

Our guide Walker was great! Knowledgeable and great personality! Saw lots of sea lions! Recommended this tour!

Sea lions galore

Jill_G, Nov 2023

We had a lovely kayak with Walker! The marina is beautiful and we saw lots of sea lions. Walker is very knowledgeable and the weather couldn’t have been better. I highly recommend!

Awesome day, awesome guide

Rhonda_C, Sep 2023

What a great kayak trip! Our guide Walker was awesome - very knowledgeable about the sport, the area and the sea lions. He was patient with everyone who was a beginner and made the trip enjoyable and relaxed. This was well worth the money and I would highly recommend.

Unmissable!

Thomas_F, Aug 2023

Walker was a fantastic guide, really helpful and friendly. We had a leisurely ride through the Marina, feeling very safe and managed to get up close and personal with the very cute sea lions! It was a great experience and I’d highly recommend it!

A must do experience

codyphipps99, Aug 2023

My guide MrWalker was...

jazmin_j, Aug 2023

My guide MrWalker was amazing. He was very patient and understanding. He took an amazing video of us

Great day on the water.

Lauren_T, Jul 2023

Knowledgable and fun guide! Beautiful views. Great equipment. Perfect for out of town guests on a hot summer day.

Relaxing

William_T, Jul 2023

Walker was/is a super great guide. This didn’t feel “touristy”, had way more of a laid back feel to it. Very relaxing and great workout (arms) too! Appreciated this enjoyable afternoon!

Fun Way to get Moving!

Maribelle_L, Jun 2023

Great guide! He was friendly and patient with all skill levels. It was tricky to find the entrance, but neighboring buildings were incredibly helpful and the number to call for help was quick and cordial.

Good times

Ariana_W, May 2023

Great guide, adorable sea lions. Very friendly and informative. Would definitely book with them again to try the surf lessons!

Excellent outing

BrookRobinson, May 2023

Walker was an excellent and knowledgeable guide. My girlfriend and I were new at kayaking, and he was really good with training and making it so enjoyable.

Great time, lots of sea lions

Gretchen_V, Apr 2023

We did the tour with Walker. It was just us on a Tuesday morning and we chose a tandem kayak. The equipment was great, and Walker was a great guide. He's very knowledgeable about the area, sea lions, other local sea life, has great recommendations for other things to do in California, and was very pleasant to hang out with for a couple hours. I did not do a paddle board because I am jot experienced on them, but after he shared his knowledge, I'm confident I can and should try a paddle board next time. Saw so many sea lions and had time to take a turn around the marinas as well. Highly recommend.

Fun Outing for Friends

Gabby_D, Apr 2023

The sea lions were adorable. Our instructor was very friendly and joked a lot. The actual kayaking wasn't that bad, especially if you're a beginner. Kids will really enjoy this activity.

Fun!

Julianne_H, Mar 2023

Plenty of animals. Beautiful day. Great guide Walker was amazing and super friendly and knowledgeable

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you for sharing your experience. We are happy you had wonderful time and will share your review with Walker, your positive feedback is very important for our guides. We would be glad to see you again! Thank you!

We loved it

Jonah_S, Jul 2022

A great experience all around. The guides were fantastic. I had my 14 year old and his friend go and they LOVED it.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Kayaking is great for all ages! We are glad you to to enjoy the kayak tour and would love to host you again! Thank you for your review!

Fun day out on the water.

Mark_G, Jul 2022

Great experience friendly knowledgeable guide. We were fortunate enough to observe a huge sea lion from close up.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

We are glad you had a great kayak tour, and got to see a sea lion! Thank you for your review!

Along with sea lions, we...

Martha_H, Jul 2022

Along with sea lions, we got a close encounter with dolphins as well! Our guide, Walker, was great. Great at teaching us with clarity.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Wow! That's amazing that you saw dolphins too! Walker is a great tour guide for sure too! Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We would love to host you again.