Paddle through calm waters, spot sea lions, and take in the beauty of Marina del Rey.
Marina del Rey, · Water sports
Free cancellation
Listing highlights
Around 2 hrs experience
Hosted in English
What you’ll do
4.83 out of 5 stars, from 385 ratings
4.83, · 385 ratings
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Roman
Netanya, Israel
, · 3 weeks ago
We really enjoyed the kayaking tour! 🌊 It was great to see the sea lions in their natural habitat. We didn’t see many, but it was still a fun experience with beautiful views and a great atmosphere. Definitely recommend it! 🦭🛶
Anqi
Chicago, IL
, · August 2026
Do NOT recommend
The guide desperately needs more training. She is not familiar with the area and could not answer the vast majority of our questions (about sea lions/birds we saw and local history). We booked the tour instead of just renting a kayak because we are curious about the local ecology and history but she barely added any value beyond carrying the kayak to the water. Worse, she told us there's no public restroom or shower nearby. I'm glad we decided to ask around and found them instead of just believing her and carrying all the sand back to the car. She's also on her phone from time to time chatting with someone in Spanish during our tour. If you are genuinely interested in learning about the local area expecting more than just "the red house is cute", do NOT book the tour here.
Brian
Hartsville, SC
, · August 2026
Everything went great.
Helen
London, United Kingdom
, · August 2026
We had a brilliant time kayaking and canoeing around Marina del Rey with Elvis from California Adventures he was helpful with the basics of how to padel and steer and directed us straight to the best place to see sea lions. He was helpful and friendly and even helped bury our son in the sand at the end much to his delight! For us it was well worth paying a bit more than just a rental fee to have someone help us navigate and paddle safely.
Ashlye
Scottsdale, AZ
, · August 2026
It took us a minute to locate our guide Elvis, but one we did he had all the supplies we needed including life vests and dry bags. My son and I did a double kayak and he was incredibly kind and encouraging with him. He knew where the seals were and got us to them efficiently. He was also very conscious about our safety crossing the slots. We had lots of fun conversation about random things. My only ask would have been a little more knowledge of the surrounding shore area when I had tourist questions. Elvis was very polite and if I saw him in a bar or restaurant I would definitely say hi!
Namita
United States
, · May 2026
Good experience for groups but definitely an arm workout! We saw some cute sea lions. Host could have put a shirt on though and been more professional by not drinking during the tour, wearing a shirt, and providing more history of the marina or just technical tips on kayaking better.
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Where we’ll meet
Mothers Beach
Marina del Rey, California, 90292
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I enjoy many types of outdoor activities and love being in nature. Whether it's surfing the waves or walking the beach, snowboarding the mountain or hiking a trail, there is something special about connecting with nature. I've been surfing, snowboarding, kayaking, and paddle boarding for many years now.
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Things to know
Guest requirements
Guests ages 8 and up can attend.
Activity level
The activity level for this experience is moderate and the skill level is beginner.
What to bring
Comfortable outfit (please keep in mind that there is always a risk to get wet), Sunscreen, Water
Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.
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Kayak or Paddle Board with Sea Lions in Marina
4.83 · 385 reviews
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What you’ll do
4.83 out of 5 stars, from 385 ratings
4.83, · 385 ratings
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Roman
Netanya, Israel
, · 3 weeks ago
We really enjoyed the kayaking tour! 🌊 It was great to see the sea lions in their natural habitat. We didn’t see many, but it was still a fun experience with beautiful views and a great atmosphere. Definitely recommend it! 🦭🛶
Anqi
Chicago, IL
, · August 2026
Do NOT recommend
The guide desperately needs more training. She is not familiar with the area and could not answer the vast majority of our questions (about sea lions/birds we saw and local history). We booked the tour instead of just renting a kayak because we are curious about the local ecology and history but she barely added any value beyond carrying the kayak to the water. Worse, she told us there's no public restroom or shower nearby. I'm glad we decided to ask around and found them instead of just believing her and carrying all the sand back to the car. She's also on her phone from time to time chatting with someone in Spanish during our tour. If you are genuinely interested in learning about the local area expecting more than just "the red house is cute", do NOT book the tour here.
Brian
Hartsville, SC
, · August 2026
Everything went great.
Helen
London, United Kingdom
, · August 2026
We had a brilliant time kayaking and canoeing around Marina del Rey with Elvis from California Adventures he was helpful with the basics of how to padel and steer and directed us straight to the best place to see sea lions. He was helpful and friendly and even helped bury our son in the sand at the end much to his delight! For us it was well worth paying a bit more than just a rental fee to have someone help us navigate and paddle safely.
Ashlye
Scottsdale, AZ
, · August 2026
It took us a minute to locate our guide Elvis, but one we did he had all the supplies we needed including life vests and dry bags. My son and I did a double kayak and he was incredibly kind and encouraging with him. He knew where the seals were and got us to them efficiently. He was also very conscious about our safety crossing the slots. We had lots of fun conversation about random things. My only ask would have been a little more knowledge of the surrounding shore area when I had tourist questions. Elvis was very polite and if I saw him in a bar or restaurant I would definitely say hi!
Namita
United States
, · May 2026
Good experience for groups but definitely an arm workout! We saw some cute sea lions. Host could have put a shirt on though and been more professional by not drinking during the tour, wearing a shirt, and providing more history of the marina or just technical tips on kayaking better.
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0 of 0 items showing
Where we’ll meet
Mothers Beach
Marina del Rey, California, 90292
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From $45/ guestFrom $45, per guest
, · 5.0 out of 5 average rating5.0
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From $159/ guestFrom $159, per guest
, · 4.88 out of 5 average rating4.88
About me
Surfer and nature trail explorer
I enjoy many types of outdoor activities and love being in nature. Whether it's surfing the waves or walking the beach, snowboarding the mountain or hiking a trail, there is something special about connecting with nature. I've been surfing, snowboarding, kayaking, and paddle boarding for many years now.
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.
Kayak or Paddle Board with Sea Lions in Marina
Paddle through calm waters, spot sea lions, and take in the beauty of Marina del Rey.