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Marina del Rey Kayak or Paddleboard Tour with Sea Lions 2 hr
TourTruth score 6.6 out of 10
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65 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Santa Monica
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Paddle Marina del Rey’s peaceful harbor, admire boats, and look for sea lions, dolphins, and birds on a 2-hour guided outing.
About this tour
Paddle into the calm waters of Marina del Rey, where sailboats and powerboats share the harbor with local wildlife. This 2-hour Marina del Rey kayak or paddleboard tour offers a relaxed way to enjoy the waterfront while keeping an eye out for sea lions, dolphins, and a variety of birds.
Choose a kayak or stand-up paddleboard, with equipment available on a first-come, first-served basis. A life jacket is provided. As you explore the marina, take in its boats and natural surroundings on an outing designed around sustainable tourism and environmental stewardship. The tour begins at Mothers Beach; the closest parking is Parking Lot #11 on Panay Way.
Bring your own towel and sunscreen, and be ready for a moderate level of physical activity. Set out on a Marina del Rey kayak or paddleboard tour for a peaceful harbor escape and a chance to spot wildlife along the way.
Highlights
- Paddle through the peaceful waters of Marina del Rey
- Look for sea lions, dolphins, and a variety of birds
- Admire the marina’s sailboats and powerboats
- Explore with a tour focused on sustainable tourism
What's included
Included
- Kayak or stand-up paddleboard, available first come, first served: 2 double kayaks, 2 single kayaks, and 4 paddleboards
- Life jacket
Not included
- Towel
- Sunscreen
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4.71 / 5 · 65 reviews
Important information
- A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals are allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Meet at Mothers Beach, 4101 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
- Closest parking is Parking Lot #11 at 14101 Panay Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.71 from 65 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Santa Monica
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.6.
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