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The Best Water Sports & Activities For Families Near Los Angeles 2024! 💦🏄🏻‍♀️

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(Updated for 2024) Get ready to make a splash! Los Angeles may be known for its sandy beaches and sunny weather, but did you know that there are tons of water sports and activities that you and your family can enjoy? Whether you're a seasoned water sports enthusiast or just looking to try something new, we've got you covered with our ultimate guide to the best water sports and activities for families in Los Angeles. So grab your swimsuits, sunscreen, and sense of adventure, and let's dive in!


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The Best Water Sports & Activities For Families Near Los Angeles


13755 Fiji Way

Marina del Rey, CA, 90292

Enjoy views of the Marina on a dinner cruise, sunset cruise (seasonal), or brunch cruise with your kids. Soak up views of passing sailboats and sea animals. Hornblower’s fleet of five ships is located in the heart of the Marina, at Fisherman’s Village, with ample parking. Take a Marina del Rey cruise any time of the year. They also offer Marina del Rey winter holiday cruises, New Year’s Eve cruises, Mother’s Day cruises, Father’s Day cruises, 4th of July cruises, and Thanksgiving cruises.


The Best Water Sports & Activities For Families Near Los Angeles


13717 Fiji Way

Marina del Rey, CA, 90292

Have some family fun on the water and explore the harbor by kayak, paddleboard, sailboat, motorboat, electric Duffy boat, or jet ski. Hourly rentals are available and no special license is required. Look for the kiosk behind El Torito restaurant in Fisherman’s Village. Make a reservation at 310-360-4444.


The Best Water Sports & Activities For Families Near Los Angeles


13552 Fiji Way

Marina Del Rey, CA 920292

Take a public fishing trip departing from Dock 52 and head out onto Santa Monica Bay on the hunt for halibut, sea bass, and more. Guides are available to help if you have no experience. Tackle and fishing licenses are on the boat. Whale watching and wildlife excursions also run year-round.


The Best Water Sports & Activities For Families Near Los Angeles


Aloha Brothers

1600 Pacific Ave

Venice, CA 90291

Take a group surfing lesson at Venice Beach with the entire family or a private surfing lesson. The instructors at Aloha Brothers are trained to give you the best surfing experience.



13723 Fiji Way, B-U6

Marina Del Rey, CA 90292


Blue Pacific Yachting offers a variety of sailboats for instruction, sailing by members, and chartering by the public. Their fleet includes everything from 25-foot Merit 25 to the luxurious, comfortable Lagoon 380, a 38-foot catamaran. The staff of dedicated sailing professionals.


The Best Water Sports & Activities For Families Near Los Angeles


13755 Fiji Way

Marina del Rey, CA 90292

Take a WaterBus around the Marina in the summer months. The WaterBus service runs Thursdays through Sundays, plus summer holidays. For just $1 per ride, you can take the WaterBus to eight stops in the Marina, including Burton Chace Park, Fisherman’s Village, Waterfront Walk, Dolphin Marina, Marina “Mother’s” Beach, and more. Bikes and strollers are welcome aboard. You can purchase your ticket from the dock attendants stationed at each WaterBus stop. The WaterBus operates from mid-June through the beginning of September.


The Best Water Sports & Activities For Families Near Los Angeles

Echo Park Lake

751 Echo Park Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90026

Echo Park pedal boats are a great way to enjoy the outdoors with your family! Your kids will love the swan boats at Echo Park. The stylish swans feature the option of a shade covering for sunny days, are easy to maneuver, and are great fun for everyone.


The Best Water Sports & Activities For Families Near Los Angeles


Various Locations

Take a group stand-up paddle lesson and tours/team-building excursions in Marina harbor, Santa Monica Beach, Malibu, or Venice. Reservations are required in advance. Paddle Method is an accredited SUP school that is all about making SUP instruction fun and accessible for all.


The Best Water Sports & Activities For Families Near Los Angeles


LA River

Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve

Burbank Blvd. at Woodley Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 91436

Paddle the LA River and experience a one-of-a-kind Los Angeles kayaking experience. These guided kayak tours are in the "Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve" section, which is the most natural, wonderfully green part, within one of two official Recreational Zones. It's a leisurely, 2.5-mile flatwater paddle with deeper water and few obstacles. You'll paddle in your single kayak for approximately 2 1/4 hrs., with all basic equipment provided (boat, life jacket, paddle, helmet), as you learn all about the LA River from experienced boating staff. This activity is usually doable for kids 10 years and up.


The Best Water Sports & Activities For Families Near Los Angeles


14001 Fiji Way

Marina del Rey, CA 90292

The MAC is home to kayaking, rowing, sailing, surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, and windsurfing classes, as well as MAC Junior Rowing Team, and youth boating programs. The Marina Aquatic Center is open to the public and offers equipment rentals, group programs for adults and youth, Semi-private and private lessons, BBQ, fire pit, and great sunset views.


The Best Water Sports & Activities For Families Near Los Angeles


14045 Panay Way

Marina del Rey, CA 90292

You don’t need to go to Venice, Italy to enjoy an Italian gondola. You can rent a gondola in Marina Del Ray on a 32-feet, complete with pillows, music, lamps, gondolier, appetizers, and drinks. The gondola seat up to 6 passengers. Reservations are required in advance, and are for ages 12 and up.


The Best Water Sports & Activities For Families Near Los Angeles


309 Palm St. #A

Newport Beach, CA 92661


See giant blue whales, finback whales, gray whales, and many more in their natural habitat on a whale-watching cruise! With one of the largest marine protected parks just outside of Newport Bay, whales and dolphins of all types can be viewed as soon as you leave the bay.

7620 Tampa Ave.

Reseda, CA 91335


Start a Scuba Diving Adventure with Aloha Dive. Your scuba certification adventure begins with online academics where you learn the fundamentals of scuba equipment and the safety rules of scuba diving in your own home and at your own pace. Upon completion of your online academics, you start a class to review the fundamentals of safe diving practices. Upon completion of classroom review, it’s off to a private pool where you develop a comfortable training level of scuba skills. Then you will start your Open Water Boat trips aboard Aloha Dive's private boat.

The Best Water Sports & Activities For Families Near Los Angeles


Fisherman’s Cove

Laguna Beach, CA

Take a 2-hour guided kayak tour from Laguna Beach to see kelp forests, sea lion colonies, and reefs. Watch for bright garibaldi fish and playful dolphins as you explore alongside your experienced guide, and learn about the area’s unique ecosystems.


13900 Marquesas Way

Marina Del Rey, CA 90292


Get an outside view of the pristine beaches of southern California, with your own yacht charter in Los Angeles. It is the perfect way to see all the best parts of the pacific shore. Whether you want to rent a boat in Los Angeles or try an exclusive Yacht charter in Marina del Rey, Long Beach, or Newport Beach you can expect nothing but sunny shores and plenty of adventure.


The Best Water Sports & Activities For Families Near Los Angeles


24440 Dana Point Harbor Drive

Dana Point, CA 92629

Get exclusive underwater glass viewing of some of the largest creatures on earth in Manute’a! The high-tech, high-speed catamaran sailboat offers the world’s most unique dolphin and whale-watching experience. Manute’a carries up to 49 passengers with comfortable seating for all.


The Best Water Sports & Activities For Families Near Los Angeles


400 Main Street

Newport Beach, CA 92661

Choose from a huge selection of public cruises including sunset, live music, evening, brunch, fiesta, holiday, and many more. Cruise Newport Beach also offers yacht and ship rentals for all-size events. Snacks and drinks will be available on the boat. Outside food is also welcome.


The Best Water Sports & Activities For Families Near Los Angeles


309 Palm St. #A

Newport Beach, CA 92661

Select from several whale-watching cruises year-round. The whale watching & dolphin cruises view giant blue whales, finback whales, gray whales, humpback whales, minke whales, several species of dolphin, and much more.


The Best Water Sports & Activities For Families Near Los Angeles


34671 Puerto Place

Dana Point, CA 92629

If you are looking to take water sports with your family to a new level, jet skiing is an activity you should add to your to-do list. The Kawasaki high-speed water beasts can be a fun way to spend a day at the beach with your family.


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