One of the best things about living in Southern California of course is our proximity to the beautiful Ocean. It draws people from all over wanting to be near it by sitting at the beach, taking a dip or taking a stroll on the walking paths.
There is lots more to offer here though. In this article we are going to show you some of favorite unique water experiences.
But we also wanted to highlight ones you can do that aren’t going to break your bank account.
Here are amazing on the water experiences that are actually affordable.
1 – Tiki Boat Party
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So you want to party on a yacht like a celebrity but you’re not quite making Rock Star money yet? Well you can still celebrate on the water in style but at a reasonable price with Tiki Yacht Rental in Marina del Rey.
You will be feeling like the 1% as you take a ride on a floating tiki bar and cruise around Marina del Rey. Tiki cruises are excellent for relaxing and enjoying beautiful sunsets or to celebrate birthdays and other special parties. The boats accommodate up to 12 people allowing you to split up the cost and making more affordable foe everyone.
This chic party boat includes a dance floor, party deck and karaoke. You can bring your own food and drinks including alcohol. While anchored you can jump in for a swim, lay out on the turf covered bow, picnic, paddleboard, karaoke, and enjoy the beautiful Pacific ocean from the dance floor!
Its not guaranteed of course, but often during the cruises you can can see sea lions and sometimes even dolphins or whales!
We have a special deal for LA Hackers! You can get this yacht for about $33 a person per hour! It holds 12 people and with our special rate of $400 ($50 off the regular price) that’s only $33 bucks per person!
Get the special deal here. Tiki Yacht Rental
Location: 13755 Fiji Way, D-5 Marina Del Rey, California 90292
Pic Credit: @tikiboatmdr
2 – Eboat Rental Newport
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Electric boats are an awesome, comfortable and easy way to cruise around the beautiful Southern California harbors and marinas. While there are a few good eboat rental places we recommend trying Eboats Rental in Newport Harbor. Their service and boats are great but also the location in Lido Village in Newport is one of the most gorgeous areas on the water you can be in California.
Renting an eboat for a few hours is a great way to have a fun and relaxing time with friends and family. Another cool thing is you can bring your own cooler for snacks and drinks including beer and wine if you choose.
With eboats your the skipper but no worries these little boats are extremely easy to drive even for firs time drivers and don’t go over 5 miles and hour.
Great for all ages, kids can have fun watching their parents being captain of their ships while if you’re looking for an adult only date, grown ups can spend romantic evenings cruising around the harbor.
Visit New Port Electric Boat for rental.
Location: 3424 Via Oporto #101, Newport Beach, CA 92663
PIC Credit: @eboatsrental
3 – LBC Water Bikes
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If you want to get a little exercise in with your next water adventure you might want to check out Long Beach Water Bikes in gorgeous Alamitos Bay. You want to stay sexy and our sunny days inspire us to all look for outdoor activities that are fun and help us stay in good shape. With hydro biking you get to pedal around the Marina and forget that burning calories at the same time. Long Beach water Bikes is open daily from noon to 10 pm.
Enjoy one hour long fun water bike ride which is plenty of time because any more than that can get tiring. Bring your waterproof camera, hat, water and don’t forget to wear shoes you don’t mind getting a little salt water on.
Pets are not allowed so make sure to leave your pooch at home and come ready to have fun while getting a bit of cardio. Long Beach Water Bike Rentals.
Location: 164 N Marina Dr, Long Beach, CA 90803
PIC Credit: @lbwaterbikes
4 – Whale Watching, Captain Dave’s Dana Point
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There are some great whale watching cruises in Los Angeles but we recommend you go up a little further South to Dana Point. There you can treat yourself and the family to gorgeous ocean views and also a chance to see magnificent ocean creatures with Capt. Dave’s Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari.
Some of have called Captain Dave’s one of the best services to see whales in the world (yes, the world!) They have over 1,000 5 star reviews on Yelp which is not an easy feat but when you look into the details of what they offer you can see why people love it.
Every tour is not only guided by a captain, as expected but also a marine biologist, who will share with your group interesting facts about the animals as you encounter them. They also keep the amount of people out on each excursion low so its not too crowded.
Whale watching is one of the great benefits to the outdoors here in California and it can be done pretty much all year round. Book a cruise at Captain Dave’s here.
Location: 24440 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point
PIC Credit: @captdaveswhalewatching
5 – SUP, Pro Sup Shop Marina Del Rey
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding is a great way to get out on the water for some calm relaxation with the waves. If you’re a beginner though, you have to know there is a big difference between going out in the Ocean and a Marina.
Doing SUP in the strong Ocean waves without much experience can result in lots of time being dumped in the water. But the calm Marina waters are perfect for first timers and that’s why we recommend you go to Pro Sup Shop in Marina del Rey. They are just a few yards away from the water at Mothers Beach and after checking in you will be on your board and cruising in minutes.
This is an awesome location for stand up paddle boarding and the marina is perfect for going out for a calm 90 minute to 2 hour trip. After floating by the all the boats in the Marina you will come out to a little more open water and get a great view of Fisherman’s Village.
Its also not unusual to come across sea lions relaxing under the sun while you’re out there.
You can rent a stand up paddle board from Pro Sup Shop here.
Location: 4175 Admiralty Way Marina Del ReY
PIC Credit: @prosupshop
Do you agree with our list or did we miss an obvious one? Let us know by commenting below!