Stayed and rented a boat fall season of 2025 during Halloween. The caregiver was responsible and friendly. I stayed for four days and was very impressed with the care and quality they offer. My girl would ask me about bear claws weeks after read more

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We absolutely loved our stay here and wish we could have stayed longer! The location was absolutely perfect. Walking distance to the aquarium and many restaurants. The boat itself was so cozy and I can't remember the name but it was at the end of the dock so we had an amazing view of a lighthouse and the Queen Mary. The lights at night were gorgeous. The continental breakfast provided was lovely. Lots to watch on TV. The owner was very responsive and helpful throughout our stay. Beds were extremely comfortable as was the gentle rocking and creaking sound from the dock ropes it lulled me right to sleep. We would absolutely recommend Dockside and have plans to stay here again for sure. read more

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What a charming and unique hotel experience! My Sister and I drove down, she to drop me off for a cruise. Boat was cozy. Master bed was SUPER comfortable and the food left for us was more than adequate for breakfast and snacks. We stayed on the Serenity and interacted with a few other guests. This is a lesser cost option than other area hotels with great areas for walking and shopping. I would definitely stay here again! read more

Trying to be fair - I waited till my anger subsided to write this.. Because location location is very important it gets 5 stars for that. The boat gets a 2 and the business owner also get a 2. so the experience gets 2.5. My review is about the Lady J (aka) Lady Jewelz. There is a lot of deferred maintenance; starting at the front door, (which is almost impossible to open cuz "they don't make rollers anymore?" come'on man you can do better than that). This continues throughout the boat to the master suite's non op air conditioning and continuous running toilet (unless you know how to touch and adjust the foot pedal, (not an easy task), to mention a few. The boat is really worn and dirty. Another example is the ice maker; the basket was a 3-pound block of ice and only needed to be defrosted and cleanout once in a while to be nice and useful. I was having knee surgery the next day and fell twice at night due to all the steps. To move anywhere in the boat there are steps to be navigated everywhere so Beware. The worst part is where and how the TV was situated. It is in a window facing west with "NO" mini blind behind it (as in other places throughout the boat) and on a very weak homemade stand that extends past the shelf/ledge (as you can see in the attached photo). While trying to watch our team play on Sunday night football and to reduce the sun from behind the TV as it is useless otherwise, I tried to hang a towel behind it. A breeze moved the towel behind the TV making it fall and cracked the screen. The Dockside owner had no problem charging me and never accepting any responsibility. Yes, it happened on my dime, so I had no problem other than his lack of empathy. When asked why it isn't mounted or tucked in, or even a $20 mini-blind behind it he mentioned he can't do anything without the owner permission; "WELL THEN ASK THEM". Buy the way the broken Tv was manufactured just a few months ago, so I assume this has happened recently and probably many times in the past. I would not consider the Lady J nor the business owner, as he seems to be profit maker/salesperson and not an Inn Keeper. Great Idea gone bad. read more

Dockside Boat & Bed - It never had a chance. TV stands over the ledge and will fall. You will be charged without empathy. - Boat Charters Near Me - Long Beach, California

Oh boy! Buckle up. We have an intruder on board! My husband and I stayed on Sea Peepers in late Sept of 2023. The evening started alright. Dinner, sunset, cuddles, etc etc. We never saw anyone else on any other boats. We were never told if anyone was on other boats. This was a weeknight in September so we assumed we were the only ones on the dock that night. In the wee hours of the night (or technically early morning) we heard footsteps coming down the dock. We thought, "oh, i guess the other boats do have guests after all". Zzz back to sleep. Then I woke up to my husband saying "Did you hear that? There's someone on our boat". Holy crap. My stomach drops and suddenly I realize this is really happening. My husband jumps out of bed to 1) make sure the door is locked and 2) prepare for battle, if necessary. I struggled to find my phone, my clothes, and any clarity when it happened... The square of black fabric on our ceiling fell down and revealed a person looking down at me. An intruder boarded our yacht and opened an UNLOCKED window on the deck that is right above the master bed and punched through the fabric that was covering it putting me within arms reach. He knew what he was doing. I'd guess he'd done this before. I told him to leave. Surprisingly, he did (well, he left from my view at least). Had we not stopped him in time, he would have entered the boat through that window landing right on top of us, in bed. Long story not so short, dude continued to board all the other yachts, looting them for whatever wasn't tied down. I called the harbor police but they didn't pick up before we saw the guy walk off the dock into the void and by then my phone was dead (by the way, make sure you bring your phone charger and usb block because there is not one usb port in all of the power strips). He must have been on our boat for a while before we woke up because the storage bench at the top was emptied. We later found out that we did have neighbors on the yacht across from us and they let us know that this dude actually entered their cabin! They assumed he was another guest who got on the wrong boat and they got him to leave. That was the terrifying part. Now, the disappointing part of this experience was the owner's response. No empathy whatsoever. He knew what had happened because he talked to the other couple before he came to us, and instead of asking if we were ok, he joyfully asked "So, did you enjoy your stay?", with a panicked smile, hoping we had no idea what went down. We told him what happened and his response was that we should have called him while it was happening and he would have headed over. The bottom line is there is a window on the deck of the Sea Peepers that is large enough for a human to enter and they left it UNLOCKED! How on Earth could they not make sure that window is locked before the customer checks in? It's expected that it would be. We didn't even know it was something that could be unlocked. From the deck, it looks like it would be a skylight (and i think there was a wicker chair sitting over it) and from inside, it's hidden by fabric. We didn't even notice it was there until someone tried to come through it. Securing the cabin should be on their check-off list next to making sure the linens are clean, etc. It's so incredibly negligent on their part. They put us in extreme danger and all they did was give a half-hearted apology essentially saying "hmmm, that's weird, that window should have been locked, uh, sorry bout that". OK, so he worded it in a way that was an attempt to sound sincere but it didn't work. The look on his face was like he couldn't wait for us to leave. I waited 30 days to see if they would reach out to me. They didn't. I sent them an email reminding them in detail about our traumatic experience. It's now been 30 days with no response. But they did add me to their email marketing list. I am not looking for a refund (after all, I used a gift certificate from my rad dad, if anything they should refund him), and i certainly wouldn't want a free night because I am never going back, but no one should be put in that kind of danger when they are expecting a romantic night on a yacht, as they advertise. What a horrible experience. My dad paid ~$300 for this stay for us. He feels awful for what we went through while the owners don't seem to care at all. read more

Dockside Boat & Bed - An unlocked window on the Sea Peepers that an intruder opened while we slept. - Boat Charters Near Me - Long Beach, California

Our experience at the Dockside Boat and Bed was not what we expected at all. We booked a 2 night stay on the Sea Peepers from 8/9-8/11/24. We paid a total of around $810. We were excited because it was my husbands 40th birthday and we were going to the Long Beach Jazz Festival. We also read several great reviews about this place so our expectations were high. We received a confirmation email stating that we should check in before parking our car to be sure that we could get a discounted parking pass for the $16 lot however I found out that the parking passes (which are available based on availability) aren't even available on the weekends at all so it was pointless to email me that. Upon check in we were greeted by a friendly face and she checked us in quickly. However nobody advised us that there were wheelbarrows to carry our stuff in from our car. We made two trips and nobody offered anything to us not even a helping hand. Usually when you check into an establishment the receptionist will advise you of where a cart is or offer to assist. These people did neither. We were given a tour and everything appeared to be good. Until we settled in. Then we quickly noticed the stench which smells like a public bathroom. It's very strong and makes the fact that the boat is not clean even more evident. The room was not clean. And this is not because the cleaning lady did a poor job. It was primarily due to the age and upkeep. They need to deep clean the boat. The carpets in the rugs are filthy. The floors in the bathroom are grimey. The window seals have fur on them. The areas all over the bathroom are grimey. It's super nasty. It makes you feel like you're at a low budget hotel. There were smudges in the corners on the counters and all over behind the toilet. When we were heading out on Saturday for the festival Ken asked us how are stay was going and if we needed anything. I advised that we needed clean towels. He let me know that in order to receive clean towels I would need to go BACK inside the boat to retrieve the dirty towels and return them. If we'd known this we would've brought them out. He didn't offer to go inside to get the towels for us and we certainly weren't going to do that because we were freshly dressed and we'd just loaded up our belongings and coolers for the festival. It's a challenge and trek to get in and out of the boat! The ice trays were white and you could see the dirt on them. When it was time to check out I did advise Ken of our concerns and he was very defensive especially about the wheelbarrows. Stating that the info was in the confirmation email. As if they didn't check us in on site. Getting in and out of the boat is difficult. You have to bend and twist and navigate shallow steps. Plus it rocks! lol I know that's obvious ijs don't do it if you're planning to get tipsy or drunk. Bad combo lol. The bed is a full and if you or your man usually sleep in a full prepare for the right space. If you're going to rent this particular yacht I recommend adjusting your expectations. This is more like a camping experience. It's not bougie. If you like camping and being outdoors then you can adjust your expectations and mentality but for $400/night I'd need damn near an entire cabin! Not a small boat. 2/10 do not recommend. read more

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My husband and I spent our two year wedding anniversary on a yacht! I still can't believe I typed that sentence!! We had a great time relaxing in a clean and spacious place instead of a stuffy hotel room. When we arrived we were greeted by Kent who was kind and friendly! They thought of everything, a cute basket filled with fruit and pastries for our enjoyment, chilled beers to relax and movies to watch! Kent and Kim made sure we were comfortable and ready for a great time. We woke up feeling relaxed and content to coffee, orange juice and a small tasty breakfast. What a fun little adventure for us! read more

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Dirty. Only superficial cleans that gentleman there can be quite rude brass and coarse he is the owner I believe the woman his wife I believe is much more responsive I've been there three or four times and it just keeps getting worse with his attitude could be a race thing... Won't be going back it was good when they first started years ago read more

We just stayed on the Lady J a week ago. No complaints at all except be careful on what nights you book. If there is a rock concert near the Queen Mary it is loud until 1 am. Other than that we loved it. read more

Me and my husband booked the Merry Berry for our anniversary and we just loved it. We couldn't do anything to far because of our jobs so it was the perfect location not far from home. This took our experience to another level. The Merry Berry is one of the older Yachts that they have but don't be discouraged the view at the end of the Dock makes up for it. Inside was very spacious. For the better part of the night my husband and I enjoyed playing board games on the deck then later going up to the top deck to enjoy the night view and the boats coming and going. The location is perfect because you are in the heart of the harbor so there are plenty of things to do and eat. Overall we had a great time and would do it again. read more

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This is a wonderful place to spend the night on a yacht if you've ever wanted to. Easy access from car to boat. Very nice management company. Great marina quiet and calm in the winter. Love this so much! Very peaceful and relaxing. There is a nice variety of boats to choose from. They bring fresh OJ and fruit basket for the morning. The staff is very nice. If you have visitors that are going to book a hotel check this out also it might be a nice change. All kinds of species of birds. Romantic in the evening. read more

This is a must go for any couple seeking a romantic weekend getaway. It's an atypical, unique alternative to traditional stay at a hotel. I learned about the company through Livingsocial and was able to purchase a night for only $150 (50% off the regular price!). From start to finish, my experience here was A+ quality. LOCATION: Honestly, there couldn't have been a better spot. Walking distance to a whole flurry of Long Beach delicious eats and sites. There were happy hours galore, lights shining, couples strolling, kids rollerblading. All of this commotion provided for an incredibly safe environment at all hours of the night, but miraculously, it was at the same time very quiet. I actually came here during the parade of the yachts, which literally happened a hundred feet from the yacht I was in. I was able to peep out of the skyroof and admire all the Christmas lights these yachts were decorated with without ever leaving the comfort of my bed. Doesn't get any better than that. SERVICE: Zero items to complain about. Check in was at 3pm. Super smooth process. In the case of a line, the dock itself had plenty of chairs and tables you could relax at. I had previously entered my Livingsocial deal number when I made the original reservation, so upon check in all I had to pay was an $18 hotel fee and we were good to go. At 9am the next morning, an adorable basket of fruit, yogurt, pastries, and orange juice was delivered to us right outside our door. YACHT SPECIFICS/AMENITIES: My boyfriend and I booked the Obla De Obla Da. It was a 44' Sea Ray Sundancer. If you are a couple coming here, GET THIS BOAT. It was without a doubt the newest, sexiest boat of the fleet. The only reason you would want to go with another boat is if you have more people staying the night. I do believe some of the other boats have up to three bedrooms, but from the outside it definitely looked a lot older/worn down. The Obla De Obla Da felt brand spanking new. It had an outside seating area that can easily hold 6-8 people if you want to host a little party. The front of the boat had a two person "couch" with a gorgeous view of the water, lighthouse, yachts, among other sites. The interior had a kitchen area, two toilets/sinks (for when couples need to poop at the same time), one shower, a small den, and one roughly queen sized bed. There were three TVs (equipped with a DVD player and DIRECTV). The kitchen was fully stocked with wine/champagne glasses, cups, coffee maker, utensils, snacks, and water (all complimentary). There was also a microwave and mini fridge. As mentioned earlier, there was a mini skyroof right above the bed, which can fit two people poking out comfortably. ------------- If you ever stumble upon the Livingsocial-esque deal again, DO NOT HESITATE to buy it. Its original price is a little steep, but the deal is absolutely unbeatable. Also, as a side tip, make sure to reserve at least a few months in advance to get the exact boat that you want. read more

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The Boat to Nowhere...but I mean that in the nicest possible way. It's a floating hotel room that never goes anywhere. With most hotels, you should not spend much time in the room other than at night. Here, you should spend as much time as possible on board. Our boat, Sea Peepers (don't blame me for the name), was awesome. 2 sleeping areas, 2 bathrooms, a nice sized deck and a very nice sized living room. If you are the least bit high maintenance, save yourself some money and stay home. If you are into a unique, relaxing experience and can roll with the punches (tiny bathrooms, etc.), you may have an amazing time. Some notes: the fridge is very good sized. Also, it can get pretty noisy at night (the noise from the nearby restaurants and live entertainment carries loudly across the harbor). The Aquarium of the Pacific, 2 carousels, a Ferris wheel, amd tons of restaurants and touristy shops are all within a 5-10 minute walk from your boat. A truly unique and memorable experience. We will be back. read more

My boyfriend and I stayed here two days ago. The yacht is nice , beautiful view, and friendly staff . Overall, we enjoyed our stay :) Although I wish I had a living social deal like most people did so that our stay could have been longer but oh well. Even at full price , it's worth every penny :) I recommend this place! :) read more

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Took advantage of one of their deals and stayed on the Obla de Obla da for half off :) I was on the Crown Jewel during my first visit. The Obla de Obla da is the most modern and newest yacht that they have. Everything was clean and modern. The yacht even had Direct TV while the other yachts did not. This yacht wasn't as spacious as the Crown Jewel (about half as big as the Crown Jewel) but was definitely big enough for two while having a more spacious shower area. The only negative about the Obla de Obla da was that 2 of the 3 TV's were very fuzzy and barely watchable but that's nitpicking since I didn't watch much during my stay. read more

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Get your romance on! What a great lil getaway and it's so fun to play pretend! Located in the harbor right behind Gladstones at The Pike in Long Beach. Play pretend and never leave the boat... make believe you're docked in some foreign country for the night before you and love set sail again. Or, if that makes you stir crazy... get off the boat to go to one of the many restaurants or bars within walking distance. This was a great experience despite the pouring rain and the fact we were sick at the time. The host leaves you a plethora of goodies for breakfast... orange juice, bagels, muffins, yogurt, fruit, etc. There is no working stove or oven on the boats, so if you plan on having a romantical dinner for two on the deck... order take out and use the microwave to heat it up. Wine glasses are available as well as a wine opener in the boat's kitchen. There's a DVD player on the boat, so if you want to bring a movie to watch to make a romantic movie night in... you can do that! Boats stay docked... there is no one that board the boat with you and sails you around.... it's completely private. read more

This was my second time staying with Dockside Boat and Bed and I'm sure I'll be back for a third at some point. Staying on your own boat beats a hotel room any day in my opinion, and Kent and his staff work very hard to make sure you feel welcomed and are taken care of. 3 of us stayed on two different boats during our 4 night stay; the Merry Berry and the Jazzsea. I loved the Merry Berry! Huge open living area with lots of dishware and counter space, a pretty sizeable fridge and separate freezer. 3 bedrooms (one large room with it's own bathroom/shower-tub combo at the stern and two smaller rooms at the bough) and two bathrooms have us all plenty of personal space. This boat is currently at the end of the pier with lovely views of the harbor off the back deck (which has a nice sitting area). Water pressure on this boat was a bit low but quick to heat up. This ship has no heat or AC but does offer fans and small portable heaters. Because the Merry Berry was booked for one night prior to our reservation we hopped ships and stayed for one night on the Jazzsea. This boat, while nice looking and sleek, was quite a lot smaller and we felt a bit cramped. It would be a nice place to stay as either a couple or a group of two, but we preferred more room. I did like the Jazzea's outdoor table and booth and the beds were incredibly cozy and comfortable. Bonus points to this boat for having two separate climate controls for each bedroom! One more notable thing about the area if you are unfamiliar with Long Beach- clean clean clean! Long Beach seems to take good care of itself. There are lots of walking paths along the water, public restrooms galore and even a free shuttle (the Passport) that runs every 15 minutes to rhe touristy areas (including rhe Queen Mary). Lots of restaurants are within a five minute walk with an even better selection within a 15 minute walk. All in all we completely enjoyed ourselves. read more

My husband & I love spending time at Dockside. The boats are well maintained,. Kent & Kim are very welcoming. Super relaxing & fun.

Stayed aboard the Merry Berry for a couple of days and truly enjoyed her. Kim and her husband are very friendly and take care of their guests. I Highly suggest booking with Dockside Boat & Bed. My husband and I will Definitely return!! The Altchulers read more

My experience with Dockside Boat and Bed was absolutely horrible. I purchased the Living Social deal for approx $88.00 for. $200. credit towards 1 night on one of the boats. When I called to make the reservation I was told nicely by Dockside Boat and Bed that yes all I would be responsible for was the tax and gratuity since the boat I chose was only approximately$175.00 a night. When they emailed my reservation confirmation it stated that the Living Social deal that I purchased would leave me responsible for paying for a total of almost the whole price of the rental of the boat. Basically the Living Social deal I purchased gave me $15.00 credit. I called Living Social and they offered to call Dockside directly to help me. Living Social called me back and apologized but they couldn't help me because Dockside was not being cooperative. When I called Dockside immediately myself they just told me that the manager and supervisor were on vacation. I never got a call back and my coupon expired. Now when I try to get contact Living Social I can't. Sharon read more

Have you ever liked a spot so much that you toyed with the idea of giving it a bad review just so no one else would find out about it? Not cool...I'm aware! But oh my stars we had the greatest time ever on our yacht. (Not saying which one!) Lindsey and Kent were very nice from start to finish, the boat was spotless and gorgeous, the location and views lovely and perfect. We LOVED it. So for about the same price as a stuffy boring hotel room you too can stay on the water in your own private yacht. Btw...we're still calling each other Thurston and Lovey! read more

I've stayed with Dockside B&B twice. 2 days on the Crown Jewel (March 2013) - 4.25 stars 2 days on the Perfect Landing (August 2013) - 5 stars Common elements to both stays: - Easy booking online with confirmation and a personal call the day prior to my stay - Seamless check-in with friendly customer service and a quick mini-tour of the boat and its features (Follow the directions/instructions on their website and you're golden on check-in.) - Comfortable beds, clean sheets/towels - Lovely and generous continental breakfast basket (typically muffin, bagel, yogurt, bananas, apple and OJ) NOTE: I'm not big on the carb-heavy breakfast, so I usually pack my own food and just enjoy the OJ and fruit :) - a couple bottles of water and some individual creamers are usually in the fridge - there is usually ice enough for a few; you may want to bring some if you're having some guests over - Easy to use, well-maintained gas grill on the dock The differences in our two stays: -The Crown Jewel (as of August 2013, currently in Mexico for renovations, due back in early fall?) DO stay on this boat if you love older things. If you have an appreciation for yesteryear, enjoy visiting historic homes, are a member of a Conservancy, etc. This boat is a real stunner and has a lot of original elements. It's also quite large, and has a superior deck for entertaining. DO NOT stay if you want ultra-modern brand-spanking newness and no signs of wear. There are other newer boats in the fleet at Dockside B&B. We fall into the former category and LOVED the Crown Jewel, but would agree slightly with the reviewer who said the boat felt a little less than perfectly hygenic. While not dirty, it did feel like the boat could use a good top-to-bottom cleaning, and the master bath had an unpleasant odor that spilled into the master bedroom. I don't know if it was the marine toilet or some unseen mildew or what, but it was a noticeable taint on an otherwise majestic old yacht. Hopefully this will be resolved during the restoration. Our only other minor issue is that the Crown Jewel wasn't very well stocked on dishware/glassware. We had 4 people over for dinner and didn't have flatware sufficient for 6. Glasses were a bit scarce, too, and no more than two matched. The operators apologized the next day and said they could have provided more (unfortunately the office was closed when we realized we were short.) The Perfect Landing was sufficiently stocked with complete flatware for at least 6, 4 wine glasses, 4 juice glasses, 4+ cups/mugs, complete dishware for 4, and some extra small plates/bowls such that you could probably make do to serve up to 6. So my advice -- when you check in, survey the kitchen and make sure you have sufficient supplies (paper towels, etc.) and sufficient dishware and utensils for your needs. If not, make a trip to the office before it closes and I bet they'll be able to help out. read more

This review is for Crown Jewel only! While Crown Jewel has the best view of the dock, the boat is the oldest of them all. I was glad that I had packed flip-flops for both my husband and I. The condition of the boat did not feel hygienic to us. It is understandable that taking a shower would be difficult, however, it did not feel clean being in the shower. The stay was romantic and fun. With the best view of the lighthouse, the back deck of the boat was the really only thing that we enjoyed. If I were to return to stay, Crown Jewel probably would not be my choice! read more

The bf and I stayed here two nights so that we could avoid having to deal with crowds and parking for the 4th of July fireworks. Best idea ive ever had! We stayed on their newest yacht, Oble De, for 2 nights and it was great. It is close to the movies and a lot of restaurants so we had plenty to entertain us, but we did a lot of just relaxing and hanging out on the boat. TVs have direct TV, the radio played throughout the boat, the bed was comfy ;), and having a dring while lounging on the front of the boat was awesome. They drop off a little basketvw/ muffins and fruit and instant oatmeal at night. Sweet! The view for the show was great! Highly recommended! Every friend I have told is totally jealous. read more

Ive stayed at this place in 2012 and in May 2014. still the best yacht service ive seen! Theyre service never wears off! So polite with request and accomodating people! Its in the PERFECT location. First time i stayed we stayed on the Sea Pepper from a groupon voucher. They fullfilled everything, never had any issues. Second Time was even better, being on there email list they send specials and coupons! We got to stay on the Indecent Proposal this time (took place of the crown jewel) It was AMAZING. I cant explain it! Breakfast comes before they leave that night. Home owened so the service is great. I brag about this place all the time. I suggest Yard House or the Lousiana Creole food resturant for dinner. As well as the cantina for a late night happy hour. I cant wait to schedule another stay here! My bf and I look foward to this trip everytime! Thank You Guys!!! read more

Surprised my husband with an overnight stay for his birthday and the experience was overall positive. We stayed in the Ranita. I paid an additional $25 for birthday decorations and they were disappointing. Looked like someone ran to the 99 cent store and grabbed $6 worth of stuff (tired looking latex balloons and birthday banner...) Didn't even want to take a picture of it. So anywho, the boat is older and if you are sensitive to strong smells, you might want to sit this one out. The smell is really noticeable at night time in the master bedroom. Also, the use of the toilet was a task and nerve wrecking. It is, after all an old boats bathroom! Lastly, if you're on the large size, you'll have trouble getting through the small areas throughout. Won't be back... read more

My husband and I stayed here for our anniversary. The boat stays on the dock but it is such a unique experience. The location and views are AMAZING!! Everything cool about rainbow harbor is a few steps away. You can even take a free shuttle bus (also a few steps away) to pine street. We stayed on the pasta too. It's on of the older yachts but the top deck was the gem. The views can't be beat. You have a backyard view of the lighthouse, restaurants and the queen Mary without the other yachts obstructing the view. Breathtaking at night. The service was also exceptional. May I also add that we live in long beach so this area is nothing new to us. But staying dockside on a yacht felt like we were someplace new. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. read more

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What an awesome experience! The Sea Peepers was perfect .... clean and great location- everything we needed! The bonus was the dolphins along side of the boat on arrival. Only helpful hint .... bring your wine with you otherwise Vons is a short Uber ride away. Great choice of restaurants nearby. Well worth the money ! read more

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I booked the "Dreamin" for one night as a birthday surprise for my husband. It was simply beautiful. We took our bikes and were able to ride around and enjoy the scenery. We visited the Queen Mary on bike also. We packed some wine and beer and enjoyed a peaceful time on the deck. The yacht was spacious and clean. FYI: If you drink a lot of water like myself, pack your own. There was only two small bottles in the fridge. I also packed extra coffee to brew a second pot. The pastry/fruit basket was a nice touch and the muffin was delish! There was plenty of snacks and some food in the cupboards. The dock was clean and very well maintained. Many restaurants are within walking distance. The night and early morning views were gorgeous. Check out is at 11:00AM. Kent was kind enough to allow us to leave our bags at the office so we can go ride some more and grab lunch. There is a loading zone close by. We parked at PF Chang's overnight ($21). Thanks to Kent, It was a memorable and unique experience. We will definitely go back! read more

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Caution!!!! My wife just got back from Urgent Care and she broke her pinky last night on the Ranita. My wife and I enjoyed our stay on the Ranita just last night for my birthday. We stayed with another couple who were staying on SeaPeapers. Both boats have an older feel to them but they are well maintained and their sitting area on the main deck was incredible for hanging out and looking into the marina. The main cabin was comfortable but we didn't spend much time there since the weather was incredible and the outside deck was so inviting. Accessibility is definitely a consideration when you are going to stay on these boats. Getting into and out of the main cabin takes some effort and balance navigating the steep staircase. When my wife went to bed she was heading through the narrow hatch leading to the lower cabin and her hand hit a spring that was supporting the very heavy latch lid which stays open typically during the day. Since she is less than 5 feet tall she wouldn't have been able to reach the lid to support it anyway but it came crashing down without warning and caught her on the right pinky. With it being black and blue today she went to Urgent Care and sure enough it was broken. My recommendation to the ownership would be to have better safety features on these heavy lids so that simple missteps or hand placements won't bring such dire consequences. Other than the unfortunate accident we really enjoyed our stay on the Ranita and in Long Beach in general. We even used the barbeque to maximize our time on our boat. When we finally packed it in for the night we had a delightful, restful night with very little noise (even though our friends on the Peepers said a party was happening near the lighthouse into the wee hours of the night). We'll probably revisit the Dockside but we'll definitely be extra cautious or hope that management has properly handled this safety issue. read more

Find a way to afford this and go for a night. I enjoyed every minute on our own private yacht. My advice, pick the yacht with the tallest and most open platform. The atmosphere is wonderful and I made every effort possible to sit back and take in the experience. I went with my friends and we enjoyed the restaurants just a few steps away. The staff was very kind and accommodating. read more

This was seriously one of the best experiences I've had since moving to LA. We stayed on The Ranita for a night and could not have asked for a better yacht! This particular yacht has a rooftop sun deck, space to lay out on the front of the boat too if you prefer, a covered sitting area with room enough for 4 people and the inside is all hard wood floors with a master bedroom and a guest bedroom ... including a really spacious living room and eat-in kitchen area. We got lucky and the day we went was sunny so we headed straight to the sun deck for a nap :) Later in the day we ate a local restaurant and then headed back to the yacht to enjoy more drinks and catch the sunset, which was amazing. After a few hours, we then headed to the village along the water and got some dinner... again making our way back to the yacht for more drinks! This was seriously the most relaxing time, just hanging out on the yacht and we only ventured out when we wanted to get some food. Next time, we'll bring more snacks so we can maximize our time on the yacht even more. If you're going for a romantic weekend getaway then I'd recommend the Ranita. But if you want to go with another couple, the Perfect Landing is the boat to get... we were allowed to see the boat before we left in the morning and it's seriously awesome and the perfect yacht for 4 people. As for the staff, they were absolutely awesome, friendly and totally accommodating! I'm already planning another weekend here for the summer :) read more

Loves me some old school! so when I had a chance to put some family up for the night on a 1950's Stephens yacht I jumped on it. The "Crown Jewel" was beautiful. All wood. Amazing view. Watched the sun set behind the Queen Mary while lounging off the back of the boat. Slept six comfortably. Many restaurant choices and the aquarium all within walking distance. This is Dockside's oldest vessel and could definitely use a little maintenance/restoration work, but she's got ambience to spare. Very relaxing being on the water. Other then dinner we didn't feel the need to go anywhere. read more

My second time at the boat and bed. Everything was perfect. This time I had the chance to bring my family. It was an amazing experience for my parents, they loved it so much...we might purchase another one soon! So far I've stayed on the sea peepers & ranita. read more

Dockside Boat & Bed - Ranita yacht - Boat Charters Near Me - Long Beach, California

If you're looking to sleep on an ultra luxe yacht with every accommodation imaginable, look no further. Having co-hosted a small get together on the "Perfect Landing" and my boss having stayed on the "Ob La Dee," I can attest this nautical bed and breakfast is an experience you cannot pass on. Kent and Kim (the owners) as well as Molly were incredibly helpful in coordinating our arrangements. Anything we needed, they were happy to provide for us. Dock 5 (where they are located) is a prime location in the midst of countless restaurants, the Hyatt Regency, Convention Center, aquarium and shops. The location is also quite secure. Wonderful price for the quality you receive! read more

Just returned home from an amazing night on the Sea Peepers! Yelpers, this is an awesome experience. We arrived at 3pm to enjoy a beautiful afternoon on the water, gazing out at the light house, the Queen Mary and all the fun stuff on the Pike Place docks. Some friends joined us in the evening for dinner and drinks on the yacht (and, yes, they were totally jealous). Enjoyed a perfect night's sleep lulled by the ocean and were treated to a sweet little breakfast by DB&B. Overall, we couldn't have had a better time! This is a great place for a unique "stay"-cation! Check it out and go! read more

I had the wonderful opportunity of staying on the "Ranita" yacht recently and couldn't be more thrilled to go back again in the near future!! It was so gorgeous, the yacht included all the amenities you could ask for, even a basket of fruit, yogurt, bagels, and pastries in the morning and there is popcorn and other small snacks in the kitchen when you arrive. The fridge and kitchen were decent size and even a nice nook to sit in. I loved everything about this stay on the" Ranita" we enjoyed ourselves and made friends with others on the yacht across from us. We were able to soak up the sun with a drink on the top deck of the yacht and watch the sunset with the Queen Mary in sight and light house in front of us. I couldn't have asked for a better stay we will definitely be back to stay, this was such a realxing and fun weekend!! read more

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This was a really great idea my friend's mom had to rent the boat for her birthday. Tons of fun and not that expensive. I highly recommend doing this for special occasions. Really fun night read more

So me and my wife get a quick run down for the yacht we are renting and it's cozy. We spent the night over watching the rest of the boats and marina. The sun set was amazing and it was quiet. Highly recommended you try your stay here :) read more

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I had the greatest experience! The boat, the view, the location and of course the service was amazing! I live in Boston and plan to return. read more