If you're looking for a must visit spot within SoCal, this is one of the spots. Located in the…read moreheart of Echo Park, you'll see people riding some swan boats around the fountain. This is the perfect spot to take your love ones, a very unique experience overall. Romantic? YES Leg workout? YES Fun? YES My wife and I enjoyed a nice evening here riding around the lake. It's certainly a leg workout though as you're paddling with your legs. It can get pretty chilly so plan for that. Night rides are available for the same price ($13 per adult, cheaper for kids) but there's timestamps for them. Usually around 6:30 - 7:00 PM is the time for it. Checking in with staff is pretty easy, right outside of the boat ramp, water life vest are provided, kid sizes included with your ticket. You get an hour to ride around but honestly, if you pace it right, you'll either get tired of paddling or just let the boat sit idle and enjoy the wind, fresh air, and date vibes. Swan boats is a must visit spot and one of the spots that's not very expensive and is a great spot for conversation and even a workout!

Super fun and interactive activity to do for a date night or with family. From the lake, you get a…read morenice view of the downtown skyline, lotus beds, ducks, turtles, and other wildlife. There is a big fountain in the center of the lake that you'll probably feel splashes of water from. My husband and I had a wonderful experience on our swan boat. Each swan boat fits 2-5 people, but only the 2 in the front can pedal the boat. You can ride the boat for an hour, which is more than enough time. Everyone is required to wear a life vest during the ride for safety reasons. The life vests are provided at no extra cost. The boats light up at night, so this spot seems even more busy in the evenings than earlier in the day. Advanced reservations are required and can easily be booked online. I would highly recommend reserving a night ride so you can see the swans glow over the water. Pricing is hourly, per person and very affordable. Children's prices are cheaper than adults. For what you get, this activity is very worth it. I will definitely be revisiting with my husband for another night ride. Before or after the boat ride, you can also enjoy a nice walk around the park trail. The only con is that parking is pretty limited.

Jack was our gondolier on a Saturday afternoon . Really fun time to spend on the water . Jack knew…read morea lot about several homes in the marina . Highly recommend gondola getaway for a relaxing afternoon . We brought a bottle of champagne to enjoy our voyage .

We did a sunset gondola and it was absolutely divine. Mason, the Gondalier was lovely and…read moreknowledgeable. Would highly recommend

If you're looking for real relaxation, a very well put together team that takes care of all your…read moreneeds, and makes their top priority customer satisfaction, then you are in the right place. I cannot stress about how happy i am making the choice of using Happiest Ours Yacht Charters. Although it was a bit more pricy than the rest, after touring the marina and seeing other charters out on the same day, you could easily see why some people like Ferraris and others settle for Toyotas. Our charter was by far the best looking, most fun looking, best energy, and dont get me started on the food and service. These are things not every person can see from the outside but i am here to vouch for it. Dont miss out on an amazing day that your family and friends will talk about for the rest of your life.

I highly recommend this company for your next sea bound adventure. They go out of their way to make…read moreyour time on this beautiful yacht everything you want to and more. They scouted out pods of thousands of dolphins and served delicious food with great drinks. The captain and crew were very friendly and professional. I can't wait for my next opportunity to entertain on this yacht again

My husband and I both joined their club and loved the sails. We went out of both Marina and…read moreRedondo and it was always so thrilling to see dolphins and even a whale! The Kevins are super nice and helpful and teach along the way! Great way to spend a few hours!

It's an awesome sailing club. Easy, chill, club, run by solid people. I would recommend this club…read moreto anyone interested in sailing.

Had an amazing time with friends & family. Capt. Dave and the entire crew were amazing. The vibe of…read morea tiki boat along with the decorations and all made the event so memorable.

A beautiful way to spend my Sunday locally in my neighborhood. The staff was friendly, the…read moreprocedure was easy to get on the boat, get safety tips and enjoy a nice sunny outing on the water. I am counting the days until I can have this unicorn mermaid experience again.

The customer service alone deserves 5 stars. My boyfriend called a couple of times before coming…read morejust to ask about availability & fishing and the gentleman who answered every time was so kind and welcoming. I wish I remembered his name! He also had the sweetest dog named Stella. When we arrived, the employee who got us set up on the boat was just as great -- patient, informative, fun, and super easygoing. We rented a boat for 2 hours and it ended up being the perfect Memorial Day activity. Highly recommend if you want to explore the marina or ocean, sunbathe, fish, listen to music, and just enjoy good vibes. Thank you again for such a fun experience!

Two rentals here, two completely different experiences. My first was perfectly fine. My second left…read moreme with no intention of ever coming back, and the reason has a name: the owner, Mark Sentyrz. Credit where it's due -- the staff working the docks were warm and helpful every time. The owner was the opposite. What I watched over the course of that second visit was a man who seemed to make up charges and rules as he went. The clearest example was my own deposit, which somehow climbed from the $300 I was quoted when I booked online to $450 on arrival -- a 50% jump I never agreed to and never saw written anywhere during checkout. And I wasn't the only one. Customer after customer got the same treatment. One person tried to simply walk away from the whole thing, and he laughed at them and announced he'd be keeping their $95. The way he treated his own team was just as hard to watch. Certain employees seemed to be his favorites; others he'd put down openly, right in front of paying customers. The whole place had a tense, on-edge feeling to it. He struck me as genuinely intimidating, and honestly, if I worked there I don't think I'd ever feel safe pushing back on any of it. One more thing I'd want to know before handing this person a deposit. According to a 2003 Tahoe Daily Tribune article, a Mark Sentyrz who owned a Lake Tahoe boat-rental business pleaded guilty to felony unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor under 16, as well as furnishing a controlled substance to a minor. I'd encourage anyone curious to look it up and form their own view. Having a boat rental right here in the Marina should be something the community gets to enjoy. The way this one is run, it's the opposite. Skip it.

I've lived in LA for years and somehow never realized you could kayak the river until a friend…read moresuggested trying LA River Kayak Safari. We booked a weekend morning tour, and it ended up being one of the most unexpectedly fun things I've done in the city. I was a little nervous at first since I'm not super experienced with kayaking, but the guides were patient and gave clear instructions before we got on the water. Once we started, it felt calm and surprisingly peaceful. We even spotted birds and fish along the way, which I definitely didn't expect in Los Angeles. The whole experience felt safe, well-organized, and relaxed. It's such a cool way to see a different side of the city. I'd absolutely do it again.

Did you know you can kayak the LA River? Did you know that in the summertime the water ain't…read morenearly as dirty as you'd think? Yes, this is an urban wildlife experience. Don't go expecting to be away from the city. Go if you want a unique view of the city, in a lush and strange area where it feels like nature is winning out over concrete. Guides were friendly. We saw lots of cool birds. Nice blend of relaxation and fun.

I just completed the ASA 101/103 5 day sailing course at Blue Pacific. Jen was the instructor of…read moremy 2 student class. She is a licensed captain and extremely knowledgable, skilled, experienced and patient! I highly recommend this course to anyone looking for a certification to expand their life of sailing.

As someone who didn't grow up near the ocean, I was apprehensive about taking a 6-day 101/103/104…read moreand 114 ASA certification course suggested by my spouse. But luckily Captain Anthony (aka The Happy Captain) helped to dispel any of those fears. His 30+ years of sailing experience and instruction got us up to speed quickly on the 38-ft catamaran "Untethered". In addition to sailing, we learned provisioning, how to anchor at mooring balls in Catalina, and spent 4 nights on board. It's hard to express they joy I felt at seeing the dozens of dolphins that joined us one afternoon. The man overboard drills we did offshore of Marina Del Rey were also memorable. We brought our own Starlink terminal and were able to familiarize ourselves with some of the navigation and weather apps. Ruth in the office made sure all of our logistics went smoothly. We had signed up a few months prior, with a promo offered during the 2025 Newport Boat Show. Big thanks to the team at Blue Pacific. Highly recommend!