Finally a place that rents boats that you can take into the ocean! Although you're not allowed to go too far out. And they're phasing out their most powerful boat, the 75hp, because of too much abuse and the associated high insurance costs. But they still offer the 40hp boat and that has plenty of power, with a top speed of about 20 knots. It comfortably seats 4 people in designated seats, but can fit an extra two people sitting up front sideways on bench seating. I had a great time. I saw seals sunbathing on the buoys, and I even saw dolphins near the first oil rig island by the Queen Mary ship. Of course you can also get a nice close-up view of the Queen Mary itself. You're allowed to go almost to the Seal Beach Municipal Pier, but not quite. 1hr duration is enough if you want to do a quick single lap of the designated ocean area. 2hrs is highly recommend if you want to take your time and not be rushed. Be sure to bring a light jacket, hat, and sunglasses to protect yourself from the wind and sun. The designated driver is not allowed to drink. I'm not sure if the rest of the guests are allowed to drink. Park near the Yard House restaurant and then walk to the back of the restaurant and you'll see the little hut with the staff in it. If nobody is there then look over the edge to the docked boats because the staff might be down there instead. read more

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The 40hp boat was not powerful enough for 6 passengers out in the Long Beach harbor past the Queen Mary. Because we couldn't get up on a plane, the small waves ended up splashing everyone on the boat. We just puttered around the shoreline marina. It was fun, but a little disappointing at the same time. read more

Their boats are filthy disgusting junk!! I tried to rent a boat it was broken and had been broken for a while the worker said. They decide not to let me know any of they 10 days prior to me arriving there. They decide to tell me when I arrive for our designated time, so my 5 yr. old nephews could be disappointed in person. What is that??? No call no email. Then the pontoon They tried to substitute was filthy, broken seat, and not even close to what we wanted, which was a 40hp boat with some speed. So disappointed. I reached out to owner and customer service twice...No return call....No email. This is a horrible company, take your business elsewhere. read more

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Great experience overall. We really liked the whole experience from signing up all the way through the experience. Peninsula is beautiful and breathtaking. We will come back. Thanks read more

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I reserved a small motor boat on a Monday. A staff member (whose name I can't remember). arrived early and prepped the boat so I could take it out on time. He was knowledgeable about the boat and the harbor and answered all my questions. The boat was worn but clean and everything worked well. Overall, a very good experience and I would definitely rent from there again. read more

Was here for my sister's birthday dinner. Super fun. The boat was clean and had comfortable seating!!

Very friendly staff and the Duffy boat was clean and ready to go after we checked in. Highly recommend.

Took my wife and kids out on one of their speedboats for my wife's birthday. My wife said it was one of the best birthdays she's ever had! They were very helpful the entire time. 10/10 will go to them again before the summer is up! read more

Easy to find and you can bring your pet along which was super cool had a fun time an hour is long enough we did the Duffy boat and loved it thank you again read more

Got an early appointment and the process was very smooth. I recommend a pontoon for a group

ATTENTION PLEASE!!! The staff and owner are the most unprofessional and very rude group of kids ever. The boats are extremely unsafe and not well maintained at all. That corner of the marina is full of trash and floating objects. A perfect place to park the raggedy boats that they offer. A $500 deposit is ridiculous for the quality of boats they offer. They also fail to mention the deposit until the very last minute. I recommend going to any other boat rental place in the area. The boat will be a lot cleaner and safe to rent elsewhere, plus you will have a better scenery versus the LA river trash that they offer here. read more

It was a wonderful morning, He gave us complete instructions on how to drive, and we were on our way, the boat was very clean! Thank you!! read more

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boat was fine, lady was very rude and snippy with us for no reason almost like words cost her money.

Hello, Went over for a walk and noticed that you rent boats but it is sadly to see that you won't even clean your surroundings. read more

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Super Super easy to book and great staff... had family from out of town and we loved just cruising.. we didn't use the whole 2 hours but that's probably because it was kinda cold outside. We had a hiccup w our boats motor it wasn't running as smoothly - staff quickly accommodated and added bit extra time. Bonus experience & they let you bring a pup on board! haha read more

The staff were very helpful and friendly. We had tons of fun, especially the kids. Highly recommended read more

This was such a great family outing! We all Had a blast! We are all ready planning our next 2 hour tour!!! Staff was great! They did a great job cleaning The boat and they all were Covid friendly! read more

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We had a great time just getting out on the water with the 40 hp boat. We went around the Queen Mary and a couple of large cruise ships parked inside the breakwater. It was a beautiful day, the sea was nice and calm enough and we absolutely enjoyed the boat ride The process to reserve online was very smooth. Paige checked us in at the check in hut, Cory showed us the boat controls and disinfected the boat again on our request. Great experience all around. read more

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It was our first time and definitely not the last.I enjoyed every single minute.I thought 2 hours would be enough to appreciate the whole sea but I'm glad I chose the time (5pm -7pm)as we still enjoy a lil bit of sun and saw the sunset by the beach.totally recommended pls visit our review on youtube https://youtu.be/w-3yvZMUsek read more

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Super easy to book online. Went on a Saturday middle of the afternoon with a group of 12. The guys helping us were great with helping all the girls to get on the boat. We were able to bring our own food alcohol and speaker. It was very easy to drive and navigate thru the Marina. Can't wait for our next duffy ride ! read more

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This place is amazing! This is my 5th year renting a boat and I love my experience every single time. Austin made it 20x better this time around, super helpful and patient with us. THANK YOU AUSTIN! read more

Well, it pains me to leave these reviews. Booked this reservations (4 hours on a duffy boat on a Saturday) about a month in advance. Wasn't too difficult to find based on instructions -- a small blue shack behind the Yard House to check in. Checking in was relatively easy. The staff, a young female, reviewed a map and made it clear where we could/not go -- she was sweet and patient. Once down on the dock, we met a young staff member: he was either extremely tired (yawning, no eye contact, dropped the clip board on the ground after we all signed the release...) or -- most likely -- he was high as a kite. He was disengaged and seemed disinterested in general. You ok bro? About an hour into the boat ride, which was super fun at first, the boat started making an extremely concerning sound -- like something was banging up against the bottom of the boat. We called the "emergency" number (no answer the first two calls), and the person told us it was "fine." It was NOT fine. We ended up having to go back and switch boats (9 people, several coolers, lots of bags...). All fine, right? As we were switching boats, one of the staff members shouts out "Is your driver sober?" Welp, I was the driver, yes I was sober, and wow...strike 2 -- that was rude! The "backup" duffy boat was not great. Super slow. But it did what was needed. We had an amazing time, but mainly because we know how to make the best out of any situation. Overall, I would not recommend this business. There are other boat rental folks in this area that have higher ratings that I would probably try next time. Both boats were old and clearly in need of maintenance, and the staff were immature and rude. I tried to provide this feedback after the ride, and no one was interested in hearing me. Disappointing. read more

Awesome customer service when calling for information (thank you JC). We had a wonderful time on our boat ride - the boat was perfect and Kenny's instructions and assistance were outstanding. Thank you so much for making our day so fantastic! read more

Thank you to all at Long Beach Boat Rentals for a great time on the water this weekend! My son and I have rented from here three times now and each time has been an absolute pleasure. I highly recommend it. read more

This is just about the greatest thing you can do in Long Beach! It's a little expensive, but so worth it! You can rent different boats, but the 40hp is well worth it as you can cruise all around the harbor and the oil islands. The staff here are super helpful and friendly! I worked with J.C., Dylan and Josh and they were all three just terrific. They give you a quick "oral exam" on boating safety and to check you are experienced enough to handle a boat out on the water on your own, then they set you off! Super fun! read more

Had a great first time experience renting a small boat. My brother, myself and my son of 3, rented a 9.9hp boat for 6. The staff attended us right away and the process was smooth. They were welcoming and professional. I will be going back for sure with a bigger crowd for a bigger boat for more time. I RECOMMEND this place. It was a little hard to find but it was worth it. It's behind Yard House read more

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When I tell you we had an amazing experience on the boat yesterday we had such a great time! My cousin kept asking me how much did I pay for it and can she book this same boat once we finish today. We were celebrating birthdays so this was the perfect birthday celebration. I booked the pontoon boat about two weeks ago and when I got there it was a easy check in. The young lady showed us where we could and could not go. We will definitely be renting this again! Thank you all again for a great experience! read more

I walked in without a reservation on Sunday with my 16 year old son and inquired about the speed boats. Carlos was very clear about what I should rent as a first-timer. So, I rented a basic speed boat for only an hour. Again, Carlos was very clear and made everything easy to understand. He even gives you a great tutorial on how to navigate the bay. Of course the actual speed boat experience was great! But it's nice to have the peace of mind that Carlos is only a phone call away and he will drive out to help you if you run into any issues while you're out there. Coming back for sure to try out the pontoon. I just need to find more friends to bring with us. read more

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Terrible service and attitude by the manager. Pretty much got yelled at by the manager here and told to wait while they had a photo op by their boats. The owner was here as well, an older gentleman, who didn't have a care that customers were lining up to wait for service. He yelled and told us all to wait as well. Again, if you wanna get yelled at and told to wait in a line that they don't service. Definitely come here and waste your time. read more

Super fun and super affordable! Celebrated my bday with the family. Clean boats and easy to drive, we decorated it just a bit

We have rented powerboats here several times. Staff is great, and we've always had a wonderful time. Close-up sightings of ocean birds, sea lions, and dolphins amazed the kids. Interesting ships and boats to see. Quote from our 10 year old (as we zoomed across the water) "Wah-hoo, this is fun!" Boats are sturdy, safe, and functional but not deluxe, prices are very good. Highly recommended! read more

Excellent Experience. (JC) Jayce the rental rep at long Beach Marina was extremely professional, informative, accommodating and friendly. My daughter and myself wish to say thank you to JC for the power boat rental of 11:00 AM on Saturday July 22nd, 2023. Ebeid, MD read more

BOOKING// We booked everything online. These boats sell out fast (especially in the summer) and booking online is really the only way to go. You can try and book onsite, but no guarantee the watercraft you're looking for will be available. Online booking includes signing a waiver so you don't have to worry about it later. Print out your confirmation just in case (but they didn't even really ask for it). Bring your ID and the credit card you used to book and you're all set! Easy peasy. THE SETUP// 9.9 HP Powerboat We are a family of 4. Our boys are twin 8 year olds and we fit with no problem. I think 6 people is going to get a bit tight and will make it hard to stand and move around while on the water. We walked up their booth (which is right behind the Yard House restaurant) and spoke to the cashier/host. Super nice guy and great service. Guided us to the dock directly below and we met our boat handler who gave us a quick rundown on safety and operation instructions. We felt well taken care of. The boat we chose is for "In-Harbor" only.. which means you can only go around the channel where the Queen Mary and other cruise liners sit. For us, this was a perfect set up since this is our first time. 2 hours was a little long to just be in this area.... BUT, 1 hour would've been way too short. We didn't feel rushed and we took our time idling in the water, eating, doing donuts in the water, and just cruising looking for pelicans, waving to passing ships, and enjoying the views and the perfect weather. I think for our next rental, we will be ready for the bigger powerboats which can cruise towards the beach area and really allow you to go a bit farther into the open ocean. No complaints either way.. We loved our lil' 9.9! VERDICT// I feel people will visit this site thinking whether to rent boats here in Long Beach or Newport Beach. I've been to Newport and I've seen how tight the harbor is there. Traffic can be a problem. So, if you want less traffic in the water, more open space, and renting a faster boat, go here. This place rocks! If you want cheese and wine while enjoying the South OC vibes, go to Newport. We enjoyed it here and we will definitely be back! I think we just found a new summer tradition! 5 STARS! read more

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I went twice in two days, so that's gotta say something, right? Had I not dropped my keys in the water while exiting the boat on Day One, I wouldn't have had to come back so quickly. Yes, you read that right: my keys fell out my pocket/hands as I was disembarking. Tip: Consider leaving your keys ashore. Prior to that things were all cool: a nice little motorboat for a two hour rental. (Thanks Yelp Check-in, giving a decent discount). Worked with Ryan and Josh, who were helpful and friendly. Our boat doesn't go that fast, but that wasn't the point. Point was, get out there and have a little two hour tour. Fun, relaxing, not too crowded, nor choppy. (Go earlier in the day for less choppy seas.) Cool to be that close to the Queen Mary, and see the birds swooping down for lunch. But, back to my tragedy: With my keys inches (feet?) from the pier, Ryan or Josh asked their diver, Keegan, to help. Keegan had plans to go out to dinner with his lovely wife, Lacey. And also, it was almost 5pm, tide was high, and the light waning. Perfect scenario, ugh. But, Keegan (or David, as he's also called) said he'd try. After about 10-15 minutes, it was obvious that this wasn't going to have any pleasant outcome. He suggested we try tomorrow, when the tide is lower and the sun is higher. Um, well, ok. I mean, what could I say? But, I believed him and somehow I felt this wasn't going to be the end of my keys....which had two car keys on them, no pressure. One car-key is the only key I have for my old car, and the other key is the newer car which has the electronics attached... Yikes. Not yet panicking, I Yelped around for dinner ideas, and found a lovely meal http://bit.ly/1QmuW9w before an Uber home. Next day, I touched base with the Keegans. Desperate to help the search, I mentioned that my key chain had special powers. Well, it was a red shiny metal bottle opener that says, 'YELP.' Soon after Keegan got his wetsuit on for the second time in pursuit of saving my sanity, I get a picture from Keegan saying, 'I hope these are yours.' And, of course, they were. So, on my return trip to Long Beach to get my keys, my new best friend, Keegan, told me that he saw just a speck of red peeking out of the ocean floor and fauna. Had it not been for that speck of shiny, I would still be without my car. Thank you Keegan and Lacey. Thank you Yelp for the key chain. Ryan did say that when we came back, we'd have a boat ride on them. So, with my keys safely with Josh and Ryan in the kiosk ON LAND for Long Beach Boat Rentals, we tried out a different boat: a Duffy. Electric, covered, and has a radio. Lots of fun, and begs you to bring a picnic. Well, next time. Cause there'll definitely be a next time. Thanks to the great service, solid boats, and totally going beyond the call of duty on all fronts. We lucked out big time. On the bright side, that also meant trying out another Long Beach restaurant http://bit.ly/1Ld3gvN. And, while making our way there, we ran into The Keegans. We had to take a pic. Final cool note: the electronics still worked on the submerged car key! read more

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Great time on this boat ride. We rented the pantoon. It was great! Service and staff were great as well!! I will definitely do again!

An enjoyable experience I would repeat! I booked reservations about two weeks in advance online. The check in process was quick. The lesson on how to steer the boat was brief, but overall friendly. It was simple instructions and we were out on the water in under 5 minutes. I went around 5 p.m. in October. It's nice and not too cold. It might get more chilly in the winter months, so I would recommend a jacket. Also keep in mind that you'll be facing the sun when you drive the boat west, so maybe sunglasses are good to bring too. We had dinner plans after, so we didn't bring food on the boat, but I think it would be fun to do with a group. I tried to wear the life jacket provided (but not mandatory to wear), but it was a little bit dusty/dirty from sitting on the floor of the boat. Only four stars because people were coming down the only staircase/walkway without masks on. read more

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Very nice and welcoming behavior. We were a but late but still they managed to give us some extra time for the time we lost. Amazing experience overall. read more

Really enjoyed the outing with Long Beach Boat Rentals. Had a group of 12 out for my birthday and they let us hang out on the boat beforehand as the rest of the group was getting in. Easy-going and attentive employees helped us out prior to departure as well as afterwards. Would recommend highly! read more

My friends rented a boat for their birthday and we got a small boat off the Long Beach rental place. It was easy to maneuver and we had loads of fun. You can bring food and drinks. The boat has its own Bluetooth speakers to make the party real! You can get amazing photos of the Queen Mary in the background! The staff explain what to do and how to stay safe while you are out having fun! read more

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We rented a Duffy boat for a friends birthday and the whole experience was great. The boats were in great condition. The staff was friendly and helpful even told us to leave the trash in the boat for them to take care of. And the check in and check out process was super simple. Definitely will use them again. read more