Snorkeling in Redondo Beach Harbor: Hold Sea Stars and Octopus
Paddle a calm harbor and hold the creatures you find
Kayak and snorkel in Redondo Beach Harbor, a protected bay where you paddle alongside sea lions, retrieve sand dollars and sea slugs from the seafloor, and watch pelicans and cormorants hunt. No experience or swimming ability required. The guide handles all setup and can teach snorkeling on the water. Kayaks, life vests and snorkeling gear are included. Free parking and clean bathrooms with showers are on-site.
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The experience
Redondo Beach Harbor stays so calm that beginners and non-swimmers kayak here comfortably. You paddle out on your own kayak (the guide leads and stays close), and stop to watch wildlife: sea lions, pelicans, cormorants, urchins and more. The guide jumps in the water, retrieves creatures like sand dollars and sea slugs, and brings them to the surface so you can hold them or get a close look. It reads like a safari on the water, except you're the one paddling.
The three-hour session leaves room to eat afterward. Many paddlers grab lunch or dinner at one of the restaurants near the harbor, or pick up an ice cream taco on the way out. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or Chinese, and can teach you to snorkel if you want to try it during the paddle. Kayaks, life vests and snorkeling equipment are all provided. You bring nothing but yourself.
Redondo Beach Harbor is wheelchair accessible, and the guide can accommodate infants in a pram, small children riding in the kayak, and elderly or less mobile paddlers by towing them behind. Free parking and clean bathrooms with showers are steps from the water.
What’s included
- Kayak and life vest.
- snorkeling equipment.
- free parking.
- clean bathrooms with showers.
Before you book
Prices and times updated 12 days ago
Operated by Custom California Adventures
Is this one for you?Three hours leaves the rest of your day open: long enough to paddle, snorkel and hold sea creatures, short enough to eat lunch or explore Redondo Beach afterward without rushing.
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Top questions
What languages is the guide in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 12 years); Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3).
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
Do I need to know how to swim or have kayaking experience?
No. This activity welcomes all skill levels, including non-swimmers and complete beginners. The guide stays with you throughout and handles all the setup.
What wildlife will I actually see in Redondo Beach Harbor?
Sea lions, pelicans, cormorants, sea slugs, sand dollars, octopus and urchins are common. The guide retrieves some creatures from the water so you can hold them or examine them up close.
Can I snorkel, or is this only kayaking?
Snorkeling equipment is included, and the guide can teach you to snorkel while you're on the water if you want to try it. It's optional.
How long does the activity take, and what happens after?
The kayaking and snorkeling run three hours. Many paddlers stay in the area afterward to eat at nearby restaurants or grab ice cream before leaving.
Snorkeling in Redondo Beach Harbor: Hold Sea Stars and Octopus
3h · EN · ES · IT +1
from US$ 160 per person
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