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We’ve designed coverage to handle damages, so you can focus on the adventure.The cost to rent a boat in Los Angeles starts at $89 per hour, depending on the amount of time that you would like to use the boat. The cost to rent a yacht starts at $900 and the cost to rent a sailboat starts at $700.
With a Los Angeles boat rental, top destinations include Marina del Rey, the city's primary boating hub offering access to calm waters and nearby beaches. Cruise north toward Malibu for stunning coastal cliffs and luxury seaside homes, or head south to Redondo Beach and Palos Verdes for fishing and dolphin sightings. Catalina Island is a popular day-trip or overnight boating destination with snorkeling, mooring spots, and scenic coves. For a local hangout, dock near Venice Beach to enjoy the vibrant boardwalk from the water. Boating in LA blends ocean adventure with classic Southern California charm.
Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade — Marina del Rey, part of greater LA’s boating scene, regularly hosts holiday-parade cruises, sunset sails, and community boating events.
Cabrillo Marina / Wilmington Marina / Port Royal Marina — Part of the marina network operated by California Yacht Marina (CYM), these marinas serve recreational boaters, offering slip rentals, storage, and access to the harbor and open water.
Marina del Rey Marina — Among the most active boating hubs near LA, with easy access to the Pacific, charter boats, sailing, and harbor cruises (though specific facility details depend on member clubs).
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Trade the traffic for tide, Los Angeles is better from the water. Start your day at Marina del Rey, one of the largest small-craft harbors in the country and the center of LA’s boating scene. From there, it’s an easy cruise into Santa Monica Bay. You’ll pass iconic stretches of coastline, spot dolphins, and, on clear days, even catch a glimpse of Catalina Island offshore. For a longer day on the water, many boaters make the crossing to Catalina Island for snorkeling, coves, and a true offshore escape. With Boatsetter, you can find the right boat or go out with a licensed captain—making it easy to relax, explore, and experience Los Angeles from the water.
Set sail from Marina del Rey into Santa Monica Bay, where consistent breezes and open water make it one of the best sailing spots in Southern California.
Cruise past Malibu, Venice, and Santa Monica for classic LA coastline views, with frequent dolphin and sea lion sightings along the way.
Charter a yacht or catamaran for birthdays, sunset cruises, or group outings—one of the most popular ways to experience Los Angeles from the water.
