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Water Activities in Balboa, CA

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Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching Cruise

Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching Cruise

Catamaran wildlife watching with Manute'a's underwater viewing pods

4.9 • 6.6K reviews
$82/ person
Small-Boat Dolphin & Whale Watching in Long Beach

Small-Boat Dolphin & Whale Watching in Long Beach

Cruise SoCal waters with a narrated dolphin and whale watch

4.9 • 215 reviews
$96/ person
50-Minute Gondola Cruise in Long Beach

50-Minute Gondola Cruise in Long Beach

Settle into a private gondola with a professional gondolier, blankets, and room for your own drinks

4.8 • 604 reviews
$150& up
Newport Beach 28' Pontoon Boat Rental
Up to 12

Newport Beach 28' Pontoon Boat Rental

Cruise Newport Harbor with a fire table, bar seating and Bluetooth sound

4.8 • 499 reviews
$371& up
Take a 2-Tank Guided Scuba Dive in Avalon

Take a 2-Tank Guided Scuba Dive in Avalon

Do two guided scuba dives at Casino Point Underwater Park

4.8 • 192 reviews
$215/ person
Guided Sea Lion Kayak Tour in Laguna Beach

Guided Sea Lion Kayak Tour in Laguna Beach

Paddle a calm cove and spot sea lions on a guided Laguna Beach kayak tour

5.0 • 966 reviews
$40/ person
Parasailing Over Catalina Island Up To 800'

Parasailing Over Catalina Island Up To 800'

Soar above Avalon Harbor with solo, tandem, or triple parasailing flights

5.0 • 229 reviews
$1,107/ person
1.5-Hour Guided Ocean Kayak Tour in Laguna Beach

1.5-Hour Guided Ocean Kayak Tour in Laguna Beach

Paddle Laguna’s coastline and look for seals, sea lions, and dolphins

4.9 • 603 reviews
$122/ person
Dana Point 2-Hour Zodiac Whale Watching Cruise

Dana Point 2-Hour Zodiac Whale Watching Cruise

Skim Dana Point waters on a fast, low-to-the-water wildlife safari

4.9 • 6.6K reviews
$87/ person
Half-Day Ocean Fishing Trip in Dana Point

Half-Day Ocean Fishing Trip in Dana Point

Fish Dana Point’s local waters on a 4–5 hour trip with a helpful crew

4.8 • 8K reviews
$85/ person
Private Group Surf Lesson at Thalia Street Beach in Laguna Beach

Private Group Surf Lesson at Thalia Street Beach in Laguna Beach

Learn to surf with personalized coaching for your group

4.9 • 37 reviews
$138/ person
Private Catalina Island Boat Charter From Newport Beach

Private Catalina Island Boat Charter From Newport Beach

Cruise privately to Catalina Island for shore time, coves, and swimming

4.8 • 83 reviews
$2,703& up
Full-Day Kayak & Paddleboard Rental Near Assateague

Full-Day Kayak & Paddleboard Rental Near Assateague

Rent a kayak, paddleboard, or canoe from open to close near Assateague Island

4.7 • 326 reviews
$68/ rental
Private Dolphin & Whale Watching Charter in Long Beach

Private Dolphin & Whale Watching Charter in Long Beach

Charter a private boat for narrated dolphin and whale watching

4.9 • 215 reviews
$499
Parasailing Trip in Avalon

Parasailing Trip in Avalon

Soar above Avalon Harbor with smooth boat-deck takeoffs and landings

4.7 • 112 reviews
$71/ person
Newport Beach 55' Yacht Charter

Newport Beach 55' Yacht Charter

Cruise Newport Harbor or the open ocean aboard a private 55-foot yacht

4.8 • 499 reviews
$1,039& up
2-Hour Guided Scuba Dive in Avalon

2-Hour Guided Scuba Dive in Avalon

Explore Catalina’s kelp forests on a guided dive for certified divers

4.8 • 192 reviews
$116/ person
Beginner Surf Lesson at Thalia Street in Laguna Beach

Beginner Surf Lesson at Thalia Street in Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach semi-private surf lesson with 3:1 coaching

5.0 • 966 reviews
$117& up
Avalon 24' Fishing Charter

Avalon 24' Fishing Charter

Fish Catalina Island waters with a captain, gear and bait included

5.0 • 229 reviews
$584& up
1.5-Hour Stand-Up Paddleboard Lesson In Laguna Beach

1.5-Hour Stand-Up Paddleboard Lesson In Laguna Beach

Paddle North Laguna’s calm cove with a semi-private SUP lesson

4.9 • 603 reviews
$122/ person
Private Sunset Cruise in Huntington Beach

Private Sunset Cruise in Huntington Beach

Cruise Southern California harbors as Catalina’s mountains frame the sunset

4.7 • 26 reviews
$299& up
Private Whale Watching Charter in Dana Point

Private Whale Watching Charter in Dana Point

Set out on a private boat with a captain and marine life expert

4.8 • 8K reviews
$583& up
Private 1.5-Hour Surf Lesson in Laguna Beach

Private 1.5-Hour Surf Lesson in Laguna Beach

Build surfing skills with personalized one-on-one coaching

4.9 • 37 reviews
$180/ person
Private 42' Luxury Yacht Charter in Newport Beach

Private 42' Luxury Yacht Charter in Newport Beach

Cruise Newport Harbor with lounge seating, music and space to relax

4.8 • 83 reviews
$795& up
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