Water Activities in Balboa, CA

Rent a kayak, canoe, or paddleboard for 4 hours at the Bayside stand

Paddle to tide pools and explore sea caves on a guided kayak tour

Reserve a captain-led Duffy boat for a relaxed Catalina gathering

Quiet electric harbor cruising with Bluetooth sound and room for your group

Learn scuba basics and take your first open-water dive

Glide along Laguna Beach on a 90-minute guided stand-up paddle tour

Customize your day on the water around Catalina Island

Learn to surf in Laguna Beach with a semi-private 1.5-hour lesson

Dive Catalina’s kelp forests from a captained charter boat

Fish Southern California waters on a 9-hour trip from Dana Point Harbor

Build surf skills with personalized coaching and provided gear

Newport Harbor cruising with music, outdoor TV and a cabin

Flexible soft-top surfboard rentals for all ages

Snorkel Emerald Cove’s kelp forest from Terranea’s Beach Cove

Try scuba diving at Casino Point with an instructor and all gear provided

Two-level harbor cruising with a slide, bathroom, and room for your group

Discover Catalina Island’s underwater world after dark

Take the controls for a self-guided ride from Newport Harbor into the Pacific

Fish for California spiny lobster with guide assistance

Enjoy family fun by day or a cocktail cruise at sunset

Fish offshore with a captain and onboard amenities

Spot whales and dolphins on a 2-hour narrated cruise from Dana Point

Cruise Newport Harbor with the comfort of a full enclosure

Private harbor cruise with a captain, lounge seating and space for your own food and drinks