Departures · Marina del Rey
LIVE CLOCKDock wisdom
Whale-watching is best in the morning — afternoon wind chops up the bay.
Book sunset sails a day ahead; they sell out first in summer.
Most boats leave from Marina del Rey, a 10-min drive south of the boardwalk.
Kayaking the canals is calmest near high tide — check the tide tab first.
fair winds
Operators are real local fixtures — confirm current sailing times and prices with each operator before you go. Countdowns run on the real local clock and the sunset sail time is computed from tonight’s actual sunset.