![]() ![]() This is also a chance to discuss the not-so-positive impact that humans have had on the ocean in this area. Watching our participants get close to some of the marine life, like sea lions and dolphins, is really magical.”Ī bit farther down, and through a slightly more exciting stretch of open ocean with larger waves, guests can kayak in and around the historic Redondo Pier. It’s thrilling for them and a real joy for me to be the one giving them the experience. ![]() And those that have have never been out in the open ocean. “When we take guests on our coastal tours, many of them have never been in a kayak. “The solitude, the smells, the wind, the sounds of the water slapping against my boat are all very therapeutic,” Pfohl tells InsideHook. In fact, the waters are calm enough on this experience that Pfohl considers being out on the ocean in a kayak to be a “zen-like” outing. (Hint: Use your core!) If you’re skeptical about your own kayaking abilities, know that this tour is approved for ages 12 and up, and mostly sticks to the calmer, almost non-existent waves in King Harbor. First, Pfohl will walk you through extensive instructions while still on land about how to hold and maneuver your paddle, and tricks for staying upright in the kayak once you’re out on the ocean. If you’ve never kayaked before, have no fear, as the instructor Arlan Pfohl first got into kayaking way back in 1979 and has been working with REI to teach kayaking since 2007. The best times of day to get out on the water are obviously when sunrise or sunset is involved, and since most people would rather kayak in the evening than the early hours of the morning, that’s the timeframe for now. ![]() Hotel guests and locals alike can book this guided, 90-minute tour with an expert REI Experiences Guide (if that isn’t a dream job I don’t know what is). Just 30 or 40 minutes away from the west side, this area is one of greater LA’s best-kept secrets, whether it’s for a staycation, or just for a day on the water.Įmbracing the fact that they’re one of the closest properties to the Pacific in all of Redondo Beach, Portofino Hotel decided to partner up with REI to offer a golden-hour kayak tour. After all, true beachfront hotel experiences in Los Angeles are few and far between, and plenty of locals know to skip the crowded, tourist-packed streets of Santa Monica and Venice to head down to beachfront cities like Redondo Beach. In case you haven’t been down to South Bay for a while, let the Portofino Hotel & Marina reintroduce you to Redondo Beach with their brand new ocean kayaking tour. ![]()
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