Kayaks on the water
Summer equals water, well to me. I love to be in, on or near the water. One of my favorite activities is kayaking. I don’t get enough chances to kayak in LA, but recently found a fabulous place to hit the water for a couple hours.
Kayaks on the Water is my favorite rental place in LA. They are in Long Beach at Alamitos Bay. It’s a beautiful calm bay near the ocean, but protected from the currents and most of the traffic. The area is surrounded by homes and private docks. My favorite thing to do is kayak thru the canals of Naples and work up a good appetite, then dock at one of the public docks, grab a tasty lunch, and work it off by taking the long way back. The best part is single kayak rentals are $8/hour, about half the price you’ll find in Malibu or Marina Del Rey.
No experience is necessary (though they do make you swear 5 times over that you know how to swim). They supply the life jacket, the kayak and paddle; they’ll even give you a quick tutorial.
If you’re looking for a fabulous day on the water and want something a little different, this is a cheap and fun way to explore the Bay. Of course, since this is LA, they are open year round!
-Kim
