The cost to rent a boat in Los Angeles starts at $89 per hour, depending on the amount of time that you would like to use the boat. The cost to rent a yacht starts at $900 and the cost to rent a sailboat starts at $700.

With a Los Angeles boat rental, top destinations include Marina del Rey, the city's primary boating hub offering access to calm waters and nearby beaches. Cruise north toward Malibu for stunning coastal cliffs and luxury seaside homes, or head south to Redondo Beach and Palos Verdes for fishing and dolphin sightings. Catalina Island is a popular day-trip or overnight boating destination with snorkeling, mooring spots, and scenic coves. For a local hangout, dock near Venice Beach to enjoy the vibrant boardwalk from the water. Boating in LA blends ocean adventure with classic Southern California charm.

Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade — Marina del Rey, part of greater LA’s boating scene, regularly hosts holiday-parade cruises, sunset sails, and community boating events.

Cabrillo Marina / Wilmington Marina / Port Royal Marina — Part of the marina network operated by California Yacht Marina (CYM), these marinas serve recreational boaters, offering slip rentals, storage, and access to the harbor and open water.
Marina del Rey Marina — Among the most active boating hubs near LA, with easy access to the Pacific, charter boats, sailing, and harbor cruises (though specific facility details depend on member clubs).