Ocean Sports
Explore the 2 mile stretch of a California marine protected area at an intimate distance. The flourishing kelp forests adjacent to the remarkable cliff sides provide shelter to the most beautiful marine life.
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All adventures are accompanied by one of our highly experienced guides
Kayak Tide Pool Tour
Experience 2 of Terranea’s incredible activities for the price of one. You'll begin your adventure on a guided kayak tour in order to reach one of our outstanding tide pools located approximately 1.5 miles to the east of the resort. After paddling through the kelp forest and past ancient sea caves you’ll land on a sandy beach and spend an hour investigating the tidepool creatures and amazing geological formations before paddling back to Terranea's Beach Cove.
Length: 3 hours
Price: $185 per person (ages 6+)
Experiences
Leopard Shark Nursery Tour
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our Leopard Shark Tour, where you'll cruise into the mysterious world of these mesmerizing creatures. Glide over the kelp forests of our carefully chosen location and discover our local natural Leopard Shark nursery. Feel the thrill as you spot these magnificent creatures gracefully swimming beneath you, their distinctive markings standing out against the ocean floor.
Length: 2 hours
Price: $185 per person (ages 6+)
Experiences
Guided Kayak Tour
Enjoy a guided kayak tour of the marine protected areas of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, home to bottlenose doplhins, harbor seals, Garibaldi (California marine state fish) and rays. Experience Catalina Channel’s famous underwater reserve on one of our single or tandem sit-on-top kayaks. Highly skilled guides offer a safe, fun, and informative tour, pointing out highlights as you paddle.
Length: 1.5 hours
Price: $150 per person (ages 6+)
Guided Snorkeling Adventure
Snorkel above the kelp forests off of Terranea Resort on the Palos Verdes Coastline. A spring suit, snorkel, and fins will be provided. Our experienced ocean guides will teach you how to safely snorkel and view the underwater world of the kelp forest. From the bright Garibaldi California state fish to the Leopard Shark to the California Sea Lion, you have a chance to see it all at an intimate distance.
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Stand-Up Paddle Board Tour
Paddle boarding along the Palos Verdes coast is an unforgettable adventure. Led by our skilled guide, you will test your core strength while paddling through amazing kelp beds along our shoreline. Gliding above the kelp forest, an endless eco-system often referred to as an underwater rainforest, you will have a unique view of the ever changing ocean landscape.
Length: 1 hour
Price: $150 per person (ages 10+)
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Kayak Fishing Tour
Experience fishing the kelp forest on a guided kayak excursion. Terranea is located in the middle of two Marine Protected Areas, so you'll begin and end your tour with a decent paddle to reach a fishing permissible area outside of that boundary. Your experienced fishing guide will accompany you and bring all of the necessary fishing gear and set you up to fish, and provide any necessary instruction and supervision. No prior kayaking or fishing experience is necessary!
Length: 1 hour
Price: $225 per person (ages 8+)
AN EXPERIENCE I'LL NEVER FORGET!
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"The kayak tour was amazing and the experience was made better thanks to the attitude and expertise of the tour guides. My highlight was walking amongst the vibrant and lively tide pools."
/ Maclain Shaver
Beautiful Scenery!
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"I kayaked at Terranea Resort in June of 2022. The tour guides were super knowledgable about the marine life and landscape of the area. The views were unbeatable. My group saw a pod of dolphins swim by! Seeing the tide pools were the highlight of my experience as we got to learn so much about the creatures that inhabited them."
/ Sydney Tarnowski
KAYAKING ABOVE A FOREST!
"Kayaking at Terranea was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. The water was crystal clear and the kelp forest was absolutely stunning. I can't wait to go back!"
/ Cassie Smith