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Stargazing cruises in Marina del Rey
An evening sail away from the street lights, for up to 12 guests. From $225.
- Best time
- After dark, on clear nights
- Length
- 2–3 hours
- Group size
- 6 to 12 guests
- From
- $225
Los Angeles is a bright city, so this is not a desert sky — but out on Santa Monica Bay, away from the street lights, the moon, the planets and the brightest stars look completely different. On a clear night it is a quiet side of LA most people never see.
Pick a boat, bring blankets and something warm to drink, and the captain takes you out after dark. A star-map app on your phone lets you name what you are looking at.
Good to know
- Clear nights around the new moon are darkest; a bright moon is great for the moon itself.
- Bring warm layers and blankets — it gets cold on the water after dark.
- Want a darker sky? Ask about an overnight Catalina trip.
- Night departures depend on weather; the captain makes the final call.
- Departs from Fisherman's Village, 13701 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey.
Boats for this
Sailboat
Newport 28
from $225
Up to 6 guests · 28 ft
Sailboat
Kirin
from $775
Up to 12 guests · 58 ft
Yacht
X2Sea
from $1,450
Up to 12 guests · 60 ft
Sailboat
Wind of Change
from $500
Up to 6 guests · 37 ft
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