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Redondo Beach Glass Bottom Boat Ride
4.8
74 Ratings
Redondo Beach
We provide the exclusive glass bottom boat trip in South Bay, showcasing a diverse range of fish and crystal clear water. Our boat trip offers an intimate encounter with sea lions that is likely beyond what you’ve previously experienced.
We provide the exclusive glass bottom boat trip in South Bay, showcasing a diverse range of fish and crystal clear water. Our boat trip offers an intimate encounter with sea lions that is likely beyond what you’ve previously experienced.
Duration:
45 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Redondo Glass Bottom Boat - Our Captain will take you around King Harbor in Redondo Beach California. Our tour will start on the outside main deck as we look for sealions and marine birds. The captain will provide you with a rich history of the harbor and Redondo Beach. After that we will head downstairs to the underwater viewing room where you…
- Redondo Glass Bottom Boat - Our Captain will take you around King Harbor in Redondo Beach California. Our tour will start on the outside main deck as we look for sealions and marine birds. The captain will provide you with a rich history of the harbor and Redondo Beach. After that we will head downstairs to the underwater viewing room where you will get to look out the 7 foot wide windows to view a variety of fish, including the California State salt water fish called a garibaldi.

What's Included
- Coast Guard Certified Boat and Captain
- Lifejackets for children are provided
- Adult Life Jacket
- Coast Guard Certified Boat and Captain
- Lifejackets for children are provided
- Adult Life Jacket
What's Not Included
- On-board restrooms
- Gratuities
- On-board restrooms
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Stairs down to viewing area are steep and not suitable for all guests.
- Stairs down to viewing area are steep and not suitable for all guests.
Location
132 International Boardwalk
International Boardwalk
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(74 Ratings)
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Melissa_h
Feb 14, 2026
“glass bottom” - i wouldn’t say that “glass bottom” is an accurate description of what the boat is but jake was a great host and very fun!
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Rhallmom
Jan 27, 2026
Fun nature outing - What a fun experience! The sea lions were so fun to see as were the fish and birds.The water is so clear. The captain did a fabulous job of making the children feel special on the boat and gave just enough fun history facts to us all! Would go again!
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Ms_h
Dec 12, 2025
Mommy's lil Sugar Plum Birthday Princess!! - My family and I really enjoyed our time, it was well worth it! Captain Jake was really awesome!! He even allowed her to experience being the Captain for awhile. Her 7th birthday just passed so she was so ecstatic!
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Zerinvari1
Oct 27, 2025
A beautiful Sunday and a great outing with grandchildren. - We were babysitting our 3 1/2 year old twin granddaughters this past weekend. On Sunday October 26th we went out on the glass bottom boat. What a wonderful time we all had. The girls wore life jackets that were provided by the venue. I forgot sunscreen for the girls so the boat captain had some. The history lesson about Redondo Beach and the pier was wonderful. The girls loved the boat ride. We saw tons of seals that were making noise and swimming in the water. Many pelicans all over the rocks . When we went down in the belly of boat , there were beautiful orange fish hiding in the rocks. There were many different schools of fish that were very exciting for all of us to see . It was a wonderful outing and we plan to go back with our other grandchildren. Thank you to the captain.
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Nancy_a
Oct 5, 2025
The Captain was very... - The Captain was very patient with our reluctant three year-old. Our toddler soon warmed up and had a wonderful time viewing the fishes and stingrays from the glass bottom boat. The sea lions were also a big hit.
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783myrac
Sep 15, 2025
Good experience. - Learned much history about Redondo Beach. Kids loved having chance to steer boat. We saw many fish through glass bottom boat.
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Artict01
Aug 21, 2025
An amazing trip with children! - We have 2 young children and they were initially anxious as they had never been on a boat however they were made to feel at ease right away and given a captains hat and allowed to drive the boat. We saw lots of fish and stingrays and everyone had a great time! Thank you for giving us a core memory we had a great time!
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Katy_b
Aug 18, 2025
Highly Recommend! Fun for all! - Great experience! My daughter really enjoyed it - if you have a kiddo who’s into boating, the ocean, seals, or sea creatures, I highly recommend this glass bottom boat tour! The kind captain even let her drive the boat! 😍
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Colinb291
Aug 11, 2025
Scenic and informative - Genuinely interesting including the history of the harbour itself as well as the marine wildlife. Close up view of the sea lions and wide variety of species of fish to see. Would recommend
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Ann_q
Feb 22, 2026
We took the 45-minute... - We took the 45-minute glass bottom boat tour today and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience.
The main reason we booked this tour was to view marine life through the glass bottom. However, we were only allowed to sit downstairs for about 10 minutes, during which we saw just one small group of fish. After that, we were told to go upstairs and rotate with another group. If the tour is advertised as a glass bottom experience, there should be enough time for all guests to properly enjoy it. It seemed like too many passengers were accepted, which limited everyone’s viewing time.
Instead of focusing on showing marine life, the tour guide (who was also operating the boat) allowed several children to spend a long time taking turns at the wheel, pretending to drive the boat and taking photos. Meanwhile, we were not able to view more fish. When I politely asked to take one photo at the wheel, he told me to let the kids go first. After waiting, I asked again and he responded impatiently and rudely, telling me I needed to come immediately. His tone and attitude were unprofessional, so I decided not to take the photo at all.
Additionally, while waiting under the sun for approximately 30 minutes, my spouse began to feel extremely dizzy and developed a headache. She asked if she could go downstairs to sit inside the boat, but the Tour guide hesitated. Only when she was close to fainting did he allow her to go below. She felt very sick after the tour and was extremely disappointed.
When I asked why we only saw one group of fish, he said the storm caused the yellow fish to hide. That explanation did not seem convincing, especially given the advertising expectations.
Even if the tour price was not very high, the overall experience felt poorly managed, unprofessional, and not worth the time or money. Customer service and safety should always come first. Unfortunately, this experience did not meet even basic expectations.
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