Marina Discovery Paddle

Name: Marina Discovery Paddle
Brand: Paddle Method
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (150 reviews)

Learn to Paddle & Explore LA's Hidden Wildlife

Sea lions. Pelicans. Dolphins. No experience needed. All gear included.

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★★★★★ 150+ Reviews on TripAdvisor | ASI Accredited | Est. 2010 | 1,000+ Students Guided

More Than a Tour. More Than a Lesson. Both.

The Marina Discovery Paddle is the only experience in Marina del Rey that combines expert paddleboard instruction with a guided wildlife exploration. You don’t have to choose between learning a skill and seeing incredible animals — you get both in 90 unforgettable minutes.

Start on the sand at Mother’s Beach with a proper Paddle Method lesson. Within minutes, you’ll be standing, paddling, and smiling. Then explore the marina’s hidden channels where sea lions lounge on docks, pelicans dive-bomb for fish, and herons stand guard like ancient statues. If you’re lucky, dolphins make an appearance.

You’ll leave with real paddleboard skills you can use anywhere in the world — and stories you’ll tell for years.

Two Sessions. One Incredible Experience.

☀️ Morning Session
8:30 AM | Up to 7 paddlers

The calmest water of the day. Full Level 1 instruction. Best wildlife viewing. Perfect for first-timers, families, and anyone who wants a relaxed, confidence-building experience.
Best for: First-timers, families, tourists

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🌊 Active Session
10:30 AM | Up to 6 paddlers

Same wildlife. More adventure. A sea breeze adds a dynamic, athletic element. Technique coaching plus wind management skills. For paddlers who like a challenge.
Best for: Active types, returning paddlers

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Not sure which session? The Morning Session is our top recommendation for first-timers. You can always come back for the Active Session once you’ve got the basics.

Everything You Need. Nothing You Don’t.

✓ Expert Paddle Method Instruction — the same progressive system used to teach 1,000+ students since 2010
✓ Premium SUP Board — wide, stable, and beginner-friendly
✓ Carbon Fiber Adjustable Paddle — light and sized to your height
✓ Leash & Safety Gear
✓ Guided Wildlife Exploration — sea lions, pelicans, herons, dolphins and more
✓ Water Safety Briefing — from a US Coast Guard veteran
✓ 90 Minutes of Guided Time on the Water

You bring: sunscreen, sunglasses with a strap, water bottle, and clothes you don’t mind getting wet. That’s it.

Save More When You Paddle Together

Paddlers	Per Person	Total
1	$125	$125
2	$90	$180
3	$75	$225
4	$75	$300
5	$65	$325
6	$64	$385
7	$61	$425

Daily at 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM. 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Ages 14+. Free parking at Lot #11.

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1,000+ Paddlers. 150+ Five-Star Reviews

Read all 150+ reviews on TripAdvisor & Google

Tim Sanford — Founder & Lead Instructor

15 years on the water. 1,000+ students guided. ASI internationally accredited. PSUPA nationally certified. US Coast Guard veteran. Transatlantic sailor. 100-mile SUP race finisher.

Tim started Paddle Method in 2010 because he believes everyone deserves to feel confident on the water. His teaching style is patient, encouraging, and effective — and it’s the reason Paddle Method is the highest-rated SUP school in Marina del Rey.

When you book a Discovery Paddle, Tim is your instructor. Not a rotating staff member, not a college kid with a weekend cert. The founder. The guy who’s been doing this longer than anyone else in the area.