First Time Wakeboarding--Incredible Experience!…read more I had the best time with ProwakeLA From start to finish, the team was professional, friendly, and clearly passionate about what they do. I was a complete beginner, and our instructor (shoutout to Ed!) was super patient and encouraging. He broke down the basics and got me up on the board in no time. The boat was spotless and well-equipped, and the lake we went out on was absolutely beautiful--calm waters and stunning views. The session was perfectly paced, with plenty of time to rest between runs and get feedback. Booking was easy online, and they were great with communication leading up to the day. You can tell they care about creating a fun and safe environment. Whether you're a newbie like me or an experienced rider, this is the place to go. Can't wait to come back next weekend! ‍

I have to tell you guys Ed was great I was impressed with…read morehis knowledge and patience, you can tell that he was experienced and know what he was doing. I had unforgettable time with my kids and family I am definitely going back to him for my next time!!!

We are returning clients at Rawhyde Castaic, we came back because of their excellent training…read moreprogram, their fantastic service and the great camaraderie we have yet to find anywhere else. We took the Intro Plus this time and were challenged to expand our off-road riding skills. This 120 acre terrain offers a unique opportunity for lots of skill options with loose sand, gravel, large hills, ruts and grooves, obstacles and much more. Their coaches have years of experience. The staff is knowledgeable and accommodating, the Chef is top notch. The training camp is all inclusive. Will we be back? Absolutely! Once you have gone through the program you become part of a new family and you are always welcome whether it's for more training (private or in group) or just a visit to say hi. You can bring your own bike or rent one of their latest edition BMW GS or GSA, with an option to purchase one that includes many incentives. We purchased our BMW 1250 GS 2 years ago after our intro class and have been hooked ever since traveling across the US and Canada. If you aspire to the exciting lifestyle of adventure motorcycle travel particularly on the BMW GS series motorcycle, enroll in the Rawhyde adventure training program so you are then prepared for incredible opportunities.

Spot on company!!! Everyone and everything was top notch with Raw Hyde Adventure (CA location…read more10/2024. The entire staff was amazing!! The coaches (JJ, Mark & Bill) held the group motivated even during a heat wave and kept us learning in rough conditions. The chefs were putting out mind blowing food and mechanic was amazing as I brought my own bike and had to remove items. WENDY is the glue with her love and energy is mind blowing!!!!! Coming with zero experience of off road I walked away 3 days later with such information to go protective and hit the BLM lands!!! Jim Hyde is running an amazing training facility! Such a great and fun group of happy and experienced employees..... it's truly a family.

Had the pleasure of being a plus one to my partner's work event here at Celebration Cruises SB!…read more It was so so much fun. Everyone had a drink ticket as well as sandwiches and cookies courtesy of my partner's work. It was pretty overcast the day we were out on the ocean but honestly, it still was very pretty. We got to see seals so that was something!

Booked a sunset cruise to celebrate a birthday. Calm waters,…read moregreat crew and treated to curious dolphins . Highly recommend treating yourself .

Free Free Free! Donations generously accepted!…read more Great spot if your at the Ventura Harbor. Great educational experience on how important it is to keep our oceans clean and learn more about the local islands creatures and climate. Lots of parking but never enough parking spots during great weather. However the parking is free. You can find by driving all the way to the dead end and it's on the right hand side. There is a store to buy souvenirs. Lots of picture ops. Great views to have a picknick and sightseeing. Most importantly this is a great spot to educate our children the importance on a eco friendly environment for our sea creatures and the local islands. There's a auditorium and a short clip constantly running, That's also free. There's a great sight seeing tower that you can walk up and get your stair climb on. There's also an elevator to get to the top as well.

Happy to see that the displays and the gardens have been Updated. An enjoyable place to visit.read more

I stumbled across Chris looking for a fun chartered experience for a group of my friends. The event…read morewas quite epic needless to say, and Chris had a HUGE part in that. First of all, initial communication with him via e mail and phone was very simple. Easy to get a hold of, and he responds quickly to answer all of your questions. Pricing was totally fair given the great service that was provided. If you're looking for a luxury yacht, this probably isn't your go to option, but we all loved the classic little boat, had a real welcoming homey feel to it..:) We had brought all our own food, and a cooler for drinks, all of which was no problem at all for Chris, he even helped us load and unload all the stuff,lol. It was such a serene day out at sea and it couldn't have been more relaxing than to just hang out up top with the sun setting down on us having fun with all of our friends and Chris. All around fantastic event and experience , Chris is a great captain and I would certain vouch for and highly recommend his services to anybody. Now I just need to find an excuse to do it again.......

Chris is so nice and relaxed and experienced and is very good at finding dolphins feeding and at…read moreplay. Lots of beautiful sea life to see and the Marina Del Rey shoreline and Marina are spectacular! Thank you @aboard_the_bluemoon

My Yamaha 115 was running rough so I took it to Lakeside Boats for diagnosis and repair. The…read moreoffice staff was very friendly and helpful and the mechanic (George) quickly diagnosed the issue as a fouled spark plug. He also checked the fuel injectors and fuel pump to ensure everything else was good. They completed the work the same day and even washed off my boat for pickup. The cost was reasonable for the work performed.

I took my boat to Lakeside Boat & Marine for service after they offered a cash discount. Later,…read morethey contacted me to inform me of a price increase, but provided no written breakdown or justification for the change. I accepted the higher amount in good faith. Upon pickup, they insisted on cash-only payment, despite the price change and my willingness to pay by card. I explained I didn't have sufficient cash due to the unexpected increase. They refused to RELEASE my boat or accept a card payment. I was forced to involve local law enforcement. When the sheriffs arrived, they confirmed that the business could not legally refuse card payment under these circumstances. Despite this, the staff and ownership were hostile, unprofessional. They have no transparency and raises legality of their billing practices. I would caution others before doing business here. Document everything.

Great Service from Justine at Vision Electric Boat Rental…read more I stopped by Vision Electric Boat Rental to get a gift for my wife's birthday and was hoping to purchase a gift card for an electric boat ride. Although they don't offer official gift cards, Justine went out of her way to help and set me up with a voucher instead. She was extremely informative, professional, and genuinely helpful throughout the whole process. It's clear she cares about making sure customers have a great experience. If you're looking for a fun activity in Ventura, a creative gift idea, or a unique date night, I highly recommend checking this place out. Justine provided exceptional service and made the whole experience easy. Looking forward to coming back for the boat ride!

My daughters first time on a boat and she had a amazing time. We saw stingrays, sea lions, seeing…read moreher smiling was a perfect day Thanks

On a road trip from LA to a national park, my friend Denise and I stopped at Pyramid Lake to…read morestretch our legs and witness the majestic waves that Mother Nature can introduce with a slow roll. When we first arrived, we pulled off at a spot that was the Lake but not the part of the lake that had the expansive water stretch. This part of the lake was so long in length that the water seemed to reach past infinity into the very moment where it all begin-- the point of creation that can be described as the bing bang or the celestial light was turn on, or something else all together. Who am I to judge how someone believes that this lake and all other molecules and atoms were created? I can appreciate beauty without knowing its first source. When we stepped into the first part of the lake we approached a fishermen. He explained that this part was the smaller part of the lake and if we drove a bit, we would see the bigger part. What he neglected to say to us, is that we had to leave the smaller part of the lake get into freeway to get to the bigger part of the lake. Eventually Denise and I figured it out but it took some wrong terms and clearer directions from a park ranger. What was grand about speaking with this fishermen was that I was able to see the carcasses of fish he had caught. I describe it as grand but in reality the moment was grim for I saw multiple fish caught in a hook, still in the water. What was once their area of splash and play now was their grave. I guess that is why people should not see how the sausage is made, for we will know that death is required to make a beautiful plate sing with a protein at the center. I digress. Once we got to the large area of the lake, where the water stretched like I said before, we were welcomed to the type of serenity that only still water can produce within humans and fowl. I wish I would have taken more pictures of the glistening beauty all around but I did take a few. For instance there is this picture where the lake begins, after a boardwalk ends, and the water continues past mountains into the sky. The water and sky did not become one but they seemed to meet at point of convergence. Furthermore, in this picture, there is a single boat, barely visible, but it is there. The boat goers were living the moment to the max. Denise and I just walked a bridge that took us to the water's edge but these folks, in the boat, were dancing with nature. The dance was slow, not tedious, and the movement was graceful, like those performed by members of a ballet company. The boat goers were the swans in the dance, they were the swans swimming calmly along. I asked a lake worker if Denise and I could get in a boat for like 10 to 15 minutes just so we can say we experienced the boat in the water and the day to the max. We were not allowed, we needed to shell 150 for an hour rental. We did not have the time to enjoy the lake to this max. I guess sometimes, people only have time to smell a rose, they do not have time to cultivate one of their very own. The place was not lush or rustic. It was more simple nature left undisturbed. It's growth and water were the kind of work that makes me understand why some people escape to the woods and to the beach. Because in places like this, where nature holds might, problems do not exist. It is only the cherished traits of nature that remain, and I guess this is why these places remain as oases or is it osai or osaieses? As Denise and I were leaving the bigger part of the lake we saw the most wonderful thing, a rock formation with a pyramid in front of its face. We discovered why this lake was named Pyramid Lake. It turns out that the detour was part of the journey all along. True about this roadtrip true about life.

Campground Host Tammy STORMED onto our group campground, (where there were 2 adults and 5 kids),…read moreSCREAMING that we needed to move our truck. She did not say who she was or "hello"- she came in yelling while we were gathered around a picnic table having a great time as a family. When we calmly asked where the rules stated we could not park our camper topped truck on our site, she continued to yell disrespectfully but also said it was not written anywhere but we "better move it." We calmly replied that we were all set up, and if she could show us in writing to move it, we would immediately, but if not, we were respectfully declining. She screamed that she was sending the Sheriff. We told her that was no problem and asked that he please bring the rules when he arrived. The Sheriff arrived later and was very kind and professional. He greeted us and the kids and had a calm discussion. However, he said the rule was not in writing and it was Tammy's rule. So, we did not move the truck. The next morning, as we we were all ready to go to the lake, Tammy and the lake host stormed into our camp again- yelling that we had been evicted- we could not stay our 2nd night, and were also banned from the lake. Yes- they told 5 children on Labor Day Weekend, that they had to go home and were banned from the lake. We paid $130/night to have a large site and set up our truck. This was a TERRIBLE experience on a trip we were all so excited about taking. Honestly, the worst part was how Tammy treated us.

I just completed the ASA 101/103 5 day sailing course at Blue Pacific. Jen was the instructor of…read moremy 2 student class. She is a licensed captain and extremely knowledgable, skilled, experienced and patient! I highly recommend this course to anyone looking for a certification to expand their life of sailing.

As someone who didn't grow up near the ocean, I was apprehensive about taking a 6-day 101/103/104…read moreand 114 ASA certification course suggested by my spouse. But luckily Captain Anthony (aka The Happy Captain) helped to dispel any of those fears. His 30+ years of sailing experience and instruction got us up to speed quickly on the 38-ft catamaran "Untethered". In addition to sailing, we learned provisioning, how to anchor at mooring balls in Catalina, and spent 4 nights on board. It's hard to express they joy I felt at seeing the dozens of dolphins that joined us one afternoon. The man overboard drills we did offshore of Marina Del Rey were also memorable. We brought our own Starlink terminal and were able to familiarize ourselves with some of the navigation and weather apps. Ruth in the office made sure all of our logistics went smoothly. We had signed up a few months prior, with a promo offered during the 2025 Newport Boat Show. Big thanks to the team at Blue Pacific. Highly recommend!

I was referred by a friend who has been using Roy for over 20 years. I brought my boat in for an…read moreannual service plus some other maintenance work. Roy explained and showed photos of everything he was doing and helped me understand certain maintenance needs to me as a new boat owner. He offered the best service and took many phone calls of mine for questions I needed extra clarification on. Roy attended to all my requests/concerns. His fees are worth every penny. He is thorough and honest. Thank you Roy !

So far only been to once, but they gave me good service on my MB B52 Alpha, for yearly service,…read morethey are quick, respond quick, and next to Castaic Lake. My new goto for boat service