El Rey Catamaran is a 62-foot vessel that one can rent at The Portofino Hotel & Marina for a celebratory cruise around Redondo Beach marina.

It’s one of the best ways to capture South Bay’s breathtaking sunsets and see marine life up close.

The El Rey has an onboard kitchen and versatile indoor-outdoor event spaces for weddings, birthdays, showers and corporate events.

Parked right in front of The Portofino Hotel and Marina, guests can customize a food and beverage menu for their celebratory event onboard.

Accommodating up to 50 people, it’s a great corporate outings to promote team building and networking. To learn more, click here.

PEDAL AND PINTS

A favorite weekend activity in the South Bay is cycling. Every weekend through Sept. 4, 2023, stop by BALEENkitchen at The Portofino Hotel & Marina anytime from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a complimentary beer tasting.

Stop by while biking along The Strand. The 22-mile long paved South Bay Bicycle Trail runs along Torrance, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Marina del Rey, Venice and Santa Monica.

The staff sets up a Beer Garden on The Marina showcasing many of the local South Bay breweries. There is VIP bike parking access to all attendees. Stop for a taste, enjoy lunch or an early dinner and pedal home. Make a reservation at Pedals and Pints.