Southern California Adventure 

4.9/5 (37 reviews)
 200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802, United States

Southern California Adventure 

4.9/5 (37 reviews)
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200 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA, United States

Hoping to catch some fish in Los Angeles and Long Beach? Look no further than Southern California Adventure! Your guide for the day is Captain Ryan, which means you’ll tap into years of sportfishing experience.

Species like Bluefin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, California Yellowtail, Mako Shark, Calico Bass, Pacific Barracuda, Halibut, Rockfish, California Sheephead, and more can be found in these waters, depending on the time of year. On these trips, you can expect to troll, chase boils and foamers, bottom fish, cast lures and paddy hop using light or heavy tackle.

Your vessel for the day is a 42 foot twin engine express yacht cruiser for up to 4 guests. It comes with all the essentials. There’s a toilet, full kitchen and comfy beds on board so you to nap on the way to the grounds.  Our yacht has all the tackle and gear needed to fish multiple methods

A few items to bring include sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor.  Feel free to bring your own food and drinks aboard. 

Captain Ryan treats all guests as family, and can provide a fun no stress adventure for kids and families, all the way up to a hard core trip for experts.

We provide frozen squid bait for all trips.  For 12 hour trips, live sardine bait is included.  For trips shorter than 12 hours, you have the option to pay for live bait at the bait barge on the way out.

We handle everything to make it easy to have a Southern California Adventure fishing trip.

This is a comfortable express yacht private charter with all the amenities.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 37 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (35)

Amazing Experience hands down!
Thank you Captain Ryan
Thank you Captain Ryan
+32

Angler rating

36
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

94%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

97%

Caught fish

92%

Showing 1 - 5 of 37 reviews
Showing: 5 of 37 reviews
Joseph M.
Joseph M.
5.0/5

Aug 6, 2025

4 Hour Deep Sea Fishing Trip

Good Experience

VERIFIED

My 10 year old son and I went out with Ryan and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Ryan is very professional, safety conscious, and extremely patient. We caught lots of fish and Ryan was extremely proficient at helping/supporting us with baiting and removal. Overall just a really good experience and morning out on the water with a captain that is focused on providing excellent service and an awesome experience.

My 10 year old son and I went out with Ryan and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Ryan is very professional, safety conscious,...  

 Joseph M. recommends Southern California Adventure
 Joseph M. recommends Southern California Adventure

Benjamin K.
Benjamin K.
5.0/5

Jul 5, 2025

4 Hour Deep Sea Fishing Trip

Great time with my son

VERIFIED

Captain Ryan was great, from the second we stepped on his boat to the second we left, he had us grinning from ear to ear. He's truly someone that loves what he does and I would highly recommend. We will be coming back to him in the future. Oh, and we caught a lot of fish.

Captain Ryan was great, from the second we stepped on his boat to the second we left, he had us grinning from ear to ear. He's...  

 Benjamin K. recommends Southern California Adventure
 Benjamin K. recommends Southern California Adventure

Gabriela S.
Gabriela S.
5.0/5

Jul 2, 2025

4 Hour Deep Sea Fishing Trip

Thank you Captain Ryan

VERIFIED

The fishing trip went very smooth, Captain Ryan is very attentive, catching fish all 4 hours. Weather was very nice. Very easy to book. Captain Ryan answered all questions very quickly. Thank you for this beautiful experience.

The fishing trip went very smooth, Captain Ryan is very attentive, catching fish all 4 hours. Weather was very nice. Very easy...  

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 Gabriela S. recommends Southern California Adventure
 Gabriela S. recommends Southern California Adventure

Alex S.
Alex S.
5.0/5

Jul 21, 2025

4 Hour Deep Sea Fishing Trip

Amazing Experience hands down!

VERIFIED

Captin Ryan was very nice person and provide a great experience. Helped my girlfriend with her first time fishing and put us onto lots of fish. Recommend this place to anyone no matter the experience.

Captin Ryan was very nice person and provide a great experience. Helped my girlfriend with her first time fishing and put us...  

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 Alex S. recommends Southern California Adventure
 Alex S. recommends Southern California Adventure

Lori M.
Lori M.
5.0/5

Jun 13, 2025

4 Hour Deep Sea Fishing Trip

A Great Morning fishing Trip!

VERIFIED

Captain Ryan took us on a fun morning trip. We caught several fish. The captain was very knowledgeable and helpful. My son will forever talk about the shark that got away.

Captain Ryan took us on a fun morning trip. We caught several fish. The captain was very knowledgeable and helpful. My son...  

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 Lori M. recommends Southern California Adventure
 Lori M. recommends Southern California Adventure

Trip availability and prices

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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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2 hour Nearshore Trolling
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
Seasonal trip Sep 1 - May 30
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US $299 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
3 hour Nearshore Trolling
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip Sep 1 - May 30
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US $399 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
12 Hr Catalina Island Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip Sep 2 - Mar 13 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
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US $1,950 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
36 Hr Catalina Island Trip w/meals
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Day Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Overnight stay, liveaboard
Seasonal trip Sep 2 - Mar 13 (Mon, Tue, Wed)
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US $1,950 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
62 Hr San Clemente Island Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Day Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Overnight stay, liveaboard
Seasonal trip Sep 2 - Mar 13 (Mon, Tue)
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US $2,200 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 37 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (35)

Amazing Experience hands down!
Thank you Captain Ryan
Thank you Captain Ryan
+32

Angler rating

36
0
0
0
1

Anglers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

94%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

97%

Caught fish

92%

Showing 1 - 5 of 37 reviews
Showing: 5 of 37 reviews
Joseph M.
Joseph M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Good Experience

VERIFIED

4 Hour Deep Sea Fishing Trip on August 6, 2025

My 10 year old son and I went out with Ryan and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Ryan is very professional, safety conscious, and extremely patient. We caught lots of fish and Ryan was extremely proficient at helping/supporting us with baiting and removal. Overall just a really good experience and morning out on the water with a captain that is focused on providing excellent service and an awesome experience.

My 10 year old son and I went out with Ryan and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Ryan is very professional, safety conscious, and extremely patient. We caught lots of fish and Ryan was extremely proficient at helping/supporting us with baiting and removal. Overall just a really good experience and morning out on the water with a captain that is focused on providing excellent service and an awesome experience.  

 Joseph M. recommends Southern California Adventure

Benjamin K.
Benjamin K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great time with my son

VERIFIED

4 Hour Deep Sea Fishing Trip on July 5, 2025

Captain Ryan was great, from the second we stepped on his boat to the second we left, he had us grinning from ear to ear. He's truly someone that loves what he does and I would highly recommend. We will be coming back to him in the future. Oh, and we caught a lot of fish.

Captain Ryan was great, from the second we stepped on his boat to the second we left, he had us grinning from ear to ear. He's truly someone that loves what he does and I would highly recommend. We will be coming back to him in the future. Oh, and we caught a lot of fish.  

 Benjamin K. recommends Southern California Adventure

Gabriela S.
Gabriela S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Thank you Captain Ryan

VERIFIED

4 Hour Deep Sea Fishing Trip on July 2, 2025

The fishing trip went very smooth, Captain Ryan is very attentive, catching fish all 4 hours. Weather was very nice. Very easy to book. Captain Ryan answered all questions very quickly. Thank you for this beautiful experience.

The fishing trip went very smooth, Captain Ryan is very attentive, catching fish all 4 hours. Weather was very nice. Very easy to book. Captain Ryan answered all questions very quickly. Thank you for this beautiful experience.  

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 Gabriela S. recommends Southern California Adventure

Alex S.
Alex S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Amazing Experience hands down!

VERIFIED

4 Hour Deep Sea Fishing Trip on July 21, 2025

Captin Ryan was very nice person and provide a great experience. Helped my girlfriend with her first time fishing and put us onto lots of fish. Recommend this place to anyone no matter the experience.

Captin Ryan was very nice person and provide a great experience. Helped my girlfriend with her first time fishing and put us onto lots of fish. Recommend this place to anyone no matter the experience.  

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 Alex S. recommends Southern California Adventure

Lori M.
Lori M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

A Great Morning fishing Trip!

VERIFIED

4 Hour Deep Sea Fishing Trip on June 13, 2025

Captain Ryan took us on a fun morning trip. We caught several fish. The captain was very knowledgeable and helpful. My son will forever talk about the shark that got away.

Captain Ryan took us on a fun morning trip. We caught several fish. The captain was very knowledgeable and helpful. My son will forever talk about the shark that got away.  

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 Lori M. recommends Southern California Adventure

FAQs about Southern California Adventure

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Yachts
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
42 ft
Year built
1990
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Bertram
Boat type
Cruiser

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 500HP
Max cruising speed
18 knots
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