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Best Party Rides In Los Angeles

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It's summertime and the weather is fine. Get out and enjoy it with a party where you can leave the driving up to the professionals. There are a host of great options for party rides in Los Angeles. From boat rides to limousines, you are sure to find one below that makes your party a memorable experience.

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Fantasea Yacht Charters

4215 Admiralty Way
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
(310) 827-2220
www.fantaseayachts.com

One great boat party ride is Fantasea Yacht Charters in Marina Del Rey. It is a family-owned business that has been around for 30 years. You can host your party, corporate event, bar mitzvah or wedding on one of its yacht rentals. Fantasea Yacht Charter is a green company, adopting a house recycling program with food offerings that are sustainable and use local ingredients. There are four hotels within walking distance of the dock so if your guests are drinking and partying, they can walk over to a hotel for the night. There are three boats to choose from, holding up to 300 guests.

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Gondolas D' Amore

14045 Panay Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
(310) 736-7301
www.gondolasdamore.com

Smaller, more intimate partiers looking for a quiet water ride along the Marina del Rey harbor can look to Gondolas D' Amore. With soft music, fluffy pillows, chocolates and appetizers, your quiet cruise on the harbor awaits. Bringing your own wine or champagne and food is also an option. You can also order a dinner from the company's many options. This is perfect for a wedding proposal or a small intimate party with friends.

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Rasta Bus

973 N. St. Andrews Place
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(818) 538-6287
www.adayinlatours.com

Your medium-sized party group can tour, drink and stay safe by hiring Rasta Bus to show you the town for about $75 per hour. Some buses can include Nintendo games, strumming guitars and iPods. Your party bus rental will transport you and your friends to different locations around Los Angeles. The bus can go from the beach Santa Monica to Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood all in one day without ever worrying about parking. The Rasta Bus also makes a great gift for your college graduate celebration, birthday party or just a sightseeing excursion.

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Beach Barcycle

1500 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 796-6093
www.beachbarcycle.com

Beach Barcycle is an alternative party ride. Renting these fun pedal bikes provides a safe way to enjoy a night out with friends, all while burning a few calories along the way. This option is great for locals and tourists alike who want to get around the beach. Getting from place to place is easy if you're interested in bar hopping in the beach area. Currently, beach routes are from the South Bay Redondo Beach all the way to Santa Monica. New locations are coming soon in Newport Beach, Beverly Hills, Long Beach, San Diego, West Hollywood and West LA.

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Crown Limousine

12300 W. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 737-0888
www.crownlimos.com

Whether it's a large party bus, a cool swanky limo or a stretch Hummer, Crown Limousine's got you covered. Its high-end glossy buses, limos and SUVs are sure to make you feel special. The limos are well stocked with plenty of ice and a full bar. With the luxury of Crown, you might not even need to go to a club. The nightlife is in the ride. Drivers are courteous, punctual and know the roads to get you to your destination on time.

Leslie Cohen, Editor In Chief Cwebnews and VP Creative Affairs Paris Jewelry. Former business development manager for an international software company managing cyber intellectual property for Fortune 500's and large internet companies. She has spearheaded projects in the internet retail space that involve media content management. Her articles appear on Cwebnews, Yahoo Content, The Examiner , Go Articles and more. She has experience in press releases. website content writing

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