On the dark side of the moon, there are no seals or sea lions splashing around, at least not at this moment.
But don’t despair if this sci-fi scenario hasn’t yet materialised; you may still assist our pinniped companions by visiting the “Dockside of the Moon.”
And what about a trip to the “Dockside”?
It won’t need a super-powered rocket or an interplanetary ship; instead, you’ll want to take a typical land vehicle to Redondo Beach and The Portofino Hotel & Spa, where a magnificent May night will be celebrated with a bark-worthy fundraiser.
It’s Sunday, May 15, an evening chosen to coincide with the Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse.
And that magical date?
REI is partnering with Noble House Hotels, which oversees The Portofino, on a kayaking adventure, one that is going to give participants the chance to enjoy the sky show from the water.
And this “adventure for good” will indeed raise a happy bark or two, for a portion of each ticket will be donated to the Marine Mammal Care Center, a Laguna Beach organization that has been tending to injured and/or ill seals and sea lions for over a half century.
The “evening kayak under the stars” will be led by guides from REI, and a representative from the Marine Mammal Care Center will call upon the event to discuss what the rehabilitation facility does for our pinniped pals. Adding to the enchantment of the eclipse-centered soirée?
BALEEN Restaurant, located at the hotel, will have a few special lunar-themed items on the menu, including a Harvest Moon Salad. Dinner will be an additional fee, beyond your $175 ticket, do note, and you’ll want to secure your reservation in advance, if you choose do dine at the hotel before cruising out onto the ocean.
The moonlit tour runs for around 90 minutes, and starts at 8 o’clock. Are you ready to bark, er, book?
Turn your fins in the direction of this site now, for more information on the give-back experience, one that gives humans a chance to commune with the moon while…