MARINA DEL REY BLOG 

Welcome to the official Marina del Rey blog written by the Marina del Rey Tourism Board. My Marina tells different stories of what makes L.A.’s Marina a unique destination. Read about fun things do like sailing and paddle boarding to waterfront dining, yacht cruises, and more.  

Holiday Lunch Cruises

Dream On boat

Enjoy a delicious three-course seated lunch and live holiday music while you cruise the scenic Marina. This cruise is perfect for celebrating with your office or group of friends. For groups of 20 or more, call 888-467-6256 and ask about the group discount.

Thanksgiving Dining Cruises

los angeles dining cruises

Take in the view of the sparkling Marina while aboard a Hornblower yacht complete with all the trimmings of a traditional holiday meal. Brunch cruises (two hours) offer a buffet-style meal and bottomless mimosas for $68.95. The Thanksgiving dinner cruise (3 hours) is also buffet style but with additional dinner items and priced at $92.95. […]

Memorial Day Weekend in Los Angeles

Memorial day tribute

LA’s Marina is the best place to start summer 2017! On the water, near the water – your choice. Here are five ways to play in Marina del Rey this Memorial Day Weekend.

Easter Sunday Brunch

couple enjoying a nice brunch

With sparkling water views and warm sunshine, Marina del Rey is the perfect destination for Easter Sunday brunch. Choose from waterfront restaurants, dining cruises, and hotel hotspots for your gathering. Bonus — the harbor makes for a fantastic backdrop for a family photo! Click the website button to see a listing of celebrations taking place around the Marina.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations

St Patrick's day themed

Ah, St. Paddy’s – for many, an excuse to throw back more than a couple and to use the “you’re-not-wearing-green-pinch” as a flirting strategy. This year, the pseudo holiday falls on a Friday, so expect to see more than usual number of rabble rousers out and about. Here are a few local parties on March […]

St. Patrick’s Day in Marina del Rey

St. Patrick's day drink

Ah, St. Paddy’s – for many, an excuse to throw back more than a couple and to use the “you’re-not-wearing-green-pinch” as a flirting strategy. This year, the pseudo holiday falls on a Friday, so expect to see more than usual number of rabble rousers out and about. Here are a few local parties on March […]

50 Years of Boat Parade Lovin

holiday themed boat

The big 5-0 is the golden jubilee of anniversaries. A semi-centennial, exactly half way to the full-grown maturity of centennialhood. In the ADD-addled age of 140-character Tweets and slang that shortens real words into beloved yet unidentifiable fragments (exhibit A: totes the best hun-cal fro yo) a 50-year tradition is something to celebrate. As it so […]