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.
Here’s the Marina del Rey Eat, Drink and Be Merry guide for 2023! Gather your loved ones for a special holiday meal at one of the Marina’s exquisite waterfront restaurants. The sparkling harbor will make a perfect backdrop for a family photo, too! Back to Holiday Activities
Head to Burton Chace Park for the 45th annual event. Tour vintage yachts and classic cars from the 1920s to 1960s. Free admission! A food truck or two will have items for sale.
Although whales can be spotted from the California coast mostly year-round, wintertime offers the best chance to see one from Los Angeles. Every year, thousands of gray whales travel between Mexico and Alaska, one of the longest known maritime migrations. From December to March/April, they mate and give birth in the warm and shallow waters […]
Sailing camps for kids is a unique way to get your kid out in the great outdoors this summer! Several local yacht clubs and recreation centers offer all-day youth programs in the summer. Beginner classes typically introduce terminology, boat rigging, water safety, and basic sailing skills. Advanced classes for older children build on that foundation. […]
Marina del Rey opens onto Santa Monica Bay, a pass-through for grey whales and humpbacks on their annual migration. December through March offers the best whale-watching, although the trips run year-round as an opportunity to look for dolphins and many other types of sea life and sea birds. Departs daily at 10 a.m. and an […]
Watch a trail of lighted boats cruise through the main channel. Arrive early to grab a spot on the lawn at Burton Chace Park or a good photo spot at Fisherman’s Village, two of the most popular viewing places. Narration on a PA system is available at both locations. The 2021 parade themed “Joy on […]
Unfortunately, the popular Halloween Spooktacular at Burton Chace Park is cancelled for 2021. Please check back next year!
Killer Shrimp Restaurant & Bar opens its parking lot to hot rod, classic car, and motorcycle displays. Free admission. Event takes place once monthly, May through August. In 2021, dates are July 25, September 26 and December 11 Holiday Show.
We rounded up 5 fun things to do on sunny weekends in L.A.’s Marina. When the weather forecast is sunny and 70 degrees, Marina del Rey is the place to be to enjoy Vitamin Sea and fresh air. Keep reading below for more ideas!
A family getaway in Marina del Rey is boatloads of fun! We rounded up tips from local bloggers who’ve experienced Marina del Rey as a family vacation spot. Here, they share advice on how to enjoy Marina del Rey with the fam bam. What’s there to do with kids in tow? Are restaurants family-friendly? Luckily, […]