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.  

Earth Day Ocean Cleanup Paddle

Jump on board with The SeaChange Agency and do your part on Earth Day! Armed with trash buckets and nets, the group will paddle to an area where trash is known to collect in the marina and get to work cleaning. No experience needed. Each person will get a lesson in paddling and have time […]

Snow Wonder

kids playing in snow

Ring in the holiday season at Marina del Rey’s most festive holiday celebration. The day begins with the family-focused Snow Wonder festival from 12 to 6 p.m. at Burton Chace Park. Children will enjoy crafts, snow play and sledding, face painting, DJ entertainment, and more. At 5:55 p.m., a brief fireworks show kicks off the Marina del Rey Holiday […]

Halloween Party Cruise

Adults in Halloween costumes

Calling all vampires, zombies, and monsters! Join this fun night of music, food, and cocktails on a three-hour harbor cruise aboard a luxury four-level yacht. Two dance floors offer DJ music entertainment. Embarkation at Dock 52. Parking available on-site and down the street at Fisherman’s Village (County Lot #1). Questions? Call 844-227-7771.

Brews & Brats – Sunset Cocktail Cruises

Hornblower Cruises & Events puts an Oktoberfest twist this month on its seasonal midweek sunset cruises in the sparkling Marina del Rey Harbor. Enjoy complimentary German-style appetizers and a cash bar featuring specialty German beers (along with other beverages and cocktails). This cruise is offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays during October.

Old Fashioned Day at the Park

old fashioned boats docked in marina

Head to Burton Chace Park for the 42nd 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. Questions: 310-429-3028; or email.

Full Moon Dining Cruises

hornblower cruises full moon

Ply the waters of the picturesque Marina under the glow of a full moon. Enjoy a full-service four-course meal, then head to the top deck to dance under the stars with DJ entertainment. 2018 dates: July 27, 28; August 25; November 23; December 21, 22.

Champion Paddle

Join Team TBG at this monthly event that honors breast cancer survivors and supports newly afflicted patients. The 90-minute group paddle departs from Marina “Mother’s” Beach. Discounted rentals for participants available from Pro SUP Shop.

Yacht Talk: Day Sail in Distress

Day sailing is one of the great pleasures of life in Southern California. But what would you do if your skipper was suddenly incapacitated—how do you bring the boat back to the dock? Find out in this presentation! The Women’s Sailing Association of Santa Monica Bay presents “Day Sail in Distress”, with Captain Karyn Jones, […]

Thai Cuisine Dinner Cruise

Enjoy Thai food and cocktails and musical entertainment on this two-hour harbor cruise. Embarkation at Dock 52. Parking available on-site at Dock 52 and down the street at Fisherman’s Village (County Lot #1). Questions? Call 844-227-7771 or email info@cruisesandfestivals.com.

Kahanamoku Klassic Marina del Rey

Kayaks lined up together

The Southern California Outrigger Racing Association puts on this annual canoe event in Marina del Rey. Courses vary depending on experience level, but all put-in at Marina Beach. The full Open Race (advanced) runs 11 miles, starting outside the Marina break wall and heading north to Santa Monica Pier on a triangle course. 8 a.m. start time.