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.  

Get Fit: Coastal Los Angeles Workouts

running on the beach

Heading to the gym isn’t fun for all people, so it’s important to identify types of activity that you enjoy. In Marina del Rey, the premier waterfront playground of the Los Angeles area, you’re flush with options that will keep you smiling while burning off those stubborn pounds.

ARTsea – Marina del Rey’s Party on the Beach

graffiti

LA’s Marina is turning into a pop-up arts district on June 10, 2017, with the debut of a new community festival called ARTsea. Marina Beach will be bursting with creative activity, including art installations, mini galleries, interactive workshops, live music, KCRW DJ Anthony Valadez, dance performances, food trucks, and more. The Beach Shuttle, Free Ride, and WaterBus will be in service during this event, making it easy for festival-goers to commute from remote parking lots to Marina Beach. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to the event. FREE ADMISSION!

Yachting Talk: A Cleaner Marina

Join Michael Tripp, Chief of Planning, Department of Los Angeles County Beaches and Harbors; Charles E. Michaels, General Council, LAACO, Ltd.; and S/C Anne Sacks, Director and Past President, RBOV, for updates on our Marina. Look at and beyond the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)- where we are and where we are headed and other […]

Regatta Seminar – Season Opener

Cal Yacht Club offers this event to kick off the Sunset Series Regatta races in Marina del Rey. Racing division class splits will be announced. Get the latest advice on the new 2017-2018 rules. Questions? Call CYC at 310-823-4567.

Women on the Water

adult woman behind a steering wheel of a yacht

California Yacht Club is hosting a skill-building event tailored to women who want to improve abilities and confidence of driving powerboats. Event is open to CYC members and nonmembers. $25 for CYC members/$50 for nonmembers. Questions? Call the CYC at 310-823-4567 and ask for Nancy or Mary, or email russc@actionwatersports.com.

Regatta Seminar

Cal Yacht Club offers this informational event about the Performance Handicap Racing Fleet (PHRF) ratings, which are required for the Sunset Series Regatta races in Marina del Rey. Topics include new splits for cruising A and Cruising B, signal flags, and tips and techniques for cruising racers.

Yachting Talk: LA2024 Olympic Bid

The California Yacht Club invites boating enthusiasts to this dinner and presentation on the LA2024 Olympic and Paralympic bid. LA2024 Director of Marketing Matt Rohmer will share updates on the bid process, the proposed venues plan, and community events supporting the LA2024 bid. $26 includes dinner, tax, service, and parking. Reservations required: reservations@calyachtclub.net. 6:15 p.m. […]

Annual Yacht Maintenance Expo

March 18 is the 7th Annual Yacht Maintenance & Do It Yourself Event in Marina del Rey. Yacht enthusiasts can go to one place for all their yacht maintenance and service questions – seminars, lunch, raffle, and over 30 exhibitors with maintenance experts of all facets. Entry to the event is free. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. […]

CYC 2017 Sunset Series Regatta Seminar

All racers in the California Yacht Club’s Sunset Series regattas, including those in the Cruising Division, will be required to have up-to-date Performance Handicap Racing Fleet (PHRF) ratings. Attend this orientation seminar to learn about the PHRF rating for your boat –  how it is determined and how different equipment changes on your boat may […]

Step Up to SUP

paddle boarding

By Valerie Arias Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) has been around in one form or another for decades, but the modern style we know today soared in popularity just a few years ago – especially once paparazzi photos of celebs such as Jennifer Aniston and Matthew McConaughey partaking in the fun started showing up in magazines. And there’s […]