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.  

Marina del Rey Summer Concerts

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The L.A. County Department of Beaches & Harbors produces the annual Summer Concert Series in Burton Chace Park. The concerts are free and do not require tickets; however, the park may close if capacity is reached. First come, first served. Click the website button for the 2019 lineup and full schedule.

Friday Habitat Restoration

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Roll up your sleeves to help the Friends of Ballona Wetlands restore the last coastal wetland in Los Angeles. Get hands-on-experience while learning about urban ecology. Activities are recommended for ages 7 and up. Youths 16 and under should be accompanied by an adult. Suggested donation is $5 per person.   

Marina del Rey Summer Concerts: Sights, Sounds & Dance in America

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The Marina del Rey Symphony collaborates with the Nancy Dobbs Owen Dance Troupe to bring to life the sights, sounds, and movement of American dance with original choreography set to Gershwin’s American in Paris and Craig Safan’s Odessey-inspired Sirens. Plus, they will perform select works by renowned Mexican composer Juan Pablo Contreras The L.A. County Department of […]

Marina del Rey Summer Concert: Rickie Lee Jones

The L.A. County Department of Beaches & Harbors produces the annual Summer Concert Series in Burton Chace Park featuring jazz/pop singer and songwriter Rickie Lee Jones. The concerts are free and do not require tickets; however, the park may close if capacity is reached. First come, first served. Click the website button for the 2019 […]

Marina del Rey Summer Concerts: Opera at the Shore

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The Marina del Rey Symphony performs alongside staged highlights from Puccini’s La Bohème, followed by a medley of live-to-picture scenes from Lon Chaney’s terrifying 1925 silent film, The Phantom of the Opera, featuring an original score by Craig Safan. The L.A. County Department of Beaches & Harbors produces the annual Summer Concert Series in Burton Chace Park. The concerts are free and […]

Marina Movie Nights

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The Los Angeles County Department of Beaches & Harbors presents Movie Nights in Burton Chace Park! Pack your picnic baskets and enjoy outdoor movie screenings under the stars. Movies start at 8 p.m., but arrive by 7 to pick out your spot on the lawn. Free admission!

Fun Father’s Day Ideas in Marina del Rey

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UPDATED JUNE 1, 2022 Give Dads the gift of “vitamin sea” this Father’s Day! Show them how special they are with some fun, on-the-water activities including delicious brunches on the Marina del Rey waterfront. So here are some fun Father’s Day ideas in Marina del Rey coming up Sunday, June 19.  

Mother’s Day Brunch in Marina del Rey

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It’s time to up your brunch game for this year’s Mother’s Day. Go beyond the eggs benny and champagne and add warm sunshine plus a view of the harbor to your Mother’s Day selfies. Here’s a list of where to go in Marina del Rey on May 12 to celebrate Moms, Grandmoms and even Pet […]

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

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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 […]