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.  

2023 Sunset Series Regatta

The California Yacht Club organizes this series of sailing races that take place Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. We recommend viewing from Fisherman’s Village and Burton Chace Park or the North Jetty. Free to watch! April 19—September 6, 2023. 

Sunset Series Regatta

Sunset sail on ocean with sun setting in background

The California Yacht Club puts on this series of sailing races that take place Wednesday from April 13 to September 7. The prime viewing spots are at Fisherman’s Village and Burton Chace Park. Have your phones ready around 7:30 p.m. to capture photos and videos of the multitude of sailboats returning to the harbor’s main […]

Summer Sailing Camps for Kids in Marina del Rey

young boy learning how to sail with the wind

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. […]

Sunset Series Regatta

sailing at sunset

The California Yacht Club puts on this annual summer sailing series. Boats race from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesdays, April 18-September 5, 2018. Watch from anywhere in the Marina that has a view of the main channel, including Burton Chace Park and Fisherman’s Village, or join Hornblower’s seasonal Sunset Cocktail Cruises on Wednesdays, which are timed to watch […]

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.

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.

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 […]