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.  

New Public Cruise Option in Marina del Rey

power yacht cruising through harbor

There’s a new public cruising option in the Marina! Check out the 2.5-hour open-party experience on The Legend, a classic 70′ power yacht. The Legend can take up to 12 passengers and sells tickets individually – so come solo, as a couple, or bring your whole family. Leaving the Marina, you’ll head out onto Santa […]

MarinaFest & Discover Marina del Rey

festival booths, face painting helicopters and boat on water

Explore all things nautical in L.A.’s Marina, May 19-20. Yacht displays, vendor booths, games, festival food, and more. Saturday times are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. New for 2018, Discover Marina del Rey, a family-focused festival formerly offered in October, will be merging with MarinaFest’s Sunday activities, adding bounce houses and other kids’ activities from […]

Latin Experience – Cinco de Mayo – Dining Cruise

fantasea one boat on water

Enjoy Latin food and a mariachi band 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.

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 […]

Persian New Year Dinner Cruise

fantasea one boat on water

Unlimited Persian rice, stews, kabobs, and an assortment of salads and appetizers, finished with pastries, cakes, and fruit. All of this during a three-hour luxury cruise with two dance floors: Persian music on one floor and club music on another. Embarkation at Dock 52. Parking available on-site at Dock 52 and down the street at […]

Marina del Rey Parasailing

having fun at paragliding

By Valerie Arias I consider myself up for most any adventure, but soaring 800 feet above Santa Monica Bay? Even I felt butterflies in my stomach at that thought. It wasn’t enough to keep me shoreside though, so a friend and I joined one of Marina del Rey Parasailing’s excursions. up, up, and away I […]

Cupid’s Champagne Brunch Cruises

Set sail with your special someone on a romantic Hornblower brunch cruise in the Marina. Enjoy views of the sparkling harbor and passing sailboats while you dine on a gourmet meal. Impress your date with a private table, bottomless champagne or sparkling cider, brunch buffet, live jazz entertainment, and more on a two-hour scenic cruise. […]

Jammin’ Reggae Dinner Cruise

Enjoy Jamaican food and cocktails while listening to reggae music on this three-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.

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.

New Year’s Eve Cocktail Cruise

Toast to 2018 on a Hornblower yacht with appetizers, desserts, and ever-changing views of the harbor. Enjoy a boarding glass of champagne, a cash bar for cocktails, DJ entertainment for music and dancing, a champagne toast at midnight, and the best views of the Marina del Rey midnight fireworks display. Boarding is at 9:30 p.m. […]