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.
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 […]
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. […]
Bartenders offer up unique twists on the margarita, competing for guest votes. Cruise ticket includes two cocktails, unlimited tacos, and DJ entertainment. Embarkation at Dock 52. Parking available on-site at Dock 52 and down the street at Fisherman’s Village (County Lot #1).
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.
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. […]
Take in the view of the sparkling Marina while aboard a Hornblower yacht complete with all the trimmings of a traditional holiday meal. Brunch cruises (two hours) offer a buffet-style meal and bottomless mimosas for $68.95. The Thanksgiving dinner cruise (3 hours) is also buffet style but with additional dinner items and priced at $92.95. […]
Hornblower’s midweek sunset cocktail cruises have an Oktoberfest theme this month. Every Wednesday and Thursday in October, cruise from 6-8 p.m. and enjoy complimentary appetizers, plus German-style bratwurst and beer available for purchase. Click below to reserve online, or call 310-301-9900.
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!
This Father’s Day, treat Dad to a fun day in L.A.’s premier waterfront playground. Whether his speed matches that of an ocean-bound powerboat or he’s at home with a fishing pole on a pier, Marina del Rey will not disappoint.
LA’s Marina is the best place to start summer 2017! On the water, near the water – your choice. Here are five ways to play in Marina del Rey this Memorial Day Weekend.