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.  

Mother’s Day Brunch in Marina del Rey

mothers day los angeles

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 […]

Jammin’ Reggae Dinner Cruise

Sail along the Marina harbor in a beautiful yacht while you enjoy a night of Reggae and Dancehall music, Caribbean food, cocktails and more. 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.

Jammin’ Reggae Dinner Cruise

Sail along the Marina harbor in a beautiful yacht while you enjoy a night of Reggae and Dancehall music, Caribbean food, cocktails and more. 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.

Wine Down Wednesday Cruise

Hornblower dining cruises in Marina del Rey

Calling all winos! Wine down on a yacht cruising Marina del Rey Harbor. You’ll get to taste exciting varieties of California wines on board, accompanied with light bites for pairing, all while you listen to live acoustic R&B, jazz, and hip-hop music from the South Bay Duo.  

Snow Wonder

kids playing in snow

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 […]

New Year’s Eve Dining

champagne and confetti

Make early reservations for these premier New Year’s Eve events in Marina del Rey, Los Angeles. Time your seating to enjoy one of two fireworks shows—the first at 9 p.m. and the second at midnight—that will cast a festive glow over the main channel as we ring in 2019. Back to Holiday Activities

Marina Spooktacular

Zombie pirate

October 26 and 27: Come enjoy this Halloween party on the harbor, featuring L.A.’s only haunted pirate ships! There’s fun and scares for all ages, but the frights intensify as night falls over Burton Chace Park in Marina del Rey during this two-day festival. Enjoy pumpkin decorating, a blackout maze of terror, strolling magicians, interactive […]

Marina del Rey Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving in Marina del Rey: Roasted turkey with pumpkins and sunflowers on wooden table

Does the thought of a kitchen full of Thanksgiving dishes make you sigh? Let someone else do the work for you! Here are a few places around the Marina where you and your loved ones can enjoy a fabulous Thanksgiving dinner sans K.P. duty.

Dance JAM – Salsa

tango dance class

Do you like to dance and want to learn some new moves? Try out Dance JAMs, a series of free participatory dance events offered in Marina del Rey throughout the year. The September 1 JAM will teach salsa and is held ahead of Summer Concerts in the Park. Stick around for the free concert by […]

Fisherman’s Village Concerts – August

Break out your dancing shoes! Enjoy free concerts on Saturday and Sunday afternoons at Fisherman’s Village, 2-5 p.m. Click below for the August lineup.