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.  

Thanksgiving Dining Cruises

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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. […]

Sailing Talk

The Women’s Sailing Association of Santa Monica Bay presents Charles-Etienne Devanneaux, winner of ASMBYC’s 2016 Sportsman of the Year Award, an experienced international racer, and founder of Naos Yachts as the featured speaker. Social hour is at 6 p.m., followed by a light dinner at 7. The hour-long program starts at 7:45 p.m. The public is […]

Taste of Brazil Dinner Cruise

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Savor Brazilian-style churrasco meats and authentic side dishes and desserts on this two-hour harbor cruise in Marina del Rey. Enjoy the views while listening to Brazilian music and sipping a specialty cocktail. Meal is included in your cruise fare; alcoholic beverages for purchase. Embarkation at Dock 52. Parking available on-site and down the street at Fisherman’s […]

Taste of Greece Dinner Cruise

Dine on classic Greek and Persian cuisine on this two-hour harbor cruise in Marina del Rey. 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.

Brews & Brats Cruises

Lager beer and snacks of sausages and sauerkraut

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.

Father’s Day in Marina del Rey

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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.

Memorial Day Weekend in Los Angeles

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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.

Yachting Talk: A Cleaner Marina

Join Michael Tripp, Chief of Planning, Department of Los Angeles County Beaches and Harbors; Charles E. Michaels, General Council, LAACO, Ltd.; and S/C Anne Sacks, Director and Past President, RBOV, for updates on our Marina. Look at and beyond the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)- where we are and where we are headed and other […]

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.

Women on the Water

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California Yacht Club is hosting a skill-building event tailored to women who want to improve abilities and confidence of driving powerboats. Event is open to CYC members and nonmembers. $25 for CYC members/$50 for nonmembers. Questions? Call the CYC at 310-823-4567 and ask for Nancy or Mary, or email russc@actionwatersports.com.