If You Have Four Hours...

In a half-day, you can start to dig in to Marina life. Enjoy the sunshine and sparkling harbor views on one or more of these excursions. Of course, a Marina del Rey itinerary includes things to do on- and off-the-water! 

• City Cruises by Hornblower offers the only public dining cruises in the Marina. Choose from weekend brunch and dinner cruises year-round. From summer through early fall, Hornblower adds to the lineup with sunset cocktail cruises on Wednesdays. Themed cruises are also offered seasonally. Time: About 3 hours.
• Get a bird’s-eye view of the entire Los Angeles coastline on an excursion with Marina del Rey Parasailing (March-October). Choose from 500 or 800 feet. Time: About 2 hours.
• Pedal along the 22-mile Marvin Braude Coastal Bike Trail, which winds through Santa Monica or Manhattan Beach, and other seaside towns to the north and south of the Marina. Hourly or full-day rentals are available from Daniel’s Bicycle Rentals at Fisherman’s Village. Time: Up to you.
• Shop ‘til you drop at Waterside, the Marina’s outdoor shopping center, or catch the free electric shuttle Circuit for a quick jaunt to Abbot Kinney Boulevard, which is lined with funky boutiques and restaurants. Time: Up to you.
• Bike to nearby Santa Monica and enjoy the iconic Santa Monica Pier or enjoy popular shopping and dining attractions like Third Street Promenade. Time: Up to you.
• In addition to kayak and paddleboards, Marina del Rey Boat Rentals has electric duffy boats, small sailboats, and power craft for rent by the hour. Pack a picnic and enjoy lunch on the water. Time: Up to you.

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