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.  

All About Dragon Boat Racing in Los Angeles

Dragon boats racing on the ocean

What is dragon boat racing? Is it like Fast and the Furious meets the ocean but more peaceful? Or is it boats zooming by with powerful engines? Canoes and paddleboards are common here in L.A.’s Marina. But what about dragon boats? Turns out dragon boat racing has been around quite a long time. It’s become a […]

2nd Annual Marina del Rey Dragon Boat Festival

Dragon boats racing on the ocean

Gather at Burton Chace Park for the return of the Marina del Rey Dragon Boat Festival featuring a series of dragon boat races, live music entertainment, food truck fare and more. The all-day festival will be fun for anyone paddling or cheering on the teams. Admission is free for viewers.