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.  

Inaugural Halloween Boat Parade

Enjoy the first-ever Halloween Boat Parade in the Marina del Rey channel presented by the Southern California Boating Community. Free to watch! Viewing spots include Fisherman’s Village, Burton Chace Park, or anywhere along the water near the Marina del Rey Hotel or Tony P’s Dockside Grill. Click button for more information.

Marina Monster Paddle

Person paddling in the water wearing a lobster costume

The annual Marina Monster Paddle & Costume Contest returns to MDR! Join a spooktacular Halloween sunset paddle and costume contest at Marina “Mother’s” Beach. Click button for more information.

Halloween Weekend Events in Marina del Rey

Adults in Halloween costumes

We rounded up fun Halloween weekend events in Marina del Rey. If you’re craving a good costume party, delectable bites and spooky spirits and cocktail specials, then you’re in for a treat! Read all about scary fun options at local restaurants and bars in L.A.’s Marina.  Did you know Marina del Rey is a short […]

Marina Monster Paddle Parade

Person paddling in the water wearing a lobster costume

Join a Spooktacular Sunset Paddle at Marina “Mother’s” Beach with Pro SUP Shop. Make sure to wear your frightfully fun costume for a chance to win prizes! A brief lesson is held on the beach and two different groups will paddle out (depending on experience) with instructors for a guided Marina tour. Lights will be […]

Marina Halloweek 2020

Adults in Halloween costumes

This year, Marina del Rey celebrates “Marina HalloWeek” by encouraging locals and visitors to dress in costume and dine at local restaurants in the marina. From Sunday, October 25 through Saturday, October 31, get “dressed in your Halloween best” and enjoy lunch or dinner at Marina del Rey restaurants. Embrace the Halloween spirit all week […]

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.  Ongoing tours of the pirate ships will be less-scary in the […]

Halloween Party Cruise

Adults in Halloween costumes

Calling all vampires, zombies, and monsters! Join this fun night of music, food, and cocktails on a three-hour harbor cruise aboard a luxury four-level yacht. Two dance floors offer DJ music entertainment. Embarkation at Dock 52. Parking available on-site and down the street at Fisherman’s Village (County Lot #1). Questions? Call 844-227-7771.

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 […]