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.
Although whales can be spotted from the California coast mostly year-round, wintertime offers the best chance to see one from Los Angeles. Every year, thousands of gray whales travel between Mexico and Alaska, one of the longest known maritime migrations. From December to March/April, they mate and give birth in the warm and shallow waters […]
Enjoy yoga classes by the sea on Sundays at beautiful Burton Chace Park. Bring your own yoga mat. Look for the class outdoors under the white pergola. Email chacepark@bh.lacounty.gov to reserve a spot. Class is $10 per person, per class via cash or Venmo.
Marina del Rey opens onto Santa Monica Bay, a pass-through for grey whales and humpbacks on their annual migration. December through March offers the best whale-watching, although the trips run year-round as an opportunity to look for dolphins and many other types of sea life and sea birds. Departs daily at 10 a.m. and an […]
Explore the wonder of nature in the middle of urban Los Angeles. Experts docents will lead you through the Ballona Freshwater Marsh, where you’ll learn about its history and ecology. Get a special behind-the-scenes look at this protected place and meet some of the birds who call the marsh home. Join the group by the […]
Roll up your sleeves to help the Friends of Ballona Wetlands restore the last coastal wetland in Los Angeles. Get hands-on-experience while learning about urban ecology. Activities are recommended for ages 7 and up. Youths 16 and under should be accompanied by an adult. Suggested donation is $5 per person.
Join fellow nature lovers at this volunteer-run habitat restoration and clean-up event at the Ballona Wetlands. Gloves, tools, water, and snacks provided. Click for flyer.