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.
Sailing camps for kids is a unique way to get your kid out in the great outdoors this summer! Several local yacht clubs and recreation centers offer all-day youth programs in the summer. Beginner classes typically introduce terminology, boat rigging, water safety, and basic sailing skills. Advanced classes for older children build on that foundation. […]
Explore all things nautical in L.A.’s Marina, May 19-20. Yacht displays, vendor booths, games, festival food, and more. Saturday times are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. New for 2018, Discover Marina del Rey, a family-focused festival formerly offered in October, will be merging with MarinaFest’s Sunday activities, adding bounce houses and other kids’ activities from […]
The California Yacht Club puts on this annual summer sailing series. Boats race from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesdays, April 18-September 5, 2018. Watch from anywhere in the Marina that has a view of the main channel, including Burton Chace Park and Fisherman’s Village, or join Hornblower’s seasonal Sunset Cocktail Cruises on Wednesdays, which are timed to watch […]
Heading to the gym isn’t fun for all people, so it’s important to identify types of activity that you enjoy. In Marina del Rey, the premier waterfront playground of the Los Angeles area, you’re flush with options that will keep you smiling while burning off those stubborn pounds.
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.
The California Yacht Club invites boating enthusiasts to this dinner and presentation on the LA2024 Olympic and Paralympic bid. LA2024 Director of Marketing Matt Rohmer will share updates on the bid process, the proposed venues plan, and community events supporting the LA2024 bid. $26 includes dinner, tax, service, and parking. Reservations required: reservations@calyachtclub.net. 6:15 p.m. […]
March 18 is the 7th Annual Yacht Maintenance & Do It Yourself Event in Marina del Rey. Yacht enthusiasts can go to one place for all their yacht maintenance and service questions – seminars, lunch, raffle, and over 30 exhibitors with maintenance experts of all facets. Entry to the event is free. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. […]
All racers in the California Yacht Club’s Sunset Series regattas, including those in the Cruising Division, will be required to have up-to-date Performance Handicap Racing Fleet (PHRF) ratings. Attend this orientation seminar to learn about the PHRF rating for your boat – how it is determined and how different equipment changes on your boat may […]
Join fellow racing enthusiasts and Olympic fans at the California Yacht Club in Marina del Rey to hear the inside story of Olympic sailing from two experts: Caleb Paine, 2016 Finn Class Olympic Bronze Medalist, US Sailing Team Sperry; and Craig Leweck, Editor – 2016 World Sailing Olympic Blog, and Editor and Publisher of Scuttlebutt. Caleb […]
The Del Rey Yacht Club invites the public to a free seminar lead by Peter Isler, a renowned sailor, author, and motivational speaker. Peter’s talk will focus on starts, lane management, and position assessment–all you ever wanted to know about fleet racing but were afraid to ask. Please RSVP to info@dryc.org or by calling 310-823-4664. […]