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.  

Marina Monster Paddle

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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.

LOVE MY JOB: STEPHEN BOHRER, PROSUP SHOP

We’re continuing our new series, “Love My Job.” Each article features someone who loves working in Marina del Rey and shares a bit about what they do every day! This month, we’ve got ProSUP Shop Manager Stephen Bohrer on deck. He helps run the family-owned paddle board and kayak rental shop at Marina “Mother’s” Beach. […]

Sunset Paddle

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Take a 90-minute guided paddle tour during Marina Del Rey’s golden hour with Pro SUP Shop at Marina “Mother’s” Beach. Tickets are $20 per person and includes a board rental with a brief on-sand demonstration. Best for paddlers with some experience. Click on the button for more information. 

FIVE MARINA MOTHER’S BEACH ACTIVITIES

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If you’re planning a beach day in Los Angeles, then check out five Marina “Mother’s” Beach activities you can do any time of year. With nearly 300 days of sunshine, Marina del Rey’s popular beach is loved by locals and visitors alike. The cove’s lack of surf make it ideal for families with young kids […]

Spring Break Ideas in Marina del Rey

It’s almost time to shake off winter and embrace some sunshine! Want to know what to do for spring break in Los Angeles? Read on for exciting spring break ideas in L.A.’s Marina. Whether you’re traveling solo or with a group of all ages, there’s something for everyone to do in Marina del Rey. Just four […]

Champion Paddle

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Join Team TGB and Pro SUP Shop for this monthly group paddle event focused on breast cancer survivors and pre-vivors. Participants each bring one item that helped themselves or a loved one get through cancer surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation. These pay-it-forward items are put into baskets and given to newly diagnosed women. There are always first […]

Get Fit: Coastal Los Angeles Workouts

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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.

ARTsea – Marina del Rey’s Party on the Beach

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LA’s Marina is turning into a pop-up arts district on June 10, 2017, with the debut of a new community festival called ARTsea. Marina Beach will be bursting with creative activity, including art installations, mini galleries, interactive workshops, live music, KCRW DJ Anthony Valadez, dance performances, food trucks, and more. The Beach Shuttle, Free Ride, and WaterBus will be in service during this event, making it easy for festival-goers to commute from remote parking lots to Marina Beach. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to the event. FREE ADMISSION!

Memorial Day Weekend in Los Angeles

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LA’s Marina is the best place to start summer 2017! On the water, near the water – your choice. Here are five ways to play in Marina del Rey this Memorial Day Weekend.

Step Up to SUP

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By Valerie Arias Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) has been around in one form or another for decades, but the modern style we know today soared in popularity just a few years ago – especially once paparazzi photos of celebs such as Jennifer Aniston and Matthew McConaughey partaking in the fun started showing up in magazines. And there’s […]