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.
Join the most epic “Board Meeting” at Marina “Mother’s” Beach for an action packed afternoon of stand-up paddle boarding with team building, reconnecting with your colleagues and an opportunity to network with your fellow LA Corporate teams. Click here to register your company’s team of 6 colleagues to compete! Each team member will paddle a 300m (328 […]
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. […]
Looking for ways to celebrate Memorial Day in Marina del Rey? We know Memorial Day celebrations across the country will look and feel different this year. Parades and other patriotic events are cancelled, but celebrating Americans who died fighting for the country can still go on. In fact, many Americans will also celebrate frontline workers […]
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 […]
The Southern California Outrigger Racing Association puts on this annual canoe event in Marina del Rey. Courses vary depending on experience level, but all put-in at Marina Beach. The full Open Race (advanced) runs 11 miles, starting outside the Marina break wall and heading north to Santa Monica Pier on a triangle course. 8 a.m. start time.
Marina del Rey’s YOGAqua company, founded and run by Sarah Tiefenthaler, made Los Angeles Magazine‘s Top 15 places for outdoor yoga in Los Angeles. We’re not surprised – have you checked out this gorgeous setting? Classes take place in the calm cove at Marina “Mother’s” Beach, a perfect spot for newbies to get the feel […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Valerie Arias I consider myself up for most any adventure, but soaring 800 feet above Santa Monica Bay? Even I felt butterflies in my stomach at that thought. It wasn’t enough to keep me shoreside though, so a friend and I joined one of Marina del Rey Parasailing’s excursions. up, up, and away I […]