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 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 […]

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 […]

Children’s Storytime

Marina del Rey author Sherry Dean Curreri will be reading her book Poor Little Puppy, as well as other favorite children’s stories, at the Indy Plush Shop in Fisherman’s Village. Families are encouraged to come for storytime with milk and cookies. Storytime is 11 a.m. to noon on both Sunday and Memorial Day Monday. Questions? Call […]

Bonfires at Dockweiler State Beach

dockweiler state beach BBQ pit at sunset

There’s no better way to end a fun day at the beach than to circle up around a cozy bonfire. Not all California beaches allow bonfires, but here in the Marina del Rey area, we’re lucky that Dockweiler State Beach does permit regulated burns in provided fire rings. Follow these tips to ensure your group […]

Winona Phillabaum and The Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Public Library

bicycling in Marina del Rey

Set along the coastal bike path and adjacent to Admiralty Way, The Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Public Library overlooks Basin F of the Marina. Filled with thousands of books, the library is frequented by locals of all ages. The library’s “sail window” in the Nautical Wing looks out onto boats in the harbor, the perfect […]