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.  

LOVE MY JOB: TREVOR DURANT, CITY CRUISES

Boat captain on boat sailing in the harbor

Imagine waking up every day to the sounds of seagulls, feeling the fresh ocean breeze on your face, and spending your workday cruising the beautiful harbor. Sounds like a dream job, right? Well, this month we’re excited to feature Captain Trevor Durant with City Cruises, and get an inside look at why he loves his […]

New Year’s Day Dinner Cruise 2023

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Time to ring in the New Year from a luxury yacht featuring a dinner cruise with a welcome glass of champagne and three-course plated dinner evening along with a toast at midnight! The two-and-a-half hour yacht dinner cruise along the Marina del Rey harbor  with City Cruises by Hornblower features an open-air outdoor deck where […]

New Year’s Eve Brunch Cruise

hornblower boat in marina

Say farewell to 2022 and look ahead to 2023 with a waterfront brunch cruise on a luxury yacht. The 2.5 hour cruise meanders along the Marina del Rey Harbor including a chef-prepared, buffet style, holiday dining with free-flowing champagne, sparkling cider, and mimosas with hosted soda, juice, coffee, tea and water. Enjoy spectacular views of […]

MDR Christmas Day Brunch Cruise

Group Dining

Gather with your loved ones on Christmas Day for a festive waterfront two-hour brunch cruise on the Marina del Rey Harbor. The dining cruise includes a chef-prepared, buffet style, holiday dining with free-flowing champagne, sparkling cider, and mimosas with hosted soda, juice, coffee, tea and water. Enjoy spectacular views of the city skyline, local landmarks, […]

MDR Holiday Lunch Cruise

Friends sitting at a table during brunch in a dining cruise ship

Celebrate the holidays in Marina del Rey on a two-hour lunch cruise aboard a luxury yacht. Slowly cruise along the Marina Del Rey harbor and enjoy a delicious buffet with freshly prepared entrees, salads, desserts, unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea and water and onboard entertainment. Climb to the top deck for spectacular views of […]

FOURTH OF JULY PREMIER DINNER CRUISE

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Make this Fourth of July even more memorable aboard a luxury yacht for a dinner cruise featuring views of the annual Marina del Rey Fireworks show from the water. Enjoy a three-course plated dinner, cocktails, live DJ entertainment and spectacular views of L.A.’s coastline. Boarding begins at 6:30 p.m. at Fisherman’s Village. Click button to […]

Marina del Rey Christmas Dinner Cruise

hornblower cruises full moon

Celebrate the holidays without any stress and hop aboard a festive yacht with City Cruises for a two-and-a-half hour dining cruise on Christmas Day featuring a traditional holiday buffet, live entertainment and breathtaking views of the harbor.