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.  

60th Annual Holiday Boat Parade

Santa Claus waving from boat decorated with lights, banners

Watch a trail of lighted boats cruise through the main channel. Arrive early to grab a spot on the lawn at Burton Chace Park or a good photo spot at Fisherman’s Village, two of the most popular viewing places. Narration on a PA system is available at both locations. A brief fireworks show at 5:55 […]

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. 

Marina del Rey Holiday Dining Cruise

Hornblower dining cruises in Marina del Rey

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 Eve featuring a traditional holiday buffet, live entertainment and breathtaking views of the harbor. 

Marina del Rey Holiday Brunch Cruise

Group of girls having brunch on dining cruise in Marina del Rey

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

Killer Rides – Holiday Car Show

motorcycles parked in front of Killer Shrimp

Killer Shrimp hosts this annual holiday car show and toy drive in the parking lot of its waterfront restaurant space. Free to show and free to attend! Spend the morning pouring over hot rods, exotics, motorcycles, classics, and muscle cars. Enjoy music, food, and photos with Santa, too. Please bring a new, unwrapped children’s toy […]

Holiday Paddle Parade

Dress in fun festive holiday attire for the first Holiday Paddle Parade and costume contest hosted by Pro SUP Shop. Enjoy a stand-up paddle or kayak guided tour ($30 for paddleboard or single kayak; $40 for tandem kayak). All ages and levels are welcome. This is a pet-friendly event, too! 

MDR Holiday Boat Parade, Events and More

holiday themed boat

The annual MDR Holiday Boat Parade is back this year! If you’re looking for holiday cheer, check out this weekend’s upcoming events and festivities in Marina del Rey. 

Thanksgiving Specials in Marina del Rey

Thanksgiving in Marina del Rey: Roasted turkey with pumpkins and sunflowers on wooden table

Looking for Thanksgiving specials in Marina del Rey? Look no further! Here are dining specials where you can give thanks and enjoy a stress-free holiday! Celebrate the season by relaxing and letting others do the cooking. Here’s our guide to restaurants offering Thanksgiving specials in Marina del Rey. 

Marina del Rey Holiday Gift Guide for 2020

Christmas gifts and ornaments

T’is the season to support local businesses! Kick off the holidays and scroll through our 2020 Marina del Rey Holiday Gift Guide. We hope this gives you some good ideas and inspiration for fun and unique gifts for loved ones to use in the near future. If you don’t see a store listed here, please […]

Marina del Rey Holiday Dining Guide

New Year's Eve dining and parties in Marina del Rey Los Angeles

The most wonderful time of year is upon us in L.A.’s Marina. Lights will be on display at Burton Chace Park. The annual holiday boat parade will light up the harbor. And families and friends will gather from near and far. The most important question they’ll ask:  “Where should we eat?” This is where our […]