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 del Rey Summer Concerts: Sights, Sounds & Dance in America

Marina Del Rey Concert

The Marina del Rey Symphony collaborates with the Nancy Dobbs Owen Dance Troupe to bring to life the sights, sounds, and movement of American dance with original choreography set to Gershwin’s American in Paris and Craig Safan’s Odessey-inspired Sirens. Plus, they will perform select works by renowned Mexican composer Juan Pablo Contreras The L.A. County Department of […]

Marina del Rey Summer Concert: Rickie Lee Jones

The L.A. County Department of Beaches & Harbors produces the annual Summer Concert Series in Burton Chace Park featuring jazz/pop singer and songwriter Rickie Lee Jones. The concerts are free and do not require tickets; however, the park may close if capacity is reached. First come, first served. Click the website button for the 2019 […]

Marina del Rey Summer Concerts: Opera at the Shore

crowd watching concert in the park

The Marina del Rey Symphony performs alongside staged highlights from Puccini’s La Bohème, followed by a medley of live-to-picture scenes from Lon Chaney’s terrifying 1925 silent film, The Phantom of the Opera, featuring an original score by Craig Safan. The L.A. County Department of Beaches & Harbors produces the annual Summer Concert Series in Burton Chace Park. The concerts are free and […]

Marina Movie Nights

people relaxing at the park

The Los Angeles County Department of Beaches & Harbors presents Movie Nights in Burton Chace Park! Pack your picnic baskets and enjoy outdoor movie screenings under the stars. Movies start at 8 p.m., but arrive by 7 to pick out your spot on the lawn. Free admission!

Snow Wonder

kids playing in snow

Ring in the holiday season at Marina del Rey’s most festive holiday celebration. The day begins with the family-focused Snow Wonder festival from 12 to 6 p.m. at Burton Chace Park. Children will enjoy crafts, snow play and sledding, face painting, DJ entertainment, and more. At 5:55 p.m., a brief fireworks show kicks off the Marina del Rey Holiday […]

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 […]

Dance JAM – Salsa

tango dance class

Do you like to dance and want to learn some new moves? Try out Dance JAMs, a series of free participatory dance events offered in Marina del Rey throughout the year. The September 1 JAM will teach salsa and is held ahead of Summer Concerts in the Park. Stick around for the free concert by […]

Full Moon Dining Cruises

hornblower cruises full moon

Ply the waters of the picturesque Marina under the glow of a full moon. Enjoy a full-service four-course meal, then head to the top deck to dance under the stars with DJ entertainment. 2018 dates: July 27, 28; August 25; November 23; December 21, 22.

Summer Concerts in the Park

marina del rey summer concerts in the park

The L.A. County Department of Beaches & Harbors produces the annual Summer Concert Series in Burton Chace Park. The concerts are free and do not require tickets; however, the park may close if capacity is reached. First come, first served. Click the website button for the 2018 lineup and full schedule.

Taste of Brazil Dinner Cruise

fantasea one boat on water

Savor Brazilian-style churrasco meats and authentic side dishes and desserts on this two-hour harbor cruise in Marina del Rey. Enjoy the views while listening to Brazilian music and sipping a specialty cocktail. Meal is included in your cruise fare; alcoholic beverages for purchase. Embarkation at Dock 52. Parking available on-site and down the street at Fisherman’s […]