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 Monster Paddle

Person paddling in the water wearing a lobster costume

The annual Marina Monster Paddle & Costume Contest returns to MDR! Join a spooktacular Halloween sunset paddle and costume contest at Marina “Mother’s” Beach. Click button for more information.

LOVE MY JOB: STEPHEN BOHRER, PROSUP SHOP

We’re continuing our new series, “Love My Job.” Each article features someone who loves working in Marina del Rey and shares a bit about what they do every day! This month, we’ve got ProSUP Shop Manager Stephen Bohrer on deck. He helps run the family-owned paddle board and kayak rental shop at Marina “Mother’s” Beach. […]

Marina Monster Paddle Parade

Person paddling in the water wearing a lobster costume

Join a Spooktacular Sunset Paddle at Marina “Mother’s” Beach with Pro SUP Shop. Make sure to wear your frightfully fun costume for a chance to win prizes! A brief lesson is held on the beach and two different groups will paddle out (depending on experience) with instructors for a guided Marina tour. Lights will be […]

Sunset Paddle

stand up paddleboard

Take a 90-minute guided paddle tour during Marina Del Rey’s golden hour with Pro SUP Shop at Marina “Mother’s” Beach. Tickets are $20 per person and includes a board rental with a brief on-sand demonstration. Best for paddlers with some experience. Click on the button for more information. 

Step Up to SUP

paddle boarding

By Valerie Arias Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) has been around in one form or another for decades, but the modern style we know today soared in popularity just a few years ago – especially once paparazzi photos of celebs such as Jennifer Aniston and Matthew McConaughey partaking in the fun started showing up in magazines. And there’s […]