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.

August: Must See & Do in Marina del Rey

enjoy the perfect mojito

We rounded up 10 things to see and do in Marina del Rey this August. If you’re visiting for a few days, entertaining friends, or looking for summer activities with the family, scroll below for more ideas.   ON THE WATER 1. Ride the Marina WaterBus for $1 per person and grab lunch or dinner […]

US Open of SUP Nautical Mile Corporate Challenge

US Open of SUP Nautical Mile Challenge

Join the most epic “Board Meeting” at Marina “Mother’s” Beach for an action packed afternoon of stand-up paddle boarding with team building, reconnecting with your colleagues and an opportunity to network with your fellow LA Corporate teams. Click here to register your company’s team of 6 colleagues to compete! Each team member will paddle a 300m (328 […]

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. […]

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! 

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. 

15 Fun Summer Activities in Marina del Rey

Three friends dip feet in hotel pool in Marina del Rey

Summer is here and so we bring you our handy guide of 15 summer activities in Marina del Rey. Love the water? Then, we’ve got you covered. Prefer your land-legs over sea-legs? We’ve got those activities, too. Families, couples and anyone rolling solo will enjoy many of these things to do on and off the […]

Five Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend in Marina del Rey

Looking for ways to celebrate Memorial Day in Marina del Rey? We know Memorial Day celebrations across the country will look and feel different this year. Parades and other patriotic events are cancelled, but celebrating Americans who died fighting for the country can still go on. In fact, many Americans will also celebrate frontline workers […]

Spring Break Ideas in Marina del Rey

It’s almost time to shake off winter and embrace some sunshine! Want to know what to do for spring break in Los Angeles? Read on for exciting spring break ideas in L.A.’s Marina. Whether you’re traveling solo or with a group of all ages, there’s something for everyone to do in Marina del Rey. Just four […]