About: Marina del Rey’s the Marina is the world’s largest man-made small craft harbor with 19 marinas. It has the capacity for 5,300 boats and is home port to approximately 6,500 boats. The marina houses a wide variety of restaurants, hotels, bars, boats and a beach. In addition to great entertainment options, one can find fishing and whale watching tours, parasailing, stand up paddle boarding and more.
MARINA PARKING: Public Lot #4 – 13500 Mindanao Way. Public Lot #5 – 4545 Admiralty Way and Dock 52 – 13501 Fiji Way. Marina del Rey, 90292
ONGOING AND ANNUAL MARINA EVENTS:
Marina del Rey Summer Concerts
4th of July Fireworks
Annual Marina del Rey Boat Parade
Feb. 28, 2015 Polar Plunge
April 18 & 19 2015. Marina Del Rey Halibut Derby
SUGGESTED MARINA ACTIVITIES:
- Visit Burton Chase Park! Burton W. Chace Park has 10 acres of lush lawn and trees that extend into the Marina’s main channel. Here you will find magnificent boat and ocean vistas. In addition, the park offers picnic tables, barbecues, pergolas, picnic shelters, guest docks, and is host to numerous year-round events. Click here for all Burton Chase events!
- Visit Fisherman’s Village! Fisherman’s Village is a 1970s’ era replica of a New England seaport and fishing town. You can still stroll the quiet harborfront to enjoy views of the Marina. There are several restaurants, and a smattering of shops and galleries. You can also rent a boat, go parasailing, or take a harbor dining cruise on the weekends. Free weekend concerts year round.
- Have a beach day at Mother’s Beach! Swimming (no surf), Children’s playground, Picnic Tables, Windsurfing, Kayaking, Free boat launch for hand-carried boats, Restaurants, Hotels, Restrooms, Showers
- Go to the the breakfast buffet at Marina Grill and Bar. Enjoy happy hour, dinner, or chill out by their outside fire pit! They have beautiful event space, outdoor patio, bar and dining area!
- Enjoy the areas best steaks, seafood, BBQ, and more while watching the sunset over the marina at Tony P’s Dockside Grill!
- Paddle boarding at Mother’s Beach is a must do activity!
- Go Deep Sea fishing or Whale watching.
- Take a sailing lesson.
- Visit or join the California Yacht Club! Located in picturesque Marina del Rey,the California Yacht Club is among the top private clubs in the nation and for over ninety years, our yachting tradition and history has beckoned those who love the water as well as those that love to socialize and live life to the fullest.
- Find food trucks at “The Beach Eats” at Mother’s Beach! The Beach Eats lot has a variety of trucks at Mother’s Beach every Thursday. Great selection, easy parking and dog friendly. Starts back in the Spring 2015
- Farmer’s market every Thursday at Mother’s Beach!
- Free Marina Movie Nights at Burton Chase park in the summer! Fun for the entire family!
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Watch the game at the Marina’s best kept secret Tony P’s Tavern! The tavern is home to over 100 beers, 50 wines by the glass and eight 65″ Hi- Def TVs. Rock!
- Eat organic or buy groceries at Rainbow Acres.
- Eat the weekend Brunch at Marina Grill and Bar or Tony P’s Dockside Grill
- Ride the Marina del Rey Water Bus! (Summer activity) Park your car and take our WaterBus for a unique water’s-eye view of Marina del Rey. Eight boarding stops throughout the Marina offer opportunities to shop, dine, and recreate in one of the most beautiful Southern California residential and tourist areas. Bikes and strollers welcome aboard. Ride cost $1. Treat your family and friends! Best time ever!
- For additional info on Marina del Rey, visit beaches.lacounty.gov or www.visitmarinadelrey.com
- Visit the Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library. The library has a large nautical collection.
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BEST PLACE TO DINE!
Marina Grill and Bar: California cuisine and local enchantment combine for a truly memorable dining experience in the heart of Marina del Rey. Relax by the fire or on the outdoor patio with a specialty cocktail, while looking out over Mother’s Beach. The Marina Grill and Bar is located in the Hilton Garden Inn Marina del Rey, and is open for breakfast, happy hour and dinner and features a full bar. 4200 Admiralty Way. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 | (310) 301-2000 | www.marinagrillandbar.com
Eat at Tony P’s Dockside Grill. Voted by local newspapers and T.V. Stations!
Tony P’s Dockside and Grill has the best steak, seafood, outside dining, beer selection, bar food, blood Mary! Westside #1 Sports Tavern and Happy Hour. One of top three fish and chips, American BBQ and martinis! 4445 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, California, CA – 90292. www.TonyPs.com
