Bring the family to Marina del Rey on Dec. 10th!
Ring in the holiday season on December 10 at Marina del Rey’s most festive holiday celebration. There’s no better place to enjoy a lighted boat parade than at North America’s largest man-made small-craft harbor.
The day begins with the family-focused Snow Wonder festival from 12-6 p.m. at the waterfront Burton Chace Park. Children will enjoy crafts, snow play and sledding, face painting, DJ entertainment, a carousel, and a snowboarding simulator ride. Food trucks scheduled include Richeeze (grilled cheese), Heritage LA (coffee), and Blast Ice Cream.
At 5:55 p.m., a brief fireworks show will kick off the 54th annual Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade, which runs till 8. Olympic gold medalist KK Clark from the U.S. women’s water polo team serves as the grand marshal. Spectators can gather at Burton Chace Park and at Fisherman’s Village to watch dozens of festively lighted boats troll through the harbor.
Visit visitmarinadelrey.com for more event info!
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Dec. 10th timeline:
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- Snow Wonder at Burton Chase Park. (Snow, Sledding, Arts and Crafts) 1:00-5:00 p.m.
- Fireworks Show: 5:55 p.m.
- Marina del Rey Boat Parade: 6:00 -8:00 p.m.
- Best viewing spots
- Have a boat that you want to enter?
- For more info, visit mdrboatparade.org and www.visitmarinadelrey.com
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Spend a day in the Marina!
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. View list by the Venice Concierge. visitveniceca.com/2015/05/15/the-marina-marina-del-rey/
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BEST PLACE TO DINE IN THE MARINA!
Dine and drink 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! Weekend Breakfast with Bottomless Mimosas at Tony P’s! Great patio with Marina view! Happy Hour Mon-Thurs. 3-6 p.m. Fri.’til 7p.m. . Tony P’s Dockside Grill. 4445 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA – 90292. www.TonyPs.com
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Dine and drink at 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. 4200 Admiralty Way. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 | www.marinagrillandbar.com
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Spend a night in Marina del Rey at the Hilton Garden Inn!
About Hilton Garden Inn: This waterfront hotel is less than 2 miles from the Venice Beach Boardwalk and under 4 miles from the Santa Monica Pier. All rooms offer sophisticated decor and custom-designed beds, plus flat-screen TVs with premium cable channels, minifridge, microwaves and free WiFi. Suites add separate living areas; some have loft bedrooms and private patios. There’s also a 24/7 fitness center, outdoor pool and whirlpool. Additional amenities include 2 meeting rooms and business center.
4200 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com
