itineraries
4 Hour Itinerary
Whether passing through on a layover or visiting for the entire weekend, you’ll be happy to know that there are endless things to do in Marina del Rey. Enjoy the sunshine and sparkling harbor views on one or more of these excursions.
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Go parasailing
Get a bird’s-eye view of the entire Los Angeles coastline on an excursion with Marina del Rey Parasailing (March-October). Choose from 500 or 800 feet.
Check out a dining cruise
City Cruises offers the only public dining cruises in the Marina. Choose from weekend brunch and dinner cruises year-round. From summer through early fall, Hornblower adds to the lineup with sunset cocktail cruises on Wednesdays. Themed cruises are also offered seasonally.
Go for a bike ride
Pedal along the 22-mile Marvin Braude Coastal Bike Trail, which winds through Santa Monica or Manhattan Beach, and other seaside towns to the north and south of the Marina. Hourly or full-day rentals are available from Daniel’s Bicycle Rentals at Fisherman’s Village.
Go shopping
Shop ‘til you drop at Waterside, the Marina’s outdoor shopping center, or head over to Abbot Kinney Boulevard, which is lined with funky boutiques and restaurants.
Get on the water
In addition to kayak and paddleboards, Marina del Rey Boat Rentals has electric duffy boats, small sailboats, and power craft for rent by the hour. Pack a picnic and enjoy lunch on the water.
Explore Santa Monica
Bike to nearby Santa Monica and enjoy the iconic Santa Monica Pier or enjoy popular shopping and dining attractions like Third Street Promenade.