Full Day Itinerary

Visitors who make Marina del Rey their overnight base while in L.A. know that it’s the perfect balance of activity and relaxation. After a day of sightseeing, this waterfront retreat will feel like home. Here are three great ways to spend a day in this beautiful village by the sea.

Skippered Charter Coastal Cruise

Coastal cruises and day sails are a fun part of the marina lifestyle. Charter a boat with skipper for an exciting day on sailing up the coast with friends and family. Take along your favorite beverages and leave the work to your well qualified and licensed captain. What a way to see L.A. – from the water!

Sport Fishing

For an exciting adventure join a Marina del Rey sportfishing open party trip. Fish ½ or ¾ day or at twilight for halibut, yellowtail, calico bass, sand bass, barracuda and white sea bass. Rod rentals, tackle, bait, fishing licenses and fish cleaning are available. Fishing trips leave from Pier 52 on Fiji Way, and experience is not necessary.

Venice Beach

From the marina, walk over to the Venice Canals, a little slice of heaven. A network of charming canals, narrow pedestrian wooden bridges and lushly landscaped footpaths covers eight blocks. From there head over to the Venice Beach Boardwalk and join in the carnival-like parade of beachgoers, tourists, body builders and street performers. And if you still have some energy, head over (driving or a cab is easier) to eclectic Abbot Kinney Boulevard, a stylish urban district which is the center of Venice’s creative community. Upscale shops and restaurants are unique and chic.