Holidays
in Marina del Rey
Marina Lights
Enjoy the festive glow at Burton Chace Park nightly in December, 4-10 p.m. Make it a fun family outing with dinner at one of the Marina's waterfront restaurants, then a walk around the park to enjoy the holiday light displays. Stay tuned for information about free entertainment offered on Saturday evenings.
Snow Wonder
Eighty tons of snow are trucked in to Burton Chace Park to make a sledding hill and snow-play area. Pummel your pals with balls of snow – then take cover behind a Christmas tree!
Holiday Boat Parade
Burton Chace Park and Fisherman’s Village are the best places to watch the trail of lighted boats cruise the main channel. A 10-minute fireworks show at 5:55 p.m. will announce the start of the parade.
New Year’s Eve
Burton Chace Park is the staging ground for the Marina’s NYE celebration. Don’t miss the Glow Party, 7 p.m.–midnight, with activities the whole family will enjoy. Watch a live broadcast of the east and west coast countdowns to 2018, plus fireworks at 8:59 p.m. and 11:59 p.m.
Marina del Rey is home to over 60 full-service restaurants, representing cuisines from around the globe. Whether you’re in the mood for fresh-caught seafood, fine Italian, primo steak, Korean barbecue, or American classics, you’ll find a top-notch outlet in L.A.’s Marina. If you’re looking for a restaurant on the waterfront, we’ve included a list of options on the printable map found at the bottom of this webpage. Or, click the button immediately below to access our online dining guide for a longer list of restaurants in the area. Bon appétit!
GETTING HERE
Marina Lights and Snow Wonder take place at Burton Chace Park. You can also watch the Holiday Boat Parade and New Year's Eve fireworks at the park, as well as Fisherman's Village. Click the button to download a printable map with public parking options. Pay attendant if present, or use the pay-and-display kiosks (accept cash and Visa/Mastercard).
BEACH SHUTTLE
The free weekend beach shuttle runs on a loop between Playa Vista, the Marina, and the Venice Pier with shuttles arriving approximately every 30 minutes. Service runs 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Fridays–Saturdays, and 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Sundays and holidays. For New Year's Eve, enjoy extended service until 1:30 a.m. Enjoy direct drop-offs and pick-ups at the Burton Chace Park entrance starting at 6 p.m. Click here for a map.
THE FREE RIDE
The Free Ride offers free daily transportation in the Marina from noon till 9 p.m. If you see a car, wave it down. Or text (no calls please) your location, destination, and passenger count to 323-435-5000; please allow 10–15 minutes for pick-up. Click here for a flyer with a map of the service area.
PUBLIC PARKING LOTS
The Marina has 12 public parking lots. Click here for a map. The lots closest to our events are:
COUNTY LOT 77, 13560 MINDANAO WAY
$0.25 per 10 minutes | Max. Mon.–Fri. $6, Sat.-Sun. $8
COUNTY LOT 4, 13500 MINDANAO WAY
$0.25 per 10 minutes | Max. Mon.–Fri. $6, Sat.-Sun. $8
COUNTY LOT 5, 4545 ADMIRALTY WAY
$0.25 per 10 minutes | Max. $5
FISHERMAN’S VILLAGE, 13755 FIJI WAY
$1 per 20 minutes | Max. $15