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Holiday Events in Marina del Rey

The holiday season in Marina del Rey will offer locals and visitors a festive atmosphere including the return of Marina Lights at Burton Chace Park and the annual New Year's Eve fireworks show. This year, the Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade will bring joy to the waterfront. The public is invited to walk, bike or paddle throughout the harbor to see the boats decorated in holiday lights. Take a stroll and shop throughout Fisherman's Village, Boardwalk Shops, Waterside Shops and nightly twinkling Christmas lights throughout December.

EVENTS

  • ANNUAL HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE

    SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2021 at 6 p.m.

    Watch the 59th annual Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade. Catch a brief fireworks display at 5:55 p.m. before the parade begins. Enjoy musical entertainment from carolers, food truck fare and photo opportunities from 4-8 p.m. For details, visit mdrboatparade.org.

    Santa Claus waving from boat decorated with lights and banners

  • MARINA LIGHTS AT BURTON CHACE PARK

    Throughout December

    Enjoy festive light displays glowing every night at Burton Chace Park from 4 p.m.-10 p.m.

    people walking by trees decorated with llights

    Holiday, Burton Chace Park

  • NEW YEAR'S EVE FIREWORKS DISPLAY

    DECEMBER 31, 2021

    Head to Burton Chace Park to enjoy the annual fireworks display and Watch live broadcasts of the east and west coast countdowns to the New Year with fireworks at 8:59 p.m. and again at 11:59 p.m.

    4th of July fireworks

  • HOLIDAY SHOPPING

    Throughout December

    Holiday shopping can easily be done in L.A.’s Marina. Retail therapy–whether you venture inside a store or buy online–is available at several locations including Waterside Shops, Villa Marina Marketplace or the Saturday Farmers Market at Parking Lot #11 near Marina “Mother’s” Beach.

    people sitting on outdoor patio with chairs and tables in front of Waterside shopping center in Marina del Rey

    People sitting in outdoor area at Waterside, shopping center with restaurants

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DINING

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Make a night of it in the Marina while supporting your favorite local restaurants! 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 dining spot in L.A.’s Marina.

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Welcome your friends and family to Marina del Rey (or, treat yourself with a stay-cation!) with these special reduced holiday hotel rates.

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GETTING HERE

Click the button to download a printable map with public parking options. **PLEASE NOTE: Our signature winter event Snow Wonder is cancelled for 2021.**

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Location

Marina del Rey is located on the Los Angeles coast, 4 miles north of LAX. From Interstate 405, connect to westbound Highway 90, which terminates in Marina del Rey. Make a left onto Mindanao Way and follow it to the end at Burton Chace Park. 13650 Mindanao Way.

Public Parking Lots

The Marina has 12 public parking lots. Pay attendant if present, or use the pay-and-display kiosks (accept cash and Visa/Mastercard). Click here for an interactive map. The lots closest to Burton Chace Park are:

LOT 77, 13560 MINDANAO WAY – 70 SPACES
$0.25 per 10 minutes | Max. Mon.–Fri. $6, Sat.-Sun. $8

LOT 4, 13500 MINDANAO WAY – 152 SPACES
$0.25 per 10 minutes | Max. Mon.–Fri. $6, Sat.-Sun. $8 | **$8 flat rate on December 14 and 31

LOT 5, 4545 ADMIRALTY WAY – 222 SPACES
$0.25 per 10 minutes | Max. $5 | **$5 flat rate on December 14 and 31

LOT 1/FISHERMAN’S VILLAGE, 13755 FIJI WAY -501 SPACES
$1 per 20 minutes | Max. $15

THE FREE RIDE

Circuit, a 5-passenger electric vehicle. offers free daily transportation in the Marina from 12:30—9 p.m. Download the Ride Ciruit app to schedule a pick-up or if you see a car, wave it down. Click here for a flyer with a map of the service area.

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 from 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Fridays–Saturdays, and 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Sundays and holidays. For New Year's Eve, service will run from 6 p.m.–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.