Enjoy the holiday season in Marina del Rey with our signature winter events. Burton Chace Park is the place to be for festive fun, including nightly Christmas lights throughout December, as well as the Snow Wonder festival and Holiday Boat Parade.
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Take in the view of the sparkling Marina while aboard a Hornblower yacht and dine on a traditional holiday meal. Click the button below to view options for special Christmas and New Year’s public dining cruises in Marina del Rey. 855-816-5824.
LEARN MOREDecember 31, 5 p.m.–1 a.m.
The Marina del Rey Hotel’s annual Midnight on the Marina event will sell out, so get tickets soon. Located on the Bali Way peninsula, the hotel offers panoramic views of the fireworks. A lineup of DJs will supply party tunes all night long. Opt for the Bottomless Bubbly or Open Bar ticket packages and you’re set for the night! Ring in 2020 with a complimentary Champagne Toast at midnight. SALT Restaurant & Bar will be serving a four-course, family-style menu (separate reservations required), available between 5 and 10 p.m.
GET TICKETSDecember 31, 5 p.m.–1 a.m.
Savor an exclusive NYE menu offered from 5 to 10 p.m. at this Marina hot spot located steps from the sand at Marina “Mother’s” Beach. Live music is offered on the patio from 6 to 10 p.m. Enjoy a lineup of holiday cocktails all night with extended bar hours till 1 a.m. Reservations for full dining are strongly recommended tonight.
LEARN MOREDecember 31, 5 p.m.–1 a.m.
This waterfront restaurant located at The Ritz-Carlton will offer two dinner seatings on New Year’s Eve. Harbor-facing patio and indoor seating showcase prime views of both fireworks shows. First up is a four-course prix fixe meal offered between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. The second option is a five-course prix fixe dinner offered between 9:30 and midnight. Reservations are required. Fireplace tables may be reserved ($100) and all other outdoor tables ($50).
LEARN MOREDecember 31, 5:30 p.m.–1 a.m.
Enjoy music, dancing, and window views of the fireworks. In the restaurant and patio areas, reserve a table for after 9 p.m. and you get to keep it for the rest of the night! In the Tavern, DJ entertainment will keep you dancing till the wee hours. No cover charge for dinner service patrons, and $20 at the door for those coming just to party. Celebrate 2019 with a midnight balloon drop and a champagne toast.
LEARN MOREDecember 31, 5:30 p.m.–midnight
There’s not a bad seat in the house at this romantic waterfront restaurant and lounge with a window wall for viewing the New Year’s Eve fireworks. A special five-course NYE dinner menu at $119 per person is served 5:30–10:30 p.m. Live music from DJ MAX from 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Reservations recommended.
LEARN MOREDecember 31, 5:30 p.m. - midnight
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Whiskey Red’s and enjoy the best views of the Marina del Rey fireworks! The festivities include hors d’oeuvres, a celebratory three-course dinner, live entertainment and more. First seating (earlybird dinner) is at 5 p.m. and second seating is at 8:30 p.m. Prices vary based on patio, window or indoor seating.
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Make a night of it in the Marina! Join us for festive holiday events, plus enjoy dinner or drinks at one of our local eateries. 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.
Welcome your friends and family to Marina del Rey (or, treat yourself with a stay-cation!) with these special reduced holiday hotel rates.
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.
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.
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