_{Sunny days and cool Pacific breezes make Marina del Rey a favorite boating destination in the Los Angeles area.}

With its refreshing ocean breezes, beautiful coastline and easy access, the Marina is the perfect place to start any boating excursion when in the L.A. area.

For the general public, Marina del Rey offers weekend music, dinner dance and Sunday brunch cruises. Open party fishing trips are popular and affordable, and if you are interested in a day trip to nearby Catalina Island, a high speed catamaran can take you there in less than two hours.

Summertime means swinging sunset cocktail cruises and the Marina del Rey WaterBus, a simple and fun water shuttle system which runs between major points of interest on weekends and holidays and Chace Park concert nights.

A number of local companies offer private, skippered charters on a wide variety of boats, perfect for family and friends. Interested in taking the helm yourself? Hourly boat rentals from Fisherman‚s Village can be a fun way to explore the harbor and the coastline of Venice Beach and Santa Monica.

For larger groups or larger events like weddings, family reunions, company parties and other celebrations, there are nearly a dozen larger ships available for charter.

Qualified boaters will also find a large selection of sail and power bareboat rentals.

For detailed information on the harbor, boat slips, guest docks, managing government agencies and more, click on the Marina del Rey Harbor Guide.