| Whether you're looking for fun on land or water, | | | | spectacular shops featuring jewelry, clothing, and |
| you'll find it in Marina del Rey. Located west of Los | | | | accessories. |
| Angeles, California, along the Pacific Coast, this | | | | Festival boutiques that sit along the boardwalk of |
| beautiful area has plenty to offer. This article looks at | | | | Venice Beach, which is a California beach near Marina |
| the many events and free things to do in this | | | | del Rey, offer an exceptional experience. In addition |
| exciting locale. | | | | to incredible boutiques, you'll find lots of street |
| The Great Outdoors | | | | vendors at Venice Beach selling everything from |
| Head over to Marina del Rey Boat Rentals if you'd | | | | souvenirs to one of a kind art pieces. There are |
| like to hit the water. You can rent a kayak, sailboat, | | | | plenty of free things to do at Venice Beach, including |
| or powerboat here to launch off a California beach | | | | bringing your dog for a walk, rollerblading, watching |
| by the hour or half or full day. If you aren't | | | | street artists perform, and listening to live music. If |
| interested in being the captain of your own vessel, | | | | you visit at the right time, you might even enjoy a |
| The UCLA Marine Aquatic Center provides sunset | | | | festival or other special events in this area. |
| paddle rides, kayak rides, marine life kayak tours, and | | | | Check out Main Street in Marina del Rey for surf |
| bird watching kayak tours. If fishing is your passion, | | | | clothing, distinctive jewelry, funny hats, and incredible |
| Marina del Rey Sportsfishing provides morning and | | | | artwork. With many free things to do, including |
| evening fishing tours that will put you in the prime | | | | people watching, you'll enjoy a trip to Main Street. |
| spot to catch yellowtail bass, sea bass, and halibut. | | | | Delicious Dining |
| You can get a ticket for a high-speed catamaran ride | | | | If you'd like a more relaxed dinner experience, check |
| to Catalina Island for a day at the Catalina-Marina del | | | | out Tony P's Dockside Grill & Tavern. With big |
| Rey Flyer. For a romantic experience in the great | | | | screen televisions set to sports channels, you can sit |
| outdoors, take your sweetie on a romantic 32-foot | | | | back to enjoy a beer and a game between your |
| Italian gondola ride off California beach shores at | | | | favorite team and its biggest rival. For a more upscale |
| Gondola D'Amore. | | | | meal, choose Glow, popular for its live music and |
| Unique Shopping | | | | outdoor eating areas. The Warehouse Restaurant |
| Within a short distance away from this gorgeous | | | | near the harbor offers an exotic menu along with live |
| destination, you'll find unique boutiques and stores. | | | | music and salsa dance lesson on Friday nights. You'll |
| Villa Marina Marketplace, the largest shopping center | | | | find live jazz music on Saturday nights. |
| in the area, has over 60 stores, restaurants, and | | | | Whether you're interested in a festival, special |
| movie theaters and hosts several special events | | | | events, shopping, dining, or some time in the great |
| throughout the year. With live music while weekend | | | | outdoors, you'll find it all in this amazing vacation |
| shopping, Waterside at Marina del Rey offers | | | | destination, including plenty of free things to do. |