Live Music, Beach Eats, Farmer's Market: Marina Del Rey This Week

MARINA DEL REY, CA – There are plenty of family-friendly summer activities going on this week in Marina del Rey. From Marina Fundays to concerts, beach eats, and a farmer's market, there are plenty of happenings to keep everyone busy.

Check out the list of events listed below and start planning your weekend:

August 1–31 Marina Fundays

Throughout August and September, take advantage of special deals on dining and activities plus musical entertainment in Marina del Rey for Marina Fundays. Explore the harbor by kayak, paddleboard, or harbor cruise. Enjoy the warm coastal breezes from the patio of a waterfront restaurant or sandy cove with live music to set the mood. The events and deals listed will be updated weekly, so check back regularly on the website. For more information, call 424-526-7900.

August 1 & 2 — Sunset Cocktail Cruises

Hornblower Cruises & Events offers these seasonal low-cost sunset cruises on Wednesdays and Thursdays in the harbor. Wednesday sailings are timed perfectly to watch the California Yacht Club’s Sunset Series regattas, which run through September 5. For more information, click here or call 310-301-6000.

August 2 — Beach Eats

Catch live beach music by local band Unkle Monkey on August 2 at Beach Eats, Marina del Rey’s weekly food truck gathering at Marina "Mother's" Beach through September 27, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring your own beach chair and enjoy the free show. For more information, click here or call 424-526-7900.

August 4 — Summer Concert Series

Cat Power performs at Saturday’s free concert at Burton Chace Park. Show starts at 7 p.m., but arrive early and picnic on the lawn. For details and season lineup, visit the website or call 424-526-7900.

August 4 – Marina del Rey Farmer’s Market

Find fresh, small-batch gourmet foods, produce, and handmade wares on Saturdays at the Marina del Rey Farmers' Market. County Parking Lot 11, corner of Via Marina and Panay Way, next to the Cheesecake Factory. Open 9 a.m.–2 p.m. For more information, visit the website or call 424-526-7900.

August 5 — Weekend Concerts at Fisherman’s Village

Break out your dancing shoes and enjoy free concerts on Saturdays and Sundays year-round at Fisherman’s Village. On Sunday from 2–5 p.m., there will be salsa music by the Susie Hansen Latin Band. Click here for August’s full lineup. For more information, call 424-526-7900.

August 5 — Sunday Boathouse

The Marina del Rey Hotel annually offers a summertime series of Sunday pool parties (open to the public). Come for DJ entertainment, themed events, and poolside bites and drinks. No cover charge! Non-hotel guests must be age 21+. This year, Sunday Boathouse runs through September 2. For more information, visit the website or call 310-301-1000.

Photo courtesy MDR CVB.