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Winter Holidays in Marina del Rey

A December 2007 trip to Marina del Rey by marinagal

View from Shanghai Reds Photo - Shanghai Reds, Marina del Rey, California More Photos
Quote: From Thanksgiving to Christmas to New Years Day, indoor and out, there are lots of ways to celebrate the Winter Holidays here in Marina del Rey. There are special Buffet Dinners, Diner/Dance Cruises, and of course the Lighted Holiday Boat Parade to kick off the Christmas Season.
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Creative Chakra Spa Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "De-Stress During the Holidays, or Any Day"

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This oceanside day spa, featuring spa treatments, yoga classes and healing options is the perfect place to de-stress during the busy holidays. Newly added to their extensive spa treatment menu and holistic classes is the new Aromatherapy Tea Bar. Their Aromatherapist and attendants will guide you through this adventure of teas, herbs, elixirs and tonics. Set in a relaxed atmosphere, you can enjoy the wonderful flavors and health benefits of the teas. Or after a spa treatment, you can re-energize yourself with one. Chair massages are available.You can stroll through their garden walk street to the ocean, watch surfers on the water; walk a bit further south to the Mari...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on November 17, 2009

Creative Chakra Spa
3401 Pacific ave #2A - Studio 2B & 1C
Marina del Rey, California 90292
(310) 823-9378

Marina del Rey Boat Rentals Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Holiday Gift Certificates for Watersports Addicts"

Kayaks & Jetskis for rent Photo - Marina del Rey Boat Rentals, Marina del Rey, California
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If you're looking for something a little different for that watersport addict -- or someone that has always talked about doing watersports, look no further than Marina Del Rey Boat Rentals.

They offer Holiday Gift Certificates for all their watersports activities -- boat rentals -- motorboat, sail boats and even the super fun for small groups, Duffy Electric boats -- kayaks, jetskis and the newest item, paddle surfboards. You can purchase by the hour, by the activity or just put on the dollar amount that works for your budget.

Get one for that someone special -- or even just yourself!

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on November 17, 2009

Marina del Rey Boat Rentals
13719 Fiji Way
Marina del Rey, California 90292
(310) 574-2822

Penguin Swim on New Years Day Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Annual "Chilly" Wintertime Swim!"

Registering for the
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Every year, on New Year's Day, the Venice Penguin Swim Club celebrates wintertime in Los Angeles with a annual swim. Taking place at noon, various club members and community residents, young and old alike, make the 1-mile swim from the Venice Beach location and back. What an energetic way to start the New Year!

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on November 25, 2008

Shanghai Red's Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Spectacular Thanksgiving Buffet for under $40/pp "

View from Shanghai Red's Photo - Shanghai Red's, Marina del Rey, California
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Take the stress out of the Thanksgiving Feast by enjoying all the flavors with none of the work at Shangai Red's Thanksgiving Buffet. This lovely restaurant in Marina del Rey's Fisherman's Village offers the best views of the harbor, and delicious array of a traditional Thanksgiving Meal for under $40 per person. Included in the feast is, of course, turkey with all the trimmings, but they also have prime rib of beef, leg of lamb and roast ham. Sides include mashed potatoes and gravy, candied yams, giblet stuffing, and for dessert traditional pumpkin pie. But it's all the other goodies that really set them off -- like shrimp, crab legs, mussels on ice, poached salmon, lox, seasonal fresh fruits, se...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on November 11, 2008

Shanghai Red's
13813 Fiji Way
Marina del Rey, California 90292
(310) 823-4522

Marina del Rey Boat Parade Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Christmas on the Water with the Holiday Lighted Boat Parade"

Holiday Boat Parade -- Single Sailor Photo - Marina del Rey Boat Parade, Marina del Rey, California
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The Christmas season starts in Marina del Rey with the Holiday Lighted Boat Parade, usually the second Saturday of December. For 2009, the date is Dec. 12 and the theme is "Christmas in Paradise," featuring Zac Sunderland, the first teenager to sail around the world solo, as the grand marshall.Starting at 5:55pm, there is a fireworks display to start the parade. Then at 6pm, festively holiday lighted and decorated boats glide down the main channel for all to see. The parade features nearly 40 boats, sometimes more, and every year they are judge on creativity and use of the theme. Many of the boats feature animated displays, piped music or live music provided by chorus groups or bands. ...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on November 11, 2008

Marina del Rey Boat Parade
Burton Chace Park - 13650 Mindanao Way
Marina del Rey
(310) 305-9595

Venice Canal Holiday Boat Parade Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Italy-Inspired Holiday Parade of Small Boats, Canoes & Kayaks"

Venice Canal Holiday Boat Parade Photo - Marina del Rey, California
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On the second Sunday of December, join a walking tour of the Venice Canals to view a vibrant display of small, non-motorize boats, canoes and kayaks all brilliantly lit and festively decorated for the holidays. For 2009, it is set for Sunday Dec. 13, starting at 4:00pm. All the boats are themed decorated and manned by costumed participants, young and old alike. Then after the parade, linger a bit longer to see the houses brightly lit and decorated for the Holidays along the canals. Walk the area, enjoying the pedestrian-only walkways and each family's take on the festivities. If you have the time and inclination, enjoy a snack before or dinner afer, at one of the many resta...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on November 18, 2008

New Year's Eve Fireworks Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Celebrate the Coming New Year with Fireworks"

Fireworks Over the Marina Photo - Marina del Rey, California
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New Year's Eve would not be complete without the mid-night count down and in Marina del Rey there are fireworks to celebrate the start of a New Year. Watch the sky light up with amazing pyrotechnics shot from the south jetty of the Marina. The count down is punctuated by one firework per second; then when the clock strikes midnight, there is a dazzling five-minute fireworks show. It can be seen from almost anywhere in the Marina. Prime viewing locations include Burton Chace Park,13650 Mindanao Way and Fisherman's Village, at 13755 Fiji Way. Make sure you dress warmly if you plan to view at either location. Also, many of the local private and public boat charters offer either dinner...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on November 17, 2008

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