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Marina del Rey isn\u2019t just another pretty stretch of coastline. <\/p>\n
It\u2019s the largest man-made small-craft harbor in North America, with room for more than 4,600 boats bobbing along its docks. <\/p>\n
And on weekends, one of those slips sends out a floating brunch buffet instead of just another sailboat.<\/p>\n
Operated by City Cruises, the same company behind the marina\u2019s largest and most diverse fleet, the Premier Brunch Cruise departs from Fisherman\u2019s Village every Saturday and Sunday, with boarding starting at 10:30 am and the boat pulling away by 11 am.<\/p>\n
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For the next two hours, guests get a full buffet spread, ranging from smoked salmon and French toast to hand-carved tri-tip and roasted salmon, alongside bottomless champagne, mimosas, and sparkling cider. <\/p>\n
Live entertainment plays throughout, and there\u2019s an open-air roof deck for anyone chasing the perfect harbor photo.<\/p>\n
What you\u2019re actually sailing past<\/p>\n
This isn\u2019t a cruise that just floats in circles. <\/p>\n
The boat winds through the marina\u2019s channels, passing multimillion-dollar yachts, Southern California\u2019s famous beaches, and enough sea life to make the ride feel more like a mini wildlife tour than a standard brunch outing.<\/p>\n
Marina del Rey earned its name honestly. <\/p>\n
Developed in the 1950s and 60s out of what was once tidal marshland, the harbor was purpose-built to become exactly this: a boater\u2019s paradise with direct access to the Pacific, tucked just minutes from LAX and about 20 minutes from downtown L.A.<\/p>\n
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Making a full day of it<\/p>\n
The cruise wraps by early afternoon, which leaves plenty of daylight to actually explore the area before heading back into the city.<\/p>\n
Walk Fisherman\u2019s Village itself, a cluster of New England-style shops and eateries right at the dock where the cruise departs<\/p>\n
Rent a kayak or paddleboard at Mother\u2019s Beach, the calm, wave-free swimming spot just up the channel<\/p>\n
Grab a second round of views at Salt Restaurant and Bar or Brizo, two waterfront spots locals swear by for harbor-side cocktails<\/p>\n
Walk or bike the Marina del Rey harbor path, which loops the entire waterfront and hits nearly every angle of the marina<\/p>\n
Booking the cruise<\/p>\n
Tickets for the Premier Brunch Cruise start around $142 per person, and reservations include a guaranteed table for your group rather than open seating. <\/p>\n
Casual attire is fine, so there\u2019s no need to overdress for what\u2019s ultimately a laid-back few hours on the water. <\/p>\n
And given how quickly weekend slots tend to fill during peak summer months, booking a few weeks out is the safer move if you\u2019re set on a specific date.<\/p>\n