We explore the seaside community of Marina del Rey, California, as a unique destination for holiday celebrations and year-round enjoyment, examining its festive traditions, natural beauty, and transformative potential.

• Premium dining options with waterfront views for holiday gatherings
• Annual Holiday Boat Parade featuring decorated vessels, food trucks, and carolers
• Marina Lights at Burton Chase Park running throughout December
• Dual New Year's Eve fireworks celebrating both East and West coast countdowns
• Year-round Farmer's Market operating Saturdays from 9 am to 2 pm
• Water activities including parasailing, stand-up paddleboard yoga, and sightseeing cruises
• Burton Chase Park and Yvonne B. Burke Park offering 10+ acres for outdoor recreation
• The remarkable story of JJ, a baby gray whale rescued and rehabilitated in Marina del Rey
• Historical evolution from salt marsh to modern beach community
• Philosophical reflections on life transitions where land meets sea

Experience the holidays with us in beautiful Marina Del Rey, California. If you find yourself washed up and don't know what to do, remember it could be the beginning of something new - the brave new thing you've been putting off for too long.

Get convivial. Get festive. If you get it, you're invited to spend your holiday in lovely Marina del Rey, CA, where approximately 6,000 waves wash ashore every day. And some may ask, "where, and what, is the shoreline?"

Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes is a production of KCHUNG.

Loops by Chris Rogers. Written, performed, produced, and created by Emerson Dameron, who is solely responsible for its content.

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