A boat towing a barge with huge statue of a man has been cruising up and down the shore line this weekend.

The statue, at least 33 feet tall, was facing the shore with its hands held out, palms upward, is of Grammy-winning rapper Kid Cudi who is doing this to promote his new album INSANO.



The barge parks in Alamitos Bay, and the past 3 days has been sailing up the coast and back.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) effort to remove about a hundred Olympic-sized swimming pools worth of sediment from Marina del Rey’s harbor.

The five-month maintenance dredging effort will remove 400,000 to 500,000 cubic yards of sediment accumulated at the Marina’s entrance and along the harbor’s north jetty, where shoaling has greatly reduced navigation for boaters and first responders. The dredging operation by the Sea Horse with its clamshell bucket will begin along the north jetty following equipment inspections.

As the Sea Horse dredges, the sediment will be loaded onto a dump scow, the Robert L, and deposited in the Pacific Ocean nearshore of Dockweiler State Beach, just north of Imperial Highway in Playa del Rey. The Robert L is expected to make approximately four to five trips per day.

The equipment and 24-hour dredging work may make certain portions of the harbor entrance impassible for periods of time. For this reason, boaters with accessibility questions or concerns are encouraged to contact Harbormaster Sgt. Ron Nohles at 310-482-6000 (Office); 323-893-6803 (Cell)

Dredging is the routine removal of accumulated underwater sediment from channel beds to maintain the appropriate depths of navigation channels, harbors, marinas, boat launches and port facilities. It’s usually conducted by heavy machinery that scoops sediment from an area onto a barge, which transports the sediment elsewhere.

The dredging project budgeted at $7.18 million will be funded through Federal Budget appropriations. The project will ensure safe navigation of the harbor entrance for the U.S. Coast Guard and other first responders, as well as for the roughly 4,300 recreational vessels docked in the Marina.

About 400,000 to 500,000 cubic yards of sediment will be dredged from the harbor entrance. Once removed, the dredged sand will be transported by a scow—a large flat-bottomed vessel—and dropped through an opening at the bottom of the vessel into water about 15 to 30 feet deep nearshore Dockweiler State Beach. The sand deposits will be made twice a day and take about a half hour to complete and are expected to provide renourishment for the beach.

The dredging project will be a 24/7 operation. The Department of Beaches and Harbors will work with the dredging contractor to mitigate noise. It is not anticipated that the dredging will take place close enough to residences such that it would result in nighttime noise disturbance. Dredging at Marina del Rey is expected to begin on January 1, 2024 and should be complete by May 2024.

Upon completion of the project, it is anticipated that the depth of the harbor entrance will be 20 feet Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), or a depth of 20 feet during low tide.

All dredging is monitored to assure that there is minimal impact to the foraging and nesting periods of the California Least Tern, as well as all other sensitive or endangered species.

January 10, 2024

Use the map below to obtain the current water quality status of your favorite beach location. Use your mouse wheel to zoom into a particular location. Click on the marker to identify the sampling location. This map is updated as conditions change.

December 29, 2023
Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:

BEACH AREA WARNINGS:

· Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms

· Latigo Shore Drive in Malibu

Entire swim area

· Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove

Entire swim area

· Escondido Creek at Escondido State Beach

Entire swim area

· Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach

Entire swim area

· Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State Beach. Near Will Rogers Tower 18

100 yards up and down and coast from the creek

· Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica

100 yards up and down and coast from the pier

· Brooks Avenue storm drain at Venice Beach

100 yards up and down and coast from the storm drain

· Venice Pier in Venice

100 yards up and down and coast from the pier

· Topsail Street extension in Venice

100 yards up and down and coast from the Topsail Street extension.

· Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey

The entire swim area

· Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro

The entire swim area

· Las Flores Creek at Las Flores State Beach

The entire swim area

· Puerco Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach

The entire swim area

Warnings have been lifted for the following beach areas where recent sample results identified water quality levels within State standards

BEACH AREAS NOW CLEARED:

Warnings have been lifted for the following beach areas where recent sample results identified water quality levels within State standards:

· Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove

· Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica South Tower 20

· Windward storm drain at Venice Beach.

Use the map below to obtain the current water quality status of your favorite beach location. Use your mouse wheel to zoom into a particular location. Click on the marker to identify the sampling location. This map is updated as conditions change.

A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) effort to remove about a hundred Olympic-sized swimming pools worth of sediment from Marina del Rey’s harbor (MdR) is slated to begin on Friday, December 29th with the arrival of the Sea Horse dredge vessel, the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors announced today.

The five-month maintenance dredging effort will remove 400,000 to 500,000 cubic yards of sediment accumulated at the Marina’s entrance and along the harbor’s north jetty, where shoaling has greatly reduced navigation for boaters and first responders. The dredging operation by the Sea Horse with its clamshell bucket will begin along the north jetty following equipment inspections.

As the Sea Horse dredges, the sediment will be loaded onto a dump scow, the Robert L, and deposited in the Pacific Ocean nearshore of Dockweiler State Beach, just north of Imperial Highway in Playa del Rey. The Robert L is expected to make approximately four to five trips per day.



The equipment and 24-hour dredging work may make certain portions of the harbor entrance impassible for periods of time. For this reason, boaters with accessibility questions or concerns are encouraged to contact Harbormaster Sgt. Ron Nohles at 310-482-6000 (Office); 323-893-6803 (Cell)

Dredging is the routine removal of accumulated underwater sediment from channel beds to maintain the appropriate depths of navigation channels, harbors, marinas, boat launches and port facilities. It’s usually conducted by heavy machinery that scoops sediment from an area onto a barge, which transports the sediment elsewhere.

The dredging project budgeted at $7.18 million will be funded through Federal Budget appropriations. The project will ensure safe navigation of the harbor entrance for the U.S. Coast Guard and other first responders, as well as for the roughly 4,300 recreational vessels docked in the Marina.

About 400,000 to 500,000 cubic yards of sediment will be dredged from the harbor entrance. Once removed, the dredged sand will be transported by a scow—a large flat-bottomed vessel—and dropped through an opening at the bottom of the vessel into water about 15 to 30 feet deep nearshore Dockweiler State Beach. The sand deposits will be made twice a day and take about a half hour to complete and are expected to provide renourishment for the beach.

The dredging project will be a 24/7 operation. The Department of Beaches and Harbors will work with the dredging contractor to mitigate noise. It is not anticipated that the dredging will take place close enough to residences such that it would result in nighttime noise disturbance. Dredging at Marina del Rey is expected to begin on January 1, 2024 and should be complete by May 2024.

Upon completion of the project, it is anticipated that the depth of the harbor entrance will be 20 feet Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), or a depth of 20 feet during low tide.

All dredging is monitored to assure that there is minimal impact to the foraging and nesting periods of the California Least Tern, as well as all other sensitive or endangered species.

The Department of Beaches and Harbors will host the Marina del Rey New Year’s Eve Fireworks & Glow Party event on 12/31, 7 PM – Midnight, at Burton Chace Park. Enjoy fun activities for the whole family!

For more info and to register, Click Here

Find out about more upcoming local events, Click Here for the Event Calendar.

Two firefighters were hospitalized Tuesday while battling an intense blaze that ripped through the California Yacht Club in Marina del Rey.

Los Angeles County Fire Department firefighters responded around 11:30 p.m. Monday to 4469 Admiralty Way where they found the club in flames, according to the fire department.

The firefighters were taken to a hospital in moderate condition, City News Service reported.

The fire department’s Arson Investigation Unit was called to the scene to investigate the cause of the fire, according to Fox 11.

The yacht club was founded in 1922 in Wilmington Harbor near San Pedro and the current facility in Marina del Rey was built in 1967, according to the club’s website.

Photos via VeniceIntel

December 07, 2023
Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:

BEACH AREA WARNINGS:

· Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro

The entire swim area.

· Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

· Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica South Tower 20

100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.

· Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey

The entire swim area.

· Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms.

· Manhattan Beach Pier in Manhattan Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

· Redondo Beach Pier in Redondo Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

Warnings have been lifted for the following beach areas where recent sample results identified water quality levels within State standards

Use the map below to obtain the current water quality status of your favorite beach location. Use your mouse wheel to zoom into a particular location. Click on the marker to identify the sampling location. This map is updated as conditions change.

November 22, 2023
Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:

BEACH AREA WARNINGS:

· Arroyo Sequit Creek at Leo Carrillo State Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms.

· Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the public access.

· Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro

The entire swim area.

· Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

· Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State Beach. Near Will Rogers Tower 18

100 yards up and down the coast from the creek.

· Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms.

· Redondo Beach Pier in Redondo Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

· 28th Street extension in Manhattan Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the 28th Street extension.

· World Way Extension at Dockweiler State Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the jetty.

· Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey

The entire swim area.

BEACH AREAS NOW CLEARED:

· Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica South Tower 20

Warnings have been lifted for the following beach areas where recent sample results identified water quality levels within State standards Use the map below to obtain the current water quality status of your favorite beach location. Use your mouse wheel to zoom into a particular location. Click on the marker to identify the sampling location. This map is updated as conditions change.

November 20, 2023
Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:

· Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach

100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms.

· Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State Beach. Near Will Rogers Tower 18

50 yards and 100 yards up and down the coast of the creek.

· Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey

The entire swim area.

· Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

· Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica South Tower 20

100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.

These warnings have been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested.

Use the map below to obtain the current water quality status of your favorite beach location. Use your mouse wheel to zoom into a particular location. Click on the marker to identify the sampling location. This map is updated as conditions change.

Here's photos from the Marina Monster Paddle Parade in Marina Del Rey.

This set of surf photos was shot by Six12 Media and brought to you by Bodyglove












You can find more photos from this event, all full size and in high-resolution, in this photo gallery:

Marina Monster Paddle Parade Gallery


If you were out there, we probably got some cool surfing shots of you, go check them out!

Wanna see photos from previous days at this and other local surf spots from this photographer?
Click Surf Spot Galleries and look for the spot and then the date.

2nd Annual Halloween Boat Parade for 2023

Join the Southern California Boating Community for the 2nd Edition of the MdR Halloween Boat Parade for 2023 taking place on Saturday - October 28th. The "Party of the Year," we Welcome all boaters and watercraft of all shapes and sizes. Remember, it's Halloween so the SPOOKIER, the Better. Channel your inner-goblin and prepare for a wild night of fun on the water. Channel your inner Pirate or Favorite Halloween Costume and Make Your Boat the talk of the Evening.

aking place on Saturday, October 28th -- The 2nd Annual Halloween Boat Parade for 2023 is a fabulous, family-friendly boating event for kids of all ages. Light up and Decorate your boat, or watch from the shore at Burton Chase Park or anywhere along the MdR Harbor shoreline... A good time will be had by all... It's Halloween!

It's REAL and It's SPOOKTACULAR 8pm Saturday Oct. 28th 2023
For more info, Click Here

Find out about more upcoming local events, Click Here for the Event Calendar.

September 27, 2023
Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:

Windward storm drain at Venice Beach (Venice Breakwater)

100 yards up and down the coast from the drain.

· Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey

The entire swim area.

· Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

BEACH AREAS NOW CLEARED:

· Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu

Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24- hours a day on the County's beach closure hotline: 1-800- 525-5662.

Use the map below to obtain the current water quality status of your favorite beach location. Use your mouse wheel to zoom into a particular location. Click on the marker to identify the sampling location. This map is updated as conditions change.

September 21, 2023
Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:

· Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey

The entire swim area.

· Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

· Sweetwater Canyon Storm Drain at Carbon Canyon Beach

The entire swim area.

· Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu

100 yards up and down the coast from the lagoon.

Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24- hours a day on the County's beach closure hotline: 1-800- 525-5662.

Use the map below to obtain the current water quality status of your favorite beach location. Use your mouse wheel to zoom into a particular location. Click on the marker to identify the sampling location. This map is updated as conditions change.

Join Heal the Bay for Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 23, 2023, to remove thousands of pounds of trash and recyclables from our watersheds, neighborhoods, and coastline.

Coastal Cleanup Day is an international day of action to protect our oceans, watersheds, and wildlife from trash and debris. This year, there are more than 30+ cleanup sites to choose from throughout L.A. County. Whether you want to tidy up the mountains, better your neighborhood, or spruce up the beach, we've got you covered!

This year Heal the Bay’s Coastal Cleanup Day in Los Angeles County is in its 34th year! The annual community cleanup will take place on September 23, 2023, as an official event for California’s statewide Coastal Cleanup and the International Coastal Cleanup movement.

Join us for our 34th annual community cleanup happening at more than 55 sites across Los Angeles County! Our planet’s waters and marine life are suffering from the cumulative impact of an unprecedented amount of pollution, climate change, and harmful human activity. This year, we invite you to participate in our day of action to drastically rehabilitate our local environment. Choose a cleanup location and join in on fun site activities, giveaways, and more!

Locations:

Ballona Creek Bike Path - Overland Ave
You are welcome to arrive with waiver and supplies in hand (reusable water bottle, gloves, bag/bucket) cleanup with Ballona Creek Renaissance
location: Ballona Creek Bike Path @ Overland Ave
4990 Overland Ave, Culver City, 90230

Ballona Creek Bike Path - Sepulveda Blvd
Kiwanis Club of Los Angeles
location: Ballona Creek Bike Path @ Sepulveda Blvd,
5000 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City

Ballona Creek Bike Path - Syd Kronenthal Park
Echo Horizon School
location: Ballona Creek Bike Path @ Syd Kronenthal Park
3451 McManus Ave, Culver City, 90232

Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve
this is both a restoration and creek cleanup with the Friends of Ballona Wetlands
location: 303 Culver Blvd, Playa Del Rey, 90293

Corral Canyon & Dan Blocker County Beaches
Site Captain: Don Nipper and Antelope Valley Desert Divers
Location: Dan Blocker parking Lot,
25700 CA-1, Malibu, CA 90265

Malibu Surfrider Beach
location: Tower Mal 1
23050 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, 90265

Marina Mothers Beach
location: Mother's Beach,
14031 Palawan Way, Marina Del Rey, 90292

Marina Del Rey - Admiralty Way
Volunteers will meet at California Yacht Club
4469 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Watercraft site

Santa Monica State Beach - North Beach - Pier
S location: Tower 1550
1600 Appian Way, Santa Monica, 90401
Park in big parking lot north side of pier

Santa Monica State Beach - South Beach - Bay St
You are welcome to arrive with waiver and supplies in hand (reusable water bottle, gloves, bag/bucket)
location: Tower 21
103 Bay St, Santa Monica, 90405
Bay St/Inkwell Monument

Santa Monica State Beach - South Beach - Ocean Park Blvd
You are welcome to arrive with waiver and supplies in hand (reusable water bottle, gloves, bag/bucket)
location: Tower 27
2600 Barnard Way, Santa Monica, 90405

UNDERWATER | Santa Monica Pier
*** this is an UNDERWATER cleanup ***
location: Pier/Tower 1550
1600 Appian Way, Santa Monica, 90401
You MUST be dive certified to participate.

Topanga Beach
You are welcome to arrive with waiver and supplies in hand (reusable water bottle, gloves, bag/bucket)
location: Tower South
18700 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, 90265

Venice City Beach - Rose Ave
location: 1 Rose Ave, Venice, 90291
The cleanup is located right in the parking lot at 1 Rose Ave-- we will have a tent set up just south of the play ground right next to the lot.

Westward Beach
7103 Westward Beach Rd, Malibu, CA 90265-4280.

Will Rogers State Beach - central
location: Tower 7
17000 Pacific Coast Hwy @ Temescal Canyon Rd,
Pacific Palisades, 90272

For more info, Click Here

The Department of Beaches and Harbors presents Marina Movie Nights. Pack your picnic baskets and bring the family to Burton Chace Park on Saturday nights to enjoy our free outdoor movie screenings – by the water and under the stars!

All movies start at 8:00 pm. Be sure to bundle up!

2023 MOVIE LINEUP:
September 23 | Top Gun: Maverick
September 30 | Creature from the Black Lagoon

TICKETS:
No tickets are required for entry but RSVP is highly recommended so that you can be notified of any last minute changes. RSVP for each movie night by clicking on the links above. Each link will direct you to separate EventBrite pages.

SEATING:
Seating is festival-style, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
There is absolutely no reserved seating for the public.
Please be considerate and bring only low-back lawn/beach chairs or blankets.
No tents or umbrellas during the show.

PARKING:
Closest parking is located at Marina Parking Lots #77, #4 and #5.

Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292

For more info and to RSVP, Click Here

Find out about more upcoming local events, Click Here for the Event Calendar.