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6 pm arrive Marina del Rey
Driving steadily non-stop (and fast) to meet our schedule, we make good time with our long ride down I5 and arrive with a little time to spare. So we drive around the marina, just getting acquainted.
6:30 pm check in Jamaica Bay Inn
Terrific room on top floor with balcony looking out on Mothers Beach. Drop luggage and rush over to Fisherman’s Village.
7:30 pm dinner cruise Hornblower Cruises & Events
At the fantasy Fisherman’s Village, near the Light House, several Hornblower party boats and their harbor shuttle are anchored. Boarding groups chat expectantly. Many celebrating, dressed to party. Gonna be a good time! Several sea lions slipping in and out the water entertain as we line-up to board. Checked-in, we’re directed to our table. All on board, a whistle blows, the vessel moves out into the harbor where it sails most evenings. Our Hornblower Yacht glides smoothly through the marina while we wine, dine, dance, enjoy the sea sunset.
The ambiance, low key nautical, feels wide and open but snug. Tables set around a dance floor. DJ prepares the evening’s program and takes requests. Before dinner people visit the outdoor decks, on this level and up top, to check out views. Although champagne (included in the ticket price) is served, many order more bottles of champagne for their celebrations…..birthdays, showers, anniversaries. With no kitchen on board the remarkably efficient servers manage to deliver temperature appropriate foods. 3 courses, well prepared and presented, are delicious. Music encourages groups of friends to dance together. Eventually groups mix, everyone dancing with whoever, having a lot of fun. Locals and tourists, like us, enjoying the party.
Outside, darkness has descended. Lights on shore reflect in the water – very beautiful. The yacht’s outdoor lights, strung from mast to decks – must look very smart from on shore. The cruise ends – happy guests, still chatting, holding hands, snuggling, hugging, air kissing goodbyes.
stay Jamaica Bay Inn
Balcony view at night: street lights trace the curving shoreline, beach lights reflect in the water, palm tree shadows cross the sand, twinkles of buildings and hotels. Lovely feeling, this room and its views, day and night.
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