The fireworks show in Marina del Rey will take place on July 4th at 9 p.m. and will last approximately 20 minutes. Tune into KXLU 88.9 FM to hear the official music “timed” to the fireworks display.
To get you in the mood for this coming weekend, here is a little video I made with my point and shoot during the 4th weekend two years ago.
A full list of street closures around Venice and the schedule is “after the jump”!
The event is sponsored by Los Angeles County Department of Beaches & Harbors and features Zambelli Pyrotechnics, which originated more than 100 years ago in Italy, the display will follow the Italian tradition of huge finales.
Where to Watch the Fireworks
Fireworks are launched from a floating barge located in the waters of the main channel between Fisherman’s Village and the Breakwater (the ocean entrance to the harbor).
Depending upon weather and cloud cover on the night of the show, the fireworks can usually be seen throughout the marina, and from the waterfront side of most hotels, restaurants, beaches, apartments and anchorages. You may be able to glimpse the fireworks from afar from Playa del Rey and Venice Beach Pier. Popular locations include:
• Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way (2 blocks west of Lincoln Blvd.)
• Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way (1 block west of Admiralty Way)
• Marina Beach (Mother’s Beach), 4101 Admiralty Way (1 block south of Washington Blvd.)
Parking
Come early! Parking lots fill up early on July 4th. There is no on-street parking inside Marina del Rey. Parking is available in 14 self-pay public lots. Most parking lots are full by 6 p.m.
Street Closures
Streets in and around Marina del Rey are heavily impacted on July 4th, and some streets will be closed to incoming traffic in the hours leading up to the fireworks display, depending upon traffic and parking conditions. Many streets in the Marina Peninsula residential area are closed except to local access only by mid-day on July 4th. Street Closure Information.
If you plan to visit a restaurant or hotel by personal car, shuttle or taxi, schedule an early arrival to avoid inconvenience, and call the business in advance of your arrival for traffic advice and instructions.
After the fireworks are over, exiting the Marina may involve substantial delays, and you may not be able to exit the area in the same direction from which you arrived. Be prepared for major detours and street closures.
TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES: MDR Fourth of July Fireworks Show
Sunday, July 4, 2010 @ 9:00 p.m.
The following streets will be under soft closure at 1:00 p.m., local access only:
– Southbound Strongs Drive at Washington Boulevard
– Southbound Pacific Avenue at Washington Boulevard
– Southbound Via Dolce at Washington Boulevard
– Westbound Washington Boulevard at Pacific Avenue
– Northbound Pacific Avenue at Convoy Street
– Eastbound on Grand Ave at Vista del Mar (leading into the City of El Segundo)
The following streets will be closed at 6:00 p.m.:
– Connector from northbound Lincoln Boulevard to Culver Boulevard
– Connector from southbound Culver Boulevard to Lincoln Boulevard
– Southbound Culver Boulevard at Route 90 (Marina Freeway)
– Northbound Culver Boulevard at Jefferson Boulevard
The following streets will be closed at 7 :30 p.m.:
– Westbound Jefferson Boulevard at Lincoln Boulevard
The following streets will be closed when Marina parking lots (at 8:30 p.m.):
– Southbound Via Marina at Washington Boulevard
– Southbound Palawan Way at Washington Boulevard
– Westbound Bali Way at Lincoln Boulevard
– Westbound Mindanao Way at Lincoln Boulevard
– Westbound Fiji Way at Lincoln Boulevard
– Southbound Alla Road at Short Avenue, Bonaparte Avenue, Panama Street and Route
90 (Marina Freeway)
The following streets will be closed at 8:50 p.m.:
– Southbound Mindanao Way at Glencoe Avenue
– Southbound Lincoln Boulevard at Venice Boulevard
– Southbound Culver Boulevard at Centinela Avenue
– Northbound Lincoln Boulevard at Jefferson Boulevard
The following streets will be closed at 9:00 p.m.:
– Northbound La Villa Marina at Mindanao Way
– Southbound Mindanao Way at Route 90 (Marina Freeway)
– Southbound Lincoln Boulevard at Route 90 (Marina Freeway)
– Southbound Lincoln Boulevard at Washington Boulevard
– Southbound Culver Boulevard at Route 90 (Marina Freeway)
– Northbound Vista del Mar at Imperial Highway
– Northbound Pershing Drive at Imperial Highway
The following traffic information will take effect from 9:15 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.:
– Traffic northbound on Via Marina will not be allowed to turn right (eastbound) onto
Admiralty Way. Traffic will be directed to Washington Boulevard.
– Traffic northbound on Palawan Way will not be allowed to turn left (westbound), or
right (eastbound) onto Admiralty Way. Traffic will be directed to Washington
Boulevard.
– Traffic eastbound on Bali Way will not be allowed to turn left (northbound), or right
(southbound) onto Admiralty Way. The traffic will be directed to Lincoln Boulevard
and allowed to turn South or North.
– Traffic eastbound on Mindanao Way will not be allowed to turn left (northbound), or
right (southbound) onto Admiralty Way. The traffic will be directed to Lincoln
Boulevard and allowed to turn right (southbound) onto Lincoln Boulevard, or
continue East on Mindanao Way to Route 90 (Marina Freeway).
– Traffic eastbound on Fiji Way will not be allowed to turn left (street will not be open
to thru traffic), and thru traffic must turn right.
Parking Restrictions:
1. Vista del Mar between Culver Boulevard and Imperial Highway, there will be “No
Stopping – Anytime,” with signs posted all day.
2. Culver Boulevard between Jefferson Boulevard and Route 90 (Marina Freeway),
there will be “No Stopping, 4:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.,” with signs posted.
3. Grand Avenue between Riviera Avenue and Main Street, including traffic circle
within the intersection of Grand Boulevard and Main Street, there will be “No
Stopping, 11:00 a.m. to Midnight,” with signs posted.
Fisherman’s Village Area Parking
• Lot #1 – 13737 Fiji Way (423 spaces)
• Dock 52, 13501 Fiji Way (232 spaces)
• Lot #2 – 13465 Fiji Way (225 spaces)
Burton Chace Park Area Parking
• Lot #2 – 13465 Fiji Way (225 spaces)
• Lot #4 – 13500 Mindanao Way (145 spaces)
• Lot #5 – 4545 Admiralty Way (at Bali Way) (219 spaces)
• Lot EE – 13650 Mindanao Way (60 spaces)
Marina Beach Area Parking
• Lot #8 – 4220 Admiralty Way (next to Marina International Hotel) (177 spaces)
• Lot #9 – 14110 Palawan Way (181 spaces)
• Lot #10 – 4101 Admiralty Way (across from Marina del Rey Marriott Hotel) (206 spaces)
• Lot #11 – 14101 Panay Way (at Via Marina near Cheesecake Factory) (255 spaces)
• Lot #12 – 14151 Marquesas Way (at Via Marina) (199 spaces)
Dockweiler State Beach:
Once parking lots at Dockweiler State Beach are full, traffic (on westbound Imperial
Highway) will be directed to use Vista Del Mar or northbound on Pershing Drive (based on
traffic congestion).
Beach Shuttle
The Playa Vista – Marina del Rey – Venice Pier Beach Ground Shuttle operates from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. on July 4th. The last shuttle departs Playa Vista at 7:15 p.m. There is no service after 8 p.m. to return to your starting point, so plan your trip accordingly.
WaterBus
Marina del Rey WaterBus is an on-the-water shuttle system, and links seven locations within the marina by boat. It operates from 11 a.m. – midnight on July 4th.
Bike Trail Closure
The bike path in the area of the UCLA Marina Aquatic Center boat ramp to the east side of La Ballona Creek Bridge is closed from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on July 4th.
Driving Directions To Marina del Rey
Driving into Marina del Rey from other parts of California is simple with its proximity to major freeways. Marina del Rey is convenient to the 405, 10 and 105 freeways, and Lincoln Boulevard (Route 1).
From the northern Los Angeles area, drive south on the San Diego Freeway (405-S), past the junction with the Santa Monica Freeway (10), and exit at the Marina Freeway (90). Take the Marina Freeway for approximately 3 miles. Before the freeway ends, turn left onto Mindanao Way, and drive into the Marina area. Turn left or right onto Admiralty Way to your destination.
From the southern Los Angeles area, drive north on the San Diego Freeway (405-N), past Los Angeles International Airport, and exit at the Marina Freeway (90). Take the Marina Freeway for approximately 3 miles. Before the freeway ends, turn left onto Mindanao Way, and drive into the Marina area. Turn left or right onto Admiralty Way to your destination.
From the eastern Los Angeles area, drive west on the Santa Monica Freeway (10-W) to the San Diego Freeway (405-S). Exit at the Marina Freeway (90). Take the Marina Freeway for approximately 3 miles. Before the freeway ends, turn left onto Mindanao Way, and drive into the Marina area. Turn left or right onto Admiralty Way to your destination.
Viewing the Fireworks Display From a Boat
Fireworks are launched from a floating barge located in the main channel between Fisherman’s Village and the Breakwater.
Boats are allowed to idle in the main channel (no anchoring). A designated ‘fall-out’ zone surrounds the fireworks launch site where no is be allowed to enter.
Fireworks can also be viewed from Santa Monica Bay.
