Gourmet Food Trucks Make A Pit Stop In Marina del Rey

MARINA DEL REY, Calif., July 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Known for on-the-water activities, affordable waterfront accommodations and chic dining, popular Westside neighborhood Marina del Rey is set to welcome "Beach Eats," a weekly gathering of gourmet Southern California food trucks. Starting July 26, 2012, "Beach Eats" will be at Marina Beach, 4101 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292, every Thursday throughout the summer from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

The first Thursday "Beach Eats" event will feature an assortment of popular trucks, including Nom Nom, Border Grill, Baby's Badass Burgers, Cousins Maine Lobster,  Dosa Truck and Sprinkles Cupcakes' Sprinklesmobile. Trucks in attendance will vary week to week.

"Marina del Rey's Thursday food truck event is a wonderful way to celebrate summer, good food and friends at one of the most beautiful waterfront spots in Los Angeles," said Beverly Moore, Executive Director of the Marina del Rey Convention and Visitors Bureau. "With different offerings each week, visitors can enjoy a new taste, a new dessert and a new truck every Thursday."

Marina Beach will offer tables in addition to a sandy shore perfect for a picnic spread. Paid parking is available at the beach lot for 25 cents for every 15 minutes.  Food truck patrons may also take the WaterBus from six Marina locations directly to and from Marina Beach for $1 each way from 5 p.m. to midnight on July 26, August 9, and August 23 – the same nights as the Classical Thursdays summer concerts. The free, land-based Beach Shuttle will also provide transportation on these nights and will operate from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

After enjoying delectable dishes such as Yucatan pork tacos, Indian lamb frankies, Vietnamese bahn mi sandwiches and bacon cheeseburgers, Angelenos can take advantage of Marina del Rey's immediate access to the waters of the Pacific Ocean as well as the popular Marina del Rey summer concert series at nearby Burton W. Chace Park.

"Not only will locals have a wonderful dinner, they'll also have the opportunity to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city," Moore said. "With a variety of group trips, sailing lessons and yacht celebration options, people can start their weekend early and on-the-water in Marina del Rey."

For more information on the summer Beach Eats events, visit marinadelrey.lacounty.gov or check out the Facebook page of the Department of Beaches and Harbors at facebook.com/lacdbh.

About Marina del Rey CVB

Marina del Rey Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization for Marina del Rey, California. MdR CVB provides support and information on tourism services and facilities to the public, travel agents, tour operators, meeting planners and the media. For more information, call 310-305-9545, log on to www.VisitMarinaDelRey.com, www.facebook.com/visitmarinadelrey, www.twitter.com/marinadelrey_ca, or http://www.visitmarinadelrey.com/blog/ ; or stop by the Marina del Rey Visitors Center, 4701 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292. For group information and travel professionals, call 310-306-9900.

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SOURCE Marina del Rey CVB