On the Water : Take a Bike Ride, Go Out to Eat, Learn to Sail, Visit a Gallery, Sun on the Beach . . . : Out and About

MARINA DEL REY

Boat Charters/Lessons:

Bareboat Charters, 4643 Admiralty Way, (213) 821-4355.

Bluewater Sailing, 13505 Bali Way, (213) 823-5545.

California Sailing Academy, 14025 Panay Way, (213) 821-3433.

Charter Concepts, 13757 Fiji Way, (213) 823-2676.

Marina Sailing, 746 Washington St., (213) 822-6617.

Sundowner, 13717 Fiji Way, (213) 306-9474.

Boat Rentals/Lessons:

Rent-a-Sail, 13560 Mindanao Way, (213) 822-2516; and 13719 Fiji Way, (213) 822-0924.

Steve Curran Yacht Sales, 4643 Admiralty Way, (213) 823-0924.

Public Library:

Nautical literature collection, summer reading program for children; 4533 Admiralty Way, (213) 821-3415, Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m.

Recreation:

Admiralty Park. Benches, bike path, exercise equipment, one-mile jogging path. Located along the north side of Admiralty Way and Via Marina.

Ballona Wetlands. From September through May, free monthly tours of Los Angeles’ last major wetlands offer a chance to see sea and shore birds, including blue herons with their six-foot wingspan and the endangered least tern, as well as learn about fish, plant and insect life. 9 a.m.-11 a.m; (213) 821-7695.

Beach. Telephone (213) 379-8471 for conditions.

Burton W. Chase Park. Picnic shelters, fishing dock, free outdoor concerts May-October. Located along north side of Admiralty Way.

Bicycle Path. Maps of the 19.5-mile path that runs through Marina del Rey available free at the Marina del Rey Visitors Information Center at Admiralty and Mindanao ways.

Harbor beach. Picnic shelters, bicycle rentals and snack bar (seasonal), volleyball courts, children’s play equipment, swimming ramp for disabled persons and wheelchair use. (Wheelchairs provided free--see lifeguard.) Located by Via Marina, Palawan Way, Panay Way and Admiralty Way.

Holiday Harbor Racquetball. Public racquetball courts. $4 per person off hours, $6 per person peak hours. 14045 Panay Way, (213) 821-1662, Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-midnight, Saturday-Sunday 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

Marina Tennis World. Tennis instruction, public courts. $8 per hour weekdays before 4 p.m.; $12 per hour after 4 p.m. and weekends. 13199 Mindanao Way, (213) 822-2255, Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

North Jetty Promenade and view piers. Fishing off the rock jetty; view pier benches offer best spot for watching channel boat activity.

VENICE

Art Galleries:

L.A. Louver. Two locations: 55 N. Venice Blvd., Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; 77 Market St., Tuesday-Saturday noon-5 p.m.; (213) 822-4955.

Native American Art Gallery. 215 Windward Ave., (213) 392-8465, Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Social and Public Arts Resource Center (SPARC) Gallery. 685 Venice Blvd., (213) 822-9560, Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Art in Restaurants:

72 Market Street, 72 Market St., (213) 392-8720.

Hama, 213 Windward Ave., (213) 396-8783.

West Beach Cafe, 60 N. Venice Blvd., (213) 823-5396.

Community Culture Centers:

Beyond Baroque Literary / Arts Center. Readings, lectures and performances, writing workshops, publications, bookstore and library. Membership: $25. Write or telephone for listing of events. 681 Venice Blvd., (213) 822-3006.

SPARC. Mural resource center and training program for aspiring mural artists. 685 Venice Blvd., (213) 822-9560. Telephone for appointment.

Public Library:

Venice history collection; summer reading program for children. 610 California St., (213) 821-1769, Monday and Wednesday noon-8 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday noon-5:30 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Recreation:

Beach. Telephone (213) 451-8761 for conditions.

Canal Park. Play equipment for youngsters. Located at the intersection of Linnie Canal and Dell.

Oakwood Recreation Center. Baseball diamonds, basketball court, child’s play area, handball court, gym, soccer field, stage, tennis courts, volleyball court. 767 California St., (213) 399-9621, Monday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m.

Penmar Golf Course. Nine holes. $4.25 weekdays, $6 weekends. 1223 Rose Ave., (213) 396-6228, 6 a.m.-6 p.m.

Penmar Recreation Center. Baseball diamonds, basketball court, football field, child’s play area, handball court, gym, tennis courts, stage, morning senior citizens’ meetings. 1341 Lake St., (213) 396-8735, Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Venice Pavilion and Recreation Center. Basketball courts, paddle-ball courts, weight pen, children’s play sand and gymnastics play areas. 1530 Ocean Front Walk, (213) 399-2775, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.

Venice Pier. Fishing. Located at the end of Washington Street.

Westminster Senior Citizens Center, 1234 Pacific Ave., (213) 392-5566, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Annual Events

MARINA DEL REY

February

In the Water Boat Show. Telephone (213) 821-0555.

March

Wooden Boat Regatta. Telephone the Windjammers’ Yacht Club, (213) 823-2345.

May

Start of Concerts in the Park. Contact the Marina del Rey Concert Assn., (213) 394-1875.

Sunset Yacht Racing series begins. Telephone the California Yacht Club, (213) 823-4567.

July

Marina del Rey-San Diego Yacht Race. Telephone (213) 394-1875.

Old-Fashioned Day in the Park. Classic yachts and antique vehicles on display. Free concert in Burton W. Chase Park. Telephone (213) 823-7776.

December

Christmas Boat Parade. Telephone the Pioneer Skippers Boat Owners Assn., (213) 821-7614.

VENICE

January

Annual New Year’s Penguin Swim. At 11 a.m. on New Year’s Day, approximately 150 coldblooded people jump off the rocks in front of the Venice Pavilion and swim an eighth of a mile in the frigid water.

March

Venice Pier Kite Festival. A tri-annual kite-flying competition--also in July and October. Let’s Fly a Kite, (213) 822-2561.

May

National Paddle Tennis Singles Championships. At the Venice Beach Recreation Center; (213) 399-2775.

Mr. & Ms. Venice Beach Body Building Contest. At the Venice Beach Recreation Center; (213) 399-2775.

June

Venice Art Walk. Contact the Venice Family Clinic, 604 Rose Ave., (213) 392-8636.

Venice Summer Festival. Gondola rides, street performers, live entertainment, arts and crafts, food from around the world. Telephone the Venice Chamber of Commerce, (213) 827-2366.

American Bicycle Freestyle Championships. At the Venice Beach Recreation Center; (213) 399-2775.

July

Men’s & Women’s Western States Body Building Championship. Held at Venice Beach. Telephone the Venice Beach Recreation Center, (213) 399-2775.

L.A. City Paddle Tennis Championships. At the Venice Beach Recreation Center; (213) 399-2775.

August

Festival of Chariots. A two-day event sponsored by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, capped by a parade from Santa Monica Pier to Venice Beach. Beach events include Festival of India, featuring displays, cooking and Krishna religious information booths. Telephone (213) 836-2676.

September

Mr. & Ms. Muscle Beach Body Building Championships. At the Venice Beach Recreation Center; (213) 399-2775.

Labor Day Handball Tournament. Telephone the Venice Beach Recreation Center, (213) 399-2775.

National Mixed Doubles Paddle Tennis Championships. Telephone the Venice Beach Recreation Center, (213) 399-2775.