Marina del Rey Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Marina del Rey showing a lighthouse
Enjoy spectacular waterfront views in an award-winning restaurant or take a relaxing cruise on an Italian-style gondola in this marina community.

Marina del Rey is one of the world’s largest small craft harbors. The community is perfect for outdoor activities, ranging from coastal bike outings to walking tours. Participate in many water-based activities, including parasailing, sport fishing and paddleboarding.

Some of Los Angeles’ best beaches, including Venice Beach and Santa Monica State Beach, are nearby. Charter a sport fishing outing or rent a motorboat. Enjoy some of the finest seafood and international cuisine in Los Angeles County.

The marina features stunning waterways and over 4,000 boats. Book a dinner cruise and enjoy a formal meal aboard a luxurious vessel. Rent a paddleboard, kayak or Jet Ski and explore the open seas.

Book a charter and fish for sea bass, yellowtail or halibut. Travel along Santa Monica Bay and catch some of California’s best game fish, including barracuda and white seabass. Marina del Rey also offers whale-watching charters, where you can experience the seasonal migration of the California gray whale.

Walk to Venice Beach and play beach volleyball, paddle tennis or handball. This famous beach is regarded as a historic center of creative life for the beat poets and artists of the mid-20th century, including Lawrence Lipton and Saul White. Wander along the boardwalk and watch surfers ride waves at this iconic Los Angeles beach.

Rent a bicycle and ride from Washington Square to Santa Monica Pier along the famous Venice Beach Bicycle Path. Learn to surf from a qualified surfing instructor on Santa Monica State Beach. This remarkable beach covers about 245 acres (100 hectares) of sand along the Pacific Ocean.

This community is regarded for its food and nightlife, with a wide range of acclaimed restaurants and bars. Find Marina del Rey about 6 miles (10 kilometers) from Los Angeles International Airport.

Marina del Rey is the perfect base for fishing charters, water activities and fine dining on Santa Monica Bay.

Where to stay in Marina del Rey

Venice Beach showing signage, street scenes and a city

Marina Peninsula

4/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Marina Peninsula, Venice Beach and Venice Beach Boardwalk are top sights worth seeing.

Marina Peninsula
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Silver Strand

Though Silver Strand may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Venice Beach and Marina Beach.

Silver Strand
Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles International Airport
Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles International Airport
3.5 out of 5
9750 Airport Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is ₹7,765 per night from 13 May to 14 May
₹7,765
per night
13 May - 14 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free airport shuttle and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
6/10 (5,822 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles International Airport
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
4 out of 5
6101 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is ₹11,606 per night from 19 May to 20 May
₹11,606
per night
19 May - 20 May
Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8/10 Very Good! (5,839 reviews)
"It nice and clean and they have good service 10/10"

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
Loews Hollywood Hotel
Loews Hollywood Hotel
4 out of 5
1755 North Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
The price is ₹20,215 per night from 17 May to 18 May
₹20,215
per night
17 May - 18 May
Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews.
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,542 reviews)
"Excellent stay"

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Loews Hollywood Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Haas, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The Haas, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 out of 5
219 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
8.6/10 Excellent! (316 reviews)
"Property was great. LA area not so much"

Reviewed on 7 May 2024

The Haas, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Venice Beach luxury Apartments minutes to The Marina And Santa Monica
Venice Beach luxury Apartments minutes to The Marina And Santa Monica
3.5 out of 5
4340 Glencoe Ave, Marina del Rey, CA
Stay at this holiday home in Marina del Rey. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities and Netflix. Popular attractions Venice Beach and Santa Monica Pier are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (11 reviews)
Nice place
"Great space, clean and with plenty of room for 6-7 people, very nice balconies if you like chilling outside. Great restaurants and bars all within walking distance and a very nice looking common area which I didnt bother to try but should've. Its literary also an apt complex so if youre not a stranger ..."

Reviewed on 6 Dec 2023

Venice Beach luxury Apartments minutes to The Marina And Santa Monica
Venice Breeze Suites
Venice Breeze Suites
3.5 out of 5
2 Breeze Avenue, Venice, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,493 reviews)
"Excellent location, very clean."

Reviewed on 4 May 2024

Venice Breeze Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Marina del Rey

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Top destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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3 - Okay
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
8 Feb 2020

Very walkable to restaurants and other amenities.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
16 Dec 2019

Compared to other parts of LA, it is quite pleasant, but it is becoming more built-up and crowded.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
22 Oct 2019

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4/5 - Good

LesR
12 Oct 2019

Great stop off after flying into LAX

5/5 - Excellent

Debbie
2 Oct 2019

Safe, quirky area to stay. Plenty to see and do, the canals are simply beautiful during the daytime.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
29 Sep 2019

An area in transition, some nice parts but some areas need improving

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