Marina del Rey Travel Guide

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Marina del Rey
Marina del Rey
Marina del Rey
Marina del Rey
Marina del Rey

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 grey whale.

Walk to Venice Beach and play beach volleyball, paddle tennis or handball. This famous beach is regarded as a historic centre 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 kilometres) from Los Angeles International Airport.

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

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

4 out of 5
5711 W Century Blvd Los Angeles CA
The price is £121 per night from 19 May to 20 May
£121
19 May - 20 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy 5 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,456 reviews)
Shower didn’t work and I complained and never heard back from anyone

Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Loews Hollywood Hotel

Loews Hollywood Hotel

4 out of 5
1755 North Highland Avenue Los Angeles CA
The price is £244 per night from 22 May to 23 May
£244
22 May - 23 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,176 reviews)
Hotel was a great location for the TCM Fil Festival!

Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Loews Hollywood Hotel
Freehand Los Angeles

Freehand Los Angeles

4 out of 5
416 W 8th St Los Angeles CA
The price is £111 per night from 11 May to 12 May
£111
11 May - 12 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,484 reviews)
Bathroom flooded and ruined some of clothing I had sitting in a cloth bag on the bathroom floor I placed there the night beforehand to have ready to go.

Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Freehand Los Angeles
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.
Cozy Romantic Sailboat Experience, Safe Marina + Walk to Bars, Dining and more!

Cozy Romantic Sailboat Experience, Safe Marina + Walk to Bars, Dining and more!

Marina del Rey CA
Stay at this houseboat in Marina del Rey. Enjoy laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Venice Beach and Santa Monica Pier are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (66 reviews)
We had a fun trip to the California Bay. Estevan was a great host and so accommodating if there’s any other open weekends this summer, I will definitely be booking with him again.

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Cozy Romantic Sailboat Experience, Safe Marina + Walk to Bars, Dining and more!
Blue Horizon' 3BD 2BA Full Ocean Views Panoramic Heaven Venice Beach

Blue Horizon' 3BD 2BA Full Ocean Views Panoramic Heaven Venice Beach

Marina del Rey CA
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Marina del Rey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions Venice Beach and Santa Monica ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
The location is why we anticipated, and the views are amazing.

Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

Blue Horizon' 3BD 2BA Full Ocean Views Panoramic Heaven Venice Beach
Venice Breeze Suites

Venice Breeze Suites

3.5 out of 5
2 Breeze Avenue Venice CA
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,785 reviews)
Hotel is not at all as described in the photos online. We booked a “partial ocean view” and I can assure you it was anything but that. We could see the ocean from 1 window and it was a tiny sliver of it. Our view was of the street and dozens of homeless people all over. Neighborhood is sketchy at ...

Reviewed on 3 May 2026

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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