Marina del Rey Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Marina del Rey featuring boating, sailing and a marina
Marina del Rey featuring a bay or harbour, a marina and boating
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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.

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
citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
4 out of 5
361 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA
The price is £110 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
£110
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,370 reviews)
"Nice clean and convenient"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
4 out of 5
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA
The price is £129 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£129
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,582 reviews)
"Very nice and clean"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
Loews Hollywood Hotel
Loews Hollywood Hotel
4 out of 5
1755 North Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
The price is £230 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
£230
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,347 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

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.
Cool 1-bedroom boat in Marina del Rey
Cool 1-bedroom boat in Marina del Rey
Marina del Rey
Stay at this houseboat in Marina del Rey. Popular attractions Venice Beach and Santa Monica Pier are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews)
Grea area, cute boat
"Must be agile to get in and out. Absolute great walking area with beautiful views, many food and bar choices. Bathrooms across the way are clean."

Reviewed on 11 Apr 2025

Cool 1-bedroom boat in Marina del Rey
Cozy good vibes boat experience in Marina Del Rey. Perfect location in safe area
Cozy good vibes boat experience in Marina Del Rey. Perfect location in safe area
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (27 reviews)
"Peaceful, fun, safe, quality time. Estevan is a sweet, laid back, friendly, helpful host totally available and genuinely cares that you are having a good time. You must understand that you are doing a little bit of camping. The bathroom is clean and safe and totally adequate and it is up the dock ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Cozy good vibes boat experience in Marina Del Rey. Perfect location in safe area
Venice Beach luxury Apartments
Venice Beach luxury Apartments
4.5 out of 5
13455 Maxella Ave, Marina del Rey, CA
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Marina del Rey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Venice Beach and Santa ...
Venice Beach luxury Apartments
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

4.2
Top destination
5 - Excellent
8
5 - Excellent 36%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 50%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 9%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 5%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Very walkable to restaurants and other amenities.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

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

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

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4/5 - Good

LesR

Great stop off after flying into LAX

5/5 - Excellent

Debbie

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

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

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

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