Marina del Rey Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Marina del Rey showing a river or creek, views and a coastal town
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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
Marina del Rey Hotel

Marina del Rey Hotel

4 out of 5
13534 Bali Way, Marina del Rey, CA
The price is Rp4.402.899 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp4.402.899
Rp5.093.934 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Marina del Rey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,198 reviews)
"Close to the airport and nice surroundings"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Marina del Rey Hotel
Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

4 out of 5
5711 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
The price is Rp2.192.444 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
Rp2.192.444
Rp2.549.097 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy 4 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the bar and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,890 reviews)
"Amenities were excellent. Proximity to LAX was great and the shuttle service excellent!"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Hilton Los Angeles Airport
citizenM Los Angeles Downtown

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown

4 out of 5
361 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.076.876 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
Rp2.076.876
Rp2.413.196 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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! (3,774 reviews)
"The hotel itself is nicely decorated and modern. Check in was easy and staff was quick to help with the mostly self serve check in and out. The breakfast was delicious and worth the price. Unfortunately I wish I’d researched the area better. We had to walk quite a distance to find dining and cocktail ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
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.
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 ...
6/10 (1 review)
"The pool in pictures is not the pool at property. There’s a hot tub on the roof. No pool towels. Place was clean and neat. Just promised my kids a pool and there wasn’t one so it was a bust in that sense. Also the fees were outrageous, I am military and don’t make a lot of money and this place was ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Venice Beach luxury Apartments
Fenix Hotel Hollywood

Fenix Hotel Hollywood

4 out of 5
7070 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Hollywood Boulevard and Hollywood ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (205 reviews)
"Nice clean spacious Room, each time I message Staff they replied straight away and were very helpful. Nice and close to Attractions and lots of Food options would definitely stay again Only downfall is that with cleaning only offered once a week or fee charged floor got really gross, we ran out of ..."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Fenix Hotel Hollywood
Kasa Sunset Los Angeles

Kasa Sunset Los Angeles

3 out of 5
5825 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and air conditioning. Popular attractions Hollywood Walk of Fame and Hollywood ...
9/10 Wonderful! (211 reviews)
A five-star hotel
"I loved the hotel, room, and service overall. The room was excellent and met my expectations. The only problem my husband and I had was with dirty bedding. I tried to replace them, but was told by someone at the virtual front desk that it was after hours. There was no one to bring a clean set of ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Kasa Sunset 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.

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Reviews of Marina del Rey

4.2
Top destination
5 - Excellent
8
5 - Excellent 36%
4 - Good
11
4 - Good 50%
3 - Okay
2
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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