Marina del Rey

Travel Guide

A waterfront with modern buildings, a wooden dock, and a calm river.
A marina with various sailboats docked, a large yacht, and a clear blue sky.
A white boat named ZUMBROTA docked at a marina with other boats and a clear sky.
A well-maintained garden with various flowering plants and trimmed trees.
A coastal walkway with colorful buildings, a palm tree, and a canal.

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.

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Marina Peninsula

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

Silver Strand

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Silver Strand and surrounding area, you can visit Venice Beach and Marina Beach.

Oxford Triangle

Oxford Triangle might not have many top sights, but Venice Beach and Marina Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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