Marina del Rey

Marina del Rey is L.A.’s coastal playground – a destination where laid-back luxury and year-round recreation come with a sunny Southern California twist. From resort-style hotels to harborside restaurants and charter yachts, L.A.’s Marina is a perfect backdrop for vacations, reunions, business meetings, and more--all conveniently located just 4 miles from LAX.

Waterfront Hotels: Marina del Rey has seven hotels with a combined 1,400+ guest rooms and suites. Ranging from boutique to luxury, they offer water views and easy access to the waterfront promenade, Marina “Mother’s” Beach, restaurants, and recreational activities.

Waterfront Dining: Marina del Rey is home to more than 70 full-service restaurants representing cuisines from around the globe. From fresh-caught seafood to farm-to-table fare, classic Italian to modern American favorites, L.A.’s Marina offers top-tier dining indoors and out.

Activities: Marina del Rey is L.A.’s premier recreational hub for outdoor activities, offering easy access to water sports like sailing, paddleboarding, and kayaking, as well as plenty of thrills on land, including the 22-mile Marvin Braude Coastal Bike Path and Marina “Mother’s” Beach, a favorite destination for volleyball, picnics, and playground fun.

Events: Marina del Rey hosts free activities throughout the year, including the Fourth of July Fireworks, Summer Concert Series, and Holiday Boat Parade. Other popular events include the Beach Eats food trucks, Sunset Series Regattas, Marina del Rey Farmers Market, and weekend concerts at Fisherman’s Village.

Boating: As the largest man-made small-craft harbor in North America with over 4,600 boat slips, Marina del Rey offers a variety of watercraft rentals and skippered charters. The Marina del Rey Tourism Board has a list of vetted charter companies at visitmdr.com/charters. City Cruises also offers weekly dining cruises in the harbor year-round.