Marina del Rey, CA

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.

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

4 out of 5
5711 W Century Blvd Los Angeles CA
$110 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$128 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy 5 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Hotel Burbank

Hotel Burbank

3 out of 5
150 E Angeleno Ave Burbank CA
$156 nightly
The price is $175 total per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$175 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Burbank. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,197 reviews)
"I loved my stay at Hotel Burbank. It’s near a lot of great restaurants and stores and the movie theater. It’s also near the transit center, but I’d still recommend renting a car. The gym was clean and the equipment all worked. The garden and Koi pond area was beautiful and unique. The only thing ..."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2026

Hotel Burbank
Loews Hollywood Hotel

Loews Hollywood Hotel

4 out of 5
1755 North Highland Avenue Los Angeles CA
$240 nightly
The price is $279 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$279 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,431 reviews)
"Very clean, central and beautiful hotel. Great location with helpful staff. We appreciated the included valet parking."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2026

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.
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 coffeemaker. Popular attractions Venice Beach and Santa Monica Pier are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (73 reviews)
"Such a fun experience and the process was so smooth!"

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2026

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

Fenix Hotel Hollywood

4 out of 5
7070 Franklin Ave Los Angeles CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Hollywood Boulevard and Hollywood Bowl ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (415 reviews)
"First time in LA with the family. We thought the location was really good and accessible to Hollywood's attraction like the Chinese Theater, Walk of Fame etc... It had a covered parking spot which in July's heat was great. It was an added cost though, and being off of a busy street (Franklin) made ..."

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2026

Fenix Hotel Hollywood
The Sovereign

The Sovereign

2 out of 5
205 Washington Ave Santa Monica CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (89 reviews)
"It is an apartment building w some rooms. You need to wash your own dishes but there is no sink in the kitchen so I had to use the small bathroom. You are responsible die dumping trash etc. Not my usual expectation for a hotel experience."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2026

The Sovereign
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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