Marina del Rey, California
Marina del Rey is a community of 9,176 people in Los Angeles County, California.
Why visit Marina del Rey
Townapedia lists 23 museums and landmarks, 34 parks and trails, 174 places to eat, 26 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Dine-in Marina 6, Crestmont University, Venice Canal Historic District and Bay Street Beach Historic District.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 76°F; December lows average 48°F.
Weather in Marina del Rey
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Marina del Rey
Marina del Rey (Spanish for "Docks of the King") is an unincorporated seaside community in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The marina, which includes residential, light commercial, and office facilities, is a major boating and water recreation destination of the Greater Los Angeles area. It is North America's largest man-made small-craft harbor with slips for approximately 5,000 boats. The area is a popular tourism destination for both land and water activities, such as paddleboard and kayak rentals, dining cruises, and yacht charters.
From the Wikipedia article Marina del Rey, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Frederick S. Pardee RAND Graduate School
School · 3.2 mi
Private graduate school in Santa Monica, California, United States
Loyola Marymount University
School · 2.0 mi
Jesuit university in Los Angeles, California, USA
Muscle Beach
Monument and historic site · 3.3 mi
Outdoor acrobatics and gymnastics platform
Pacific Resident Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.1 mi
American theatre company, founded 1985
Museums and landmarks23
Venice Canal Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Human settlement in Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Bay Street Beach Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic beach in Santa Monica, California, US
Casa del Mar hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Hotel in the United States
Horatio West Court
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Terrace house in Santa Monica, United States of America
Lincoln Place Apartment Homes
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic apartment community owned by a subsidiary of Apartment Investment and Management Co
Mar Vista Gardens
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Housing project in Los Angeles
Parkhurst Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic two-story commercial building in Santa Monica, California
Venice Branch
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic library in Venice, Los Angeles, California
Venice of America House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in California, United States
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Warren Wilson Beach House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Ben Maltz Gallery
Museum · 2.4 mi
Art space in Los Angeles, California
California Heritage Museum
Museum · 2.6 mi
Heritage museum in Santa Monica, California
11 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds34
Burton Chace Park
Park
Park in Marina del Rey, California, United States
Del Rey Lagoon Park
Park · 1.1 mi
Park in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
Tongva Park
Park · 3.4 mi
Park in Santa Monica, California, United States
Virginia Avenue Park
Park · 3.3 mi
Park in Santa Monica, California, United States
22 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes174
Killer Shrimp
Restaurant · American, Seafood · 0.6 mi
4211 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey
Mo-Su 11:30-24:00
Abbot's Pizza Company
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.3 mi
1407 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Su 09:00-22:00
Burger Lounge
Restaurant · Burger · 0.8 mi
13455 Maxella Avenue, Marina Del Rey
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Firestone Walker Propagator
Bar and pub · American, Seafood, Burger, Pizza, Sandwich · 0.9 mi
3205 Washington Boulevard
Mo-Su 11:00-23:00
Hama sushi
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.4 mi
213 Windward Avenue, Venice
Mo-Th 12:00-22:30; Fr 12:00-23:00; Sa 16:00-23:00; Su 16:00-22:30
MidiCi - Wood Fired Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi
13488 Maxella Avenue, Marina Del Rey
Mo-Th 12:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00, Su 10:00-21:00
Nueva
Restaurant · Tacos, Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch · 0.8 mi
822 Washington Boulevard, Venice
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-01:00; Sa 09:30-01:00; Su 09:30-22:00
162 more on the map.
History
Before its development as a small-craft harbor, the land occupied by Marina del Rey was a salt marsh fed by fresh water from Ballona Creek. The area was frequented by the Tongva, who used plank boats, known as te'aats, to traverse the waters and to paddle out to the Channel Islands. Fishing and shellfish harvesting were common. The village of Guashna was a major regional trade center between villages on the islands and the mainland.
With the increasing arrival of European settlers, Moye C. Wicks thought in the mid-19th century of turning the estuary and the wetland of Playa del Rey into a commercial port. He formed the Ballona Development Company in 1888 to develop the area, but three years later the company went bankrupt. The area became frequented by duck hunters, including their hunting club, as well as by birdwatchers of the Los Angeles Audubon Society and the southern chapter of the Cooper Ornithological Club. Burton W. Chace, a former councilman of the City of Long Beach who later became a member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, referred to the area as mud flats, but the area would today more properly be referred to as an estuary and wetland.
From the History section of Marina del Rey, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay26
Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles Marina Del Rey
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
4200 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey
Churches and places of worship4
Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church
Church · Orthodox · 0.8 mi
4161 Lincoln Boulevard, Marina del Rey
Shopping29
KPI Creatives — B2B Content Marketing Services & Growth Systems
Hardware store · 1.4 mi
Santa Clara Avenue, Venice
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries51
Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library
Library · 0.6 mi
4533 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey
Citizens of The World Charter School Mar Vista
School · 3.9 mi
11561 Gateway Blvd., Los Angeles
Healthcare6
Playa Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
8131 West Manchester Avenue, Playa Del Rey
Map of Marina del Rey
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 49°F | 3.3 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 49°F | 3.3 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 51°F | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 53°F | 0.6 in |
| May | 69°F | 57°F | 0.3 in |
| Jun | 71°F | 60°F | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 75°F | 63°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 76°F | 63°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 62°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 58°F | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 52°F | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 66°F | 48°F | 2.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Santa Monica Muni Ap (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Los Angeles County has had 67 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2025-08-08: Canyon Fire (Fire)
- 2025-01-08: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds (Fire)
- 2025-01-08: Eaton Fire (Fire)
- 2025-01-08: Hurst Fire (Fire)
- 2025-01-07: Palisades Fire (Fire)
- 2024-12-10: Franklin Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Los Angeles 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Santa Monica 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Culver City 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- El Segundo 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Ladera Heights 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Inglewood 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Manhattan Beach 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Lennox 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- View Park-Windsor Hills 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Del Aire 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Marina Del Rey Looking South, Unknown author, Public domain
- Marina del Rey, CA - panoramio, Clotee Pridgen Alloc…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cumulonimbus clouds seen from Marina del Rey, Snake311, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marina del Rey, California, Alan Levine from Strawberry, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Marina del Rey banner, Alan Levine, CC BY-SA 2.0
- The Helmsman - Marina del Rey - panoramio, tmastro, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Highsmithvenicecanals, Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
- Venice of America House, Venice, California, Los Angeles, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Horatio West Court, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CC BY-SA 3.0
- La Ballona KAP 7, Joelorama, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Venice Branch Library (Vera Davis McClendon Youth and Family Center), Los Angeles, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Parkhurst Building, Santa Monica, California, Los Angeles, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Warren Wilson Beach House (The Venice Beach House), Venice, California, Los Angeles, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Santa Monica, CA, USA - panoramio (25), peter boy12qq12, CC BY 3.0
- Lincoln Place Gardens brochure from 1959 (detail), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Candice.Kumai.Matcha.1234, Jhope789, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marina Yachts - panoramio, Clotee Pridgen Alloc…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2010 in Photos (5248650206), cogdogblog, CC BY 2.0
- Sailing on the Marina - panoramio, Clotee Pridgen Alloc…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chevroletcamaro, Achim Hepp from Dortmund, Germany, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Katharine McPhee 08 09 2018 -2 (45213279185), Justin Higuchi from Los Angeles, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Katharine McPhee 08 09 2018 -41 (32253513288), Justin Higuchi from Los Angeles, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
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- Katharine McPhee 08 09 2018 -36 (45400821854), Justin Higuchi from Los Angeles, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
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- Katharine McPhee 08 09 2018 -5 (45213278155), Justin Higuchi from Los Angeles, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
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- Katharine McPhee 08 09 2018 -27 (46124644171), Justin Higuchi from Los Angeles, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Katharine McPhee 08 09 2018 -40 (32253513998), Justin Higuchi from Los Angeles, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
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- Katharine McPhee 08 09 2018 -8 (31185490057), Justin Higuchi from Los Angeles, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Katharine McPhee 08 09 2018 -4 (45213278495), Justin Higuchi from Los Angeles, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Katharine McPhee 08 09 2018 -29 (46124643111), Justin Higuchi from Los Angeles, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Katharine McPhee 08 09 2018 -26 (31185510057), Justin Higuchi from Los Angeles, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
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