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Marina del Rey

California, United States · North America

About Marina del Rey

Marina del Rey works well as a base: 10 minutes from Santa Monica, 16km from Mulholland Drive.

Marina del Rey is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 8,866, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Marina del Rey sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Marina del Rey to your route.

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

Read more 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. Land activities include bicycling on several bicycle paths, walking paths along the waterfront, and birdwatching (birding). Wildlife watching opportunities include California sea lions and harbor seals. Dolphins and whales occasionally visit the deeper waters of the harbor. This Westside locale is approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Santa Monica, 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Los Angeles International Airport, and 12.5 miles (20.1 km) west-southwest of downtown Los Angeles. It is surrounded by the City of Los Angeles. The harbor is owned by Los Angeles County and managed by the Department of Beaches and Harbors (DBH), but the waters are environmentally regulated by the state and the federal governments through their many agencies and departments with overlapping oversight. The Los Angeles Times in a 1997 editorial called the harbor "perhaps the county's most valuable resource." For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Marina del Rey as a census-designated place (CDP). The population of the CDP was 11,373 at the 2020 census. The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name; for example, the 90292 ZIP Code includes all of Marina del Rey and portions of neighboring Los Angeles (including parts of Venice) as well as the far western portion of Culver City, and has a population of 21,576, more than double that of the CDP. Many residents of the 90292 ZIP code consider themselves to live in Marina del Rey even if they in fact live outside the official boundaries of the CDP.

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Marina del Rey offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Marina del Rey located?

Marina del Rey is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 33.9816 latitude, -118.4537 longitude.

What is the population of Marina del Rey?

Marina del Rey has a population of approximately 8,866 people, making it a town in United States.

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Population
8,866
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
33.9816, -118.4537

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Worth the detour from Marina del Rey

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Venice Beach

LA's bohemian beachfront known for its eccentric boardwalk, Muscle Beach, skate park, and non-stop people-watching.

2 km · about 5 min drive

cafe

Deus Ex Machina Los Angeles

The Venice Beach location of Deus combining California motorcycle culture with specialty coffee and custom builds.

2 km · about 5 min drive

beach

Santa Monica Beach

A quintessential Southern California beach anchored by its famous pier, Ferris wheel, and wide golden sand stretching for miles.

5 km · about 10 min drive

historic highway

Route 66 - Santa Monica End

The 'End of the Trail' sign on Santa Monica Pier marks Route 66's symbolic Pacific terminus, 2,448 miles from Chicago, beside the pier's vintage carousel and Ferris wheel.

5 km · about 10 min drive

museum

The Getty Center

A hilltop campus by Richard Meier with world-class European paintings, sculptures, and panoramic views of Los Angeles.

11 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Petersen Automotive Museum

LA's premier car museum with a striking stainless-steel facade, showcasing the artistry and cultural impact of the automobile.

12 km · about 25 min drive

cafe

Tail o' the Pup

A 17-foot hot dog stand shaped like a hot dog in a bun, built in 1946, dismantled in 2005 and painstakingly restored to a new West Hollywood site in 2022. A landmark of Californian programmatic architecture.

13 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

Mulholland Drive

Winding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views

16 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Marina del Rey

  • Right hereRoute 66 - Santa Monica EndThe 'End of the Trail' sign on Santa Monica Pier marks Route 66's symbolic Pacific terminus, 2,448 miles from Chicago, beside the pier's vintage carousel and Ferris wheel.
  • 16 kmMulholland DriveWinding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Marina del Rey.

Venice

🇺🇸 United States

1 km awayPop. 40,885

Santa Monica

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 93,220

Sawtelle

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 39,757

Culver City

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 39,717

Ladera Heights

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 6,498

El Segundo

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 17,037

Brentwood

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 33,312

Westwood

🇺🇸 United States

9 km awayPop. 2,019

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