Marina del Rey travel guide
Marina del Rey Tourism | Marina del Rey Guide
You're Going to Love Marina del Rey
With a population of 8,866, Marina del Rey is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Marina del Rey deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Marina del Rey
Where to Eat in Marina del Rey
If you’re looking for affordable options, Irori Sushi (4371 Glencoe Avenue) and 26 Beach Restaurant (3100 Washington Blvd) are great picks.
When to visit Marina del Rey
How to Get to Marina del Rey
Plane
When flying to Marina del Rey, you’ll arrive at Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Marina del Rey include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Marina del Rey departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Marina del Rey. The train journey from Marina del Rey to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Woodland Hills, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 43m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Marina del Rey is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 9 miles from Marina del Rey. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marina del Rey, including Bus, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Ontario, the bus ride to Marina del Rey takes 40 miles and will cost you around $12. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 120 miles.
Airlines serving Marina del Rey
Where to stay in Marina del Rey
Average rates range from around $304 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $325 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Marina del Rey
Most booked hotels in Marina del Rey
Renting a car in Marina del Rey
Renting a car in Marina del Rey costs $51 per day, on average, or $101 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Marina del Rey (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Marina del Rey is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Marina del Rey
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$69/day
Premium
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$86/day