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. Marina del Rey deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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

Marina del Rey in November
Estimated package price
$653
2 travelers
Flight to Marina del Rey
3 nights at hotel
Marina del Rey in November
Estimated package price
$653
2 travelers
Flight to Marina del Rey
3 nights at hotel

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 13m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Marina del Rey, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Marina del Rey to San Diego takes 2h 47m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Palm Springs, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 33m 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 Kyte and Fox, among others, in Los Angeles.

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 13m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Marina del Rey, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Marina del Rey to San Diego takes 2h 47m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Palm Springs, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 33m 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 Kyte and Fox, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airlines serving Marina del Rey

Lufthansa
Good (7,356 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,417 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,799 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,762 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,630 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,754 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,082 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,407 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,331 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,986 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,286 reviews)
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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 $345 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Marina del Rey

Most booked hotels in Marina del Rey

Huntley Santa Monica Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 4115 reviews)
$391+
Marina Del Rey Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1857 reviews)
$286+
Jamaica Bay Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 405 reviews)
$283+
Marina del Rey Marriott
3 stars
Excellent (8, 381 reviews)
$327+
Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Good (7.9, 1857 reviews)
$334+
Fairmont Miramar - Hotel & Bungalows
5 stars
Good (7.8, 445 reviews)
$483+

Renting a car in Marina del Rey

Renting a car in Marina del Rey costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Marina del Rey.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Marina del Rey is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Marina del Rey costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Marina del Rey.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Marina del Rey is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.