Marina del Rey [1] is a seaside town on the West Side of Los Angeles. It is named after the largest man-made boat harbour in the world, which has room for over 7000 boats.

Get in

Get around

See

Do

Buy

Eat

• Casa Escobar, 14160 Palawan Way, (310) 822-2199, [2]. Located next to the beach, this large and upscale Mexican restaurant offers good food in a great setting. Burritos are $8, dinners start at $12, and above-average margaritas may be had for $6. On weekends the dance floor gets lively with an unpretentious and fun crowd that ranges in age from twenty to sixty.
• Kifune, 405 Washington Blvd., (310) 822-1595, [3]. With a crowd that consists primarily of locals, this sushi restaurant offers a fun atmosphere, with Hide, the head sushi chef, chattering with customers at the sushi bar, yelling at the kitchen, and generally keeping everyone entertained. Food prices are reasonable ($6.50 for a tuna roll), service is quick, and most people leave smiling. Open for lunch during weekdays, and dinner every night.

Drink

Sleep

• Marina del Rey Marriott, 4100 Admiralty Way, +1 310 301-3000, Fax: +1 310 448-4870, [4].

• Best Western Jamaica Bay Inn, 4175 Admiralty Way, (888) 823-5333, Fax: (310) 823-1325, [5], Great views of the world's largest man made yacht marina and offers a beachside pool, spa, and sun deck as well as the popular Beachside Cafe for breakfast and lunch.
• Marina International Hotel, 4200 Admiralty Way, (310) 301-2000, [6]. The hotel features spacious accommodations with private baths close to the beach.
• Marina Del Rey Hotel, 13534 Bali Way, (800) 882-4000, [7]. Located just 10 minutes from the Los Angeles International Airport, set in the heart of the world's largest man-made marina.

Get out

• Venice. The neighboring beach town offers miles of sand, an eclectic nightlife, and the infamous Muscle Beach.
• Santa Monica. Best known for its famous pier, Santa Monica is a must-see destination for most tourists, and home to many restaurants and bars frequented by locals.
• Culver City. A neighboring city and the home of Sony Studios that in recent years has been undergoing a rebirth and now has an increasing number of food, shopping and entertainment options.