As a resident of Marina Del Rey, CA since 2015, I love the area as there's so much to do within walking or biking distance. By car, things are obviously even closer. From dining at waterfront restaurants, to shopping, to bike trails, and water activities, Marina Del Rey is a great vacation area. Here are my favorite restaurants, outdoor activities, and places I still need to check out, from a local's perspective.
Marina Del Rey, CA Travel Guide
Restaurants
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
Irori Sushi
Beachside Restaurant and Bar
Brizo Marina Del Rey
Tony P's
Killer Shrimp
PLANTA (Vegan)
Cheesecake Factory
El Torito
Le Pain Quotidien
Kalaveras
Sugarfish
Yard House
Casual Dining
Burger Lounge
In-N-Out
Nick the Greek
Rubio’s
Baja Fresh
Fatburger
Starbird Chicken
Mendocino Farms
Restaurant Wishlist
SALT
Whiskey Reds
The Warehouse
Whiskey Red’s
Cast and Plow
Dear Jane’s
Shopping
Fisherman's Village
Waterside, Marina Del Rey
Admiralty Way
Villa Marina Marketplace Mall
Abbot Kinney (technically Venice)
Hotels
Hotel MdR - a DoubleTree by Hilton
Marina Del Rey Hotel
Jamaica Bay Inn
Hilton Garden Inn L.A. Marina Del Rey
The Ritz Carlton - Marina Del Rey
Courtyard Marriot - Marina Del Rey
Residence Inn by Marriot
Did You Know...
Trip Resources
If you’re planning a road trip, here are some helpful sites that I use. Note, below are affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission for every booking, with no extra cost to you. Thanks so much, in advance!
Booking.com - Anytime we need a rental car, we use this site to find deals.
Expedia.com - I like to use this site to explore upcoming cruises that I'd like to take. I also refer to it to compare hotel prices, flights, and car rentals.
GetYourGuide.com - Book things to do, attractions, tours and discover new food.
VRBO.com - When we’re not staying in an AIRBNB, we’re in a VRBO rental. We use this option when we want to enjoy a full house with individual bedrooms, a kitchen, backyard and other amenities.
TripAdvisor.com - Anytime I want reputable reviews, tips, and overall advice about a vacation area, I leverage this site.
Viator.com - Looking for cool tours in your vacation area? This site has a number of options.
Hey, I'm Christy Buena, a Filipina-American Los Angeles native and travel enthusiast. I love visiting new places and trying new food. Welcome to my adventure blog where I capture both State & National Park visits, family excursions, and road trips, while sharing my travel photos and recaps. My goal is to visit as many National Parks using my “America the Beautiful” annual pass. 
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