Marina del Rey · Venice · Playa del Rey
The Westside weekend, run the way a local would run it
The largest small-craft harbor in North America, a mile from Venice and fifteen minutes from LAX — with itineraries, beach rules, hotels, and honest answers to the questions visitors actually ask.
Itinerary · 48 hoursThe perfect Marina del Rey weekend, hour by hourGuide · SunsetSunset dinner in Marina del Rey, done rightGuide · HotelsHarbor-view hotels, compared by walkability and vibeGuide · BeachesBeach rules, explained — what's actually allowed on LA County sandGuide · IdeasThings to do beyond the obvious — wetlands, whales, and the quiet basinsGuide · Mother's BeachThe family guide to the Marina's calm-water coveGuide · VeniceVenice in a day, from a Marina del Rey baseGuide · BoatingBoat rentals in Marina del Rey, and what's legal onboardGuide · Dispensaries · 21+Licensed dispensaries in & near the Marina — and the 30-second license checkGuide · Where It's Legal · 21+Where cannabis is actually legal to consume on the WestsideGuide · Terpenes · 21+Cannabis terpenes, explained — and how to use them to plan a better evening