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Aubrey E. Austin Jr. Park and North Jetty
Via Marina and Pacific AvenueThis hidden gem in Marina del Rey offers a paved walkway and unobstructed views of the harbor’s main channel and airplanes departing from LAX. Savor the view from one of the park benches, which face southward toward the flight path. The paved walk is flanked by a thin ribbon of grass, perfect for taking your dog on a stroll. Walk all the way to the end to get a view of Venice Beach and the open ocean. Fishing from the jetty is allowed, with a California fishing license. (Fishing info here.) Limited parking is available in metered spots. Additionally, find County Parking Lot 13 nearby.
Bill Rosendahl Del Rey Park - formerly Glen Alla Park
4601 Alla Road, Marina del Rey CA 90292This community park formerly known as Glen Alla Park has a large playground and an expansive green space. A basketball court, tennis courts, and paddle tennis courts are available first come, first served. Dog park with enclosed areas for large and small dogs. Street parking.
Burton W. Chace Park
13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA, 90292Jutting out into the main channel, this beautiful 10-acre park offers one of the best viewing areas of the harbor. Hit the flat, paved walking path along the perimeter for a morning walk, or relax on a bench to watch the sunset over the sparkling water. Covered picnic pavilions and a smattering of uncovered tables, all with barbecue access, make for a great family gathering.
Dockweiler State Beach
12000 Vista del Mar, Playa del Rey, CA, 90293Located about 3 miles south of Playa del Rey, this inviting beach features 3.7 miles of shoreline, fire pits, an RV park, and over 2,000 regular vehicle parking spaces. The wide sandy beach lies beneath the departure’s flight path of LAX, offering fantastic belly views of airlines headed out over the Pacific. Lot entrance is at Vista del Mar and Imperial Highway.
Dockweiler Youth Center
12505 Vista del Mar, Playa del Rey, CA, 90292This multipurpose area at Dockweiler State Beach is for summer camps, special events, and community activities including an outdoor movie series in the summer. The ocean-facing building and terrace is available for private events, such as meetings, weddings, and parties.
Marina "Mother's" Beach
4135 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA, 90292This peaceful 12-acre lagoon is easy walking distance from most of the Marina’s hotels. Staffed by lifeguards seasonally, the beach has playground equipment, sheltered picnic tables, and easy access to restrooms. These amenities and the cove’s lack of surf makes it ideal for families with young kids – an attribute that inspired its local nickname, Mother’s Beach.
Marina del Rey Wetland Park
Via Marina and Tahiti Way, Marina del ReyThis 0.75 acre tidal salt marsh on Tahiti Way and Via Marina was recently restored by The County of Los Angeles. The Wetland Park now features a habitat that supports a full suite of plant species adapted in life for wetlands that are submerged up to twice a day by the tides. Passersby can get a glimpse of shorebirds (sandpipers and plovers), waterfowl (ducks and geese), wading birds (herons and egrets), and songbirds. Historically, this site was part of the Ballona Wetland complex and inhabited wildlife such as ducks, fish and birds. As part of the restoration program, The County of Los Angeles added public walking paths, observation areas and educational signage for the public to enjoy this ecological resource.
Playa del Rey
7313-7351 S Marine Ave, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293Marina del Rey’s southern neighbor, Playa del Rey is a small, quiet community with a broad, low-key beach and a smattering of cafes, taverns, and boutiques nearby. The stretch of sand is technically part of Dockweiler State Beach, but this section is comparatively sleepy, perfect for those days when you want nothing but the sound of crashing waves to lull you into a midday nap in the sunshine. Playa del Rey is easily accessible from the Marina via the Marvin Braude Coastal Bike Trail.
Santa Monica Beach
200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA, 90405Santa Monica’s iconic amusement pier is the focal point of this tourist hot spot. From Marina del Rey, it’s easy to bike to Santa Monica Beach on the Marvin Braude Coastal Bike Trail. Rent a bike at the Venice Pier and pedal about 3.5 miles north to reach the Santa Monica Pier area.
Venice Beach
1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA, 90291From the Marina’s northern side (closest to Washington Avenue), it’s only a half-mile walk to Venice Beach. Venice is famous for its Ocean Front Walk (a.k.a. Beach Boardwalk), bursting with lively street performers, vendors, cafes, a skate park, and the Muscle Beach outdoor gym. All of this is steps from the sand and surf. Several shops in Washington Square near the Venice Pier offer bikes and surf boards to rent by the hour or day.
Yvonne B. Burke Park
4350 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA, 90292This narrow sliver of green space runs parallel to Admiralty Way in the heart of the Marina, and includes a free parcourse fitness circuit. The Marvin Braude Bike Trail runs through the park, which is named to honor Yvonne B. Burke, who represented Marina del Rey for 16 years on the L.A. County Board of Supervisors. Parking is available in a pay-and-display lot at the north end, Lot #7 shown on this interactive map.