Marina del Rey
Harbor views, bike paths, and a lock-and-leave lifestyle.
Sources: Redfin (Aug 2026). Figures change monthly; ask us for the latest numbers for your street.
Marina del Rey is built around one of the largest man-made small-craft harbors in the country. Mornings start on the water, whether that's paddleboarding, rowing or a walk along the main channel, and Mother's Beach and the bike path are close by. Residents live in high-rise condos and harbor-view apartments, and the Silver Strand and Marina Peninsula have beach houses close to the sand.
We think it's one of the most practical coastal markets on the Westside. It's near Venice, Playa Vista and LAX, and many buildings offer easy lock-and-leave living. Ownership structure is the key thing to understand here. Much of the harbor sits on land owned by LA County, so you need to know which buildings are leasehold and which are fee simple.
Who it's for: Boaters, frequent travelers, downsizers and young professionals who want waterfront living with little upkeep near the Westside and LAX.
Marina del Rey neighborhoods
Marina Peninsula
Walk streets and beach homes between the harbor and the ocean, inside the City of LA.
Silver Strand
A small enclave of beach houses at the south end of the Peninsula, next to the jetty.
Harbor high-rises (Admiralty Way / Via Marina)
Full-service condo towers with marina and ocean views.
Villa Marina
Townhome and condo communities near Mindanao Way and shopping.
Oxford Triangle edge
Single-family streets on the Venice side of Washington Boulevard.
Why people love it
- Boating, sailing, paddleboarding and rowing on the harbor, with public launch ramps and many yacht clubs.
- Mother's Beach (Marina Beach) has calm, protected water that suits kids and paddlers.
- The Marvin Braude bike path and the Ballona Creek bike path both meet here.
- Burton Chace Park hosts summer concerts on the water and is a gathering spot for picnics.
- It's one of the closest coastal neighborhoods to LAX and Playa Vista.
- Many residents live in amenity-rich buildings with concierge service, pools and gyms.
Where locals go
- Burton Chace Park. A waterfront park at the end of a mole road, with summer concerts and views of the channel.
- Mother's Beach (Marina Beach). Calm harbor water for paddleboarding and families.
- Cafe del Rey. A longtime waterfront restaurant on Admiralty Way with marina views.
- Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve. Restored coastal wetlands next to the marina, good for birding walks.
- Waterside at Marina del Rey. A neighborhood shopping center with Whole Foods and everyday errands.
What you'll find
Most homes are condos. Harbor condos generally run about $700K to $1.5M, and penthouses and premium view units go higher. Prices vary a lot with whether the land is leasehold or fee simple. Townhomes typically range from $1.2M to $2M. Marina Peninsula and Silver Strand beach houses are the high end, often $3M and up.
Price ranges are rough guides. Ask us for current comps.
Public & private
| Coeur d'Alene Avenue Elementary | Los Angeles Unified School District |
| Marina del Rey Middle School | Los Angeles Unified School District |
| Venice High School | Los Angeles Unified School District |
| Westside Neighborhood School | Independent |
Always confirm school boundaries for a specific address with the district.
Find out whether a property is leasehold or fee simple before you fall in love with it. Much of the harbor's housing sits on LA County land under long-term ground leases. Review how many years remain on the lease, any ground-rent terms, and whether your lender will finance it. All of these affect price, resale and loan options.
Read the Buyer's GuideIf your condo is on a ground lease, have the lease documents, remaining term and HOA package ready before you list. Leasehold questions are the main thing that slows marina escrows down. Also note that the unincorporated county part of Marina del Rey is not subject to the City of LA's Measure ULA, but the Marina Peninsula is inside the City of LA and is.
Get a home valuationMarina del Rey questions
Is Marina del Rey part of the City of Los Angeles?
Most of the harbor is unincorporated LA County. The Marina Peninsula and some nearby pockets are inside the City of LA, which affects permits and transfer taxes.
What does leasehold mean in Marina del Rey?
Many buildings sit on county-owned land under long-term ground leases. You own your unit's interest for the lease term, not the land underneath it.
Is Marina del Rey good for commuters?
Yes. It's one of the closest coastal neighborhoods to LAX, Playa Vista and Silicon Beach employers, and it connects easily to the 90 and 405 freeways.
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