Guidebook for Marina del Rey
Food Scene
I start every morning at this locals' favorite! Great coffee, pastries and sandwiches. Say hi to owner Clabe. He's a local legend.
220 locals recommend
The Cow's End Cafe
34 Washington BlvdI start every morning at this locals' favorite! Great coffee, pastries and sandwiches. Say hi to owner Clabe. He's a local legend.
Shockingly great burger. Live music on the weekends. This is a MDR original.
318 locals recommend
Hinano Cafe
15 Washington BlvdShockingly great burger. Live music on the weekends. This is a MDR original.
This Cuban themed restaurant is great for breakfast/brunch as well as dinner.
79 locals recommend
Mercede's Grille
14 W Washington BlvdThis Cuban themed restaurant is great for breakfast/brunch as well as dinner.
Best Northern Italian arround. Nive views from this Marina Setting too.
6 locals recommend
Sapori Italian Restaurant
13723 Fiji WayBest Northern Italian arround. Nive views from this Marina Setting too.
Abbot's Pizza Company
1407 Abbot Kinney BoulevardGreat creative Pizza to go or deliver
Politics asside. This BYO joint is a Venice landmark. Yummy and creative chines favorites await. And yes, they deliver.
112 locals recommend
Mao's Kitchen
1512 Pacific AvePolitics asside. This BYO joint is a Venice landmark. Yummy and creative chines favorites await. And yes, they deliver.
Sightseeing
I meditate almost every day on this pier. Great place to watch world class surfers. Dolphins are frequent guests.
186 locals recommend
Venice Fishing Pier
Venice Fishing PierI meditate almost every day on this pier. Great place to watch world class surfers. Dolphins are frequent guests.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of my favorite restaurants. Great gastro-pub menu.
19 locals recommend
2424 Main Street Bar and Ristorante
2424 Santa Monica Frwy RampOne of my favorite restaurants. Great gastro-pub menu.
Great Tex Mex. Seemingly endless TVs to watch the game. Almost every NFL game televised.
128 locals recommend
Baja Cantina
311 Washington BlvdGreat Tex Mex. Seemingly endless TVs to watch the game. Almost every NFL game televised.
Salt
13534 Bali WayGreat sunset happy hour over the Marina!
The name says it all. If you like shrimp, its a must! Peel and eat or peeled, its all yummy!
111 locals recommend
Killer Shrimp
4211 Admiralty WayThe name says it all. If you like shrimp, its a must! Peel and eat or peeled, its all yummy!
You'd think this place was a tourist trap. Far from it. Great for seafood. The view' are nothing short of spectacular.
83 locals recommend
The Lobster
1602 Ocean AveYou'd think this place was a tourist trap. Far from it. Great for seafood. The view' are nothing short of spectacular.
A beautiful drive up PCH. A fun brunch spot with your feet literally in the sand on this private beach.
267 locals recommend
Paradise Cove Beach Cafe
28128 Pacific Coast HwyA beautiful drive up PCH. A fun brunch spot with your feet literally in the sand on this private beach.
Worth the drive. This is the best sushi in L.A. Ask for Tom's "Boss Sushi" which is a 12 course sampler. OMG!
10 locals recommend
Boss Sushi
270 S La Cienega BlvdWorth the drive. This is the best sushi in L.A. Ask for Tom's "Boss Sushi" which is a 12 course sampler. OMG!
Everything Else
Great inexpensive Thai massage. It's upstairs. They have a great Thai restaurant right next door.
Tahntawan Thai Massage
519 Washington BlvdGreat inexpensive Thai massage. It's upstairs. They have a great Thai restaurant right next door.
Venice Beach Wines
529 Rose AveSmall but great wine and menu
French Market Cafe
2321 Abbot Kinney BlvdGreat autentic french breakfast food. Great strong coffee.
You don't need to stay at the Ritz to Brunch there. The marina-side restaurant is a lux-brunch or drinks spot complete with individual fire tables. Swaaaaanky!
26 locals recommend
The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey
4375 Admiralty WayYou don't need to stay at the Ritz to Brunch there. The marina-side restaurant is a lux-brunch or drinks spot complete with individual fire tables. Swaaaaanky!
The owner Sara is a personal friend. A great studio with a super connected vibe. Tell her that you are the AirBnB guest of Jim and Ron's and she'll hook you up!
46 locals recommend
Yoga Nest Venice
38 Washington BlvdThe owner Sara is a personal friend. A great studio with a super connected vibe. Tell her that you are the AirBnB guest of Jim and Ron's and she'll hook you up!
Shopping
Best secret on Abbot Kinney. Try the indian chicken skewars. OMFnG!
22 locals recommend
FEED Body & Soul
1239 Abbot Kinney BlvdBest secret on Abbot Kinney. Try the indian chicken skewars. OMFnG!