Marina del Rey

Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California

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Marina del Rey is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Los Angeles County, California, with 11,373 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 0 ft (0 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Santa Monica, 3.6 miles NW.

About Marina del Rey

Marina del Rey (Spanish for "Docks of the King") is an unincorporated seaside community in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The marina, which includes residential, light commercial, and office facilities, is a major boating and water recreation destination of the Greater Los Angeles area. It is North America's largest man-made small-craft harbor with slips for approximately 5,000 boats. The area is a popular tourism destination for both land and water activities, such as paddleboard and kayak rentals, dining cruises, and yacht charters. Land activities include bicycling on several bicycle paths, walking paths along the waterfront, and birdwatching (birding). Wildlife watching opportunities include California sea lions and harbor seals. Dolphins and whales occasionally visit the deeper waters of the harbor. This Westside locale is approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Santa Monica, 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Los Angeles International Airport, and 12.5 miles (20.1 km) west-southwest of downtown Los Angeles. It is surrounded by the City of Los Angeles.

The harbor is owned by Los Angeles County and managed by the Department of Beaches and Harbors (DBH), but the waters are environmentally regulated by the state and the federal governments through their many agencies and departments with overlapping oversight. The Los Angeles Times in a 1997 editorial called the harbor "perhaps the county's most valuable resource." For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Marina del Rey as a census-designated place (CDP). The population of the CDP was 11,373 at the 2020 census. The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name; for example, the 90292 ZIP Code includes all of Marina del Rey and portions of neighboring Los Angeles (including parts of Venice) as well as the far western portion of Culver City, and has a population of 21,576, more than double that of the CDP. Many residents of the 90292 ZIP code consider themselves to live in Marina del Rey even if they in fact live outside the official boundaries of the CDP.

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Living in Marina del Rey

Median household income
$146,623
Median home value
$458,800
Median rent
$3,501/mo
Median age
37.1
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Marina del Rey, CA population

Marina del Rey had 11,373 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census11,373
Density13,262 per sq mi (5,121 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Marina del Rey at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyLos Angeles County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population11,373 (2020)
Land area0.86 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Water area0.60 sq mi (1.55 km²)
Elevation0 ft (0 m)
Coordinates33.9763° N, 118.4513° W
ZIP codes90292, 90291
Census code (GEOID)0645806

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Marina del Rey

What county is Marina del Rey in?

Marina del Rey is in Los Angeles County, California.

What is the population of Marina del Rey, CA?

11,373 people lived in Marina del Rey at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Marina del Rey, CA?

The main ZIP code is 90292. Other ZIP codes: 90291.

What is the elevation of Marina del Rey?

0 feet (0 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Marina del Rey?

Santa Monica (3.6 mi), Culver City (3.7 mi), Los Angeles (3.8 mi), El Segundo (4.8 mi), Ladera Heights (4.9 mi).

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