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Marina del Rey Mother's Beach

Also known as Marina Beach

A calm, sheltered harbor beach inside Marina del Rey, good for small children.

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Know before you go

Parking

Lot 10 open 24 hours.

Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026

Fees

Lot 10: $6 weekday / $8 weekend in winter; $10 / $15 in summer. Rates change by season and time of day; holiday rates are higher.

Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026

Paying

Pay & Display stations take Visa/Mastercard ($2 minimum) or exact cash in $1 and $5 bills. Disabled placard holders park free on non-holiday weekdays.

Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026

Getting down

ADA ramp to the water. Renovation completed July 2, 2026.

Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026

Tide & surf

No surf in the swimming area.

Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026

Hours

Unknown – check locally

Dogs

No dogs or other animals on LA County beaches (service animals excepted by law).

Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026

Restrooms

Yes

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Showers

Yes

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Accessibility

ADA ramp, access mat and beach wheelchair.

Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026

Lifeguards

Beach lifeguards during daylight hours.

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Rules

No alcohol, smoking, glass, fires or barbecues, fireworks, tents or overnight camping, or amplified music. Permits needed for groups over 50.

Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026

Activities

Barbecues and a playground.

Verified · Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors · checked Oct 3, 2026

Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.

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Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: official city, county, State Parks and National Park Service pages, the California Coastal Commission, NOAA and the National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.