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Marina del Rey, California

The largest man-made small-craft harbour in North America, in Los Angeles County, with more than 4,600 slips and public guest docks at Burton Chace Park.

Harbour · International

Welcome to Marina del Rey, California

Marina del Rey, in Los Angeles County between Venice and Playa del Rey, is the largest man-made small-craft harbour in North America. It has more than 4,600 slips in 22 anchorages. The harbour is run by the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors. Los Angeles International Airport is a few miles to the south-east.

Guide TypeHarbour Guide
CountryUnited States
LocationLos Angeles County, California
RegionLos Angeles County
AuthorityLA County Beaches and Harbors
Telephone+1 424 526 7910 (Burton W. Chace Park office)
Email[email protected]
Slips4,600+ in the harbour
Guest DocksBurton W. Chace Park, first come first served, up to 7 nights in 30 days
Shore Power110 V dockside
Pump-outPump-out station with 20 minutes' free tie-up
FuelFuel dock at Del Rey Landing
ShowersRestrooms and showers
Wi-FiAvailable at the guest docks
Check-inNoon
Anchorages22

Berthing Experience

Public transient guest docks are at Burton W. Chace Park on the Main Channel. Overnight slips are first come, first served, require registration and cost $1.25 per foot per night. Boats may stay up to seven days in any 30-day period. Four-hour docks are free and need no registration.

Facilities Afloat

The county guest docks at Burton W. Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, take boats from 8 feet on a first-come, first-served basis, with no reservations, for up to seven days in any 30-day period. Check-in and check-out are at noon.

The guest docks have 110-volt power, water, restrooms, showers and Wi-Fi. A pump-out station next to the free four-hour zone allows 20 minutes' free tie-up.

Marine Services

Del Rey Landing has a fuel dock and a convenience store selling food, boating accessories, bait and fishing gear.

Ashore

Groceries and shopping are near Chace Park.

Skipper's Notes

Telephone: +1 424 526 7910 (Burton W. Chace Park office). Email: [email protected].

Before You Arrive

  • Confirm the berth, vessel dimensions and arrival instructions directly with the marina or harbour office.
  • Check depths, tidal access and any entry or clearance formalities before arrival.
  • Use current charts, pilot books, forecasts and local notices, and follow harbour-master directions.
  • Treat every map and position in this Guide as general orientation, never navigation.
  • Recheck fuel, lifting and seasonal service availability before departure.

Contact and booking

Berths, prices, depths and arrival procedures change. Confirm them directly with the marina or harbour office before you sail.

Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number for Marina del Rey, California?

Telephone: +1 424 526 7910 (Burton W. Chace Park office).

How do I email Marina del Rey, California?

Email: [email protected].

Is fuel available at Marina del Rey, California?

Fuel: Fuel dock at Del Rey Landing.

Conditions

Tides

A quick look at the water around Marina del Rey, California before you set off. Always check the full forecast and tide tables.

Tide times official tables

Official tide predictions for the area. Times are local.

NOAA tide predictions

Find your way

Location

This map is provided for general orientation only and must not be used for navigation.

Local knowledge

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