Best LGBTQ Beaches in Marina Del Rey

Situated just 15 minutes south of Santa Monica, Mother’s Beach is gorgeous and is one of LA’s best-kept beach secrets. Despite being just minutes away from Marina del Rey’s skyscrapers, high-rises, and restaurants, Mother’s Beach is surprisingly calm and offers beachgoers a tranquil yet versatile urban beach day.

With clear baby blue water, glistening white sand, vibrant greenery, and picturesque walkways, Mother’s Beach looks like a postcard. Easily accessible from Santa Monica, Culver City, and Downtown Los Angeles, it is less-congested than its surrounding beaches and offers abundant parking, making it the perfect place for a fun and stress-free beach day. At Mother’s Beach, beachgoers enjoy a variety of unique amenities. If you’re looking to lounge and relax in comfort, head to the beach’s picnic shelters, tables, and barbeques for a day of bonding with loved ones. Opting for a family-friendly day of fun and adventure? The beach’s incredibly calm waters and playground equipment make it perfect for children, while its facilities for windsurfing and kayaking make it an adventurer’s paradise.

While the area surrounding Mother’s Beach is fairly residential, there is still plenty to do after the sun sets. Beachgoers looking for a night of fun head to Playa Vista’s Cinemark Theater to catch a movie. Spa-goers visit the Ritz Carlton Marina, which offers some of LA’s beachside massages, facials, and treatments. And shoppers head to the Waterside Shopping Center, a local shopping mall with stores such as L’Occitane, Sephora, LOFT, Drybar, Irene’s Story, and White House Black Market.

Beachgoers looking to dine find that Mother’s Beach is surrounded by excellent restaurants. For some of LA’s freshest sushi, head to SUGARFISH by Sushi Nozawa, a renowned hotspot known for its incredible nigiri and sashimi. Prefer a quick bite? Head to Mainland Poke, a fast-casual spot serving some of the Westside’s best poke. On a health kick? Visit Kreation Organic, which offers organic green juices, acai bowls, and snacks. And for beachgoers looking for a romantic dinner alongside the marina, dine at the Cheesecake Factory, which serves excellent pastas, steaks, and globally-inspired comfort food. After the night is over, the Ritz Carlton and the Hotel MDR are great hotels within walking distance that offer lush rooms, exquisite service, and incredible views.