Just 15 minutes south of Santa Monica and 30 minutes west of Downtown Los Angeles, Marina Peninsula Beach is one LA’s best-kept beach secrets. Despite being surrounded by luxury lofts, skyscrapers, and restaurants, Marina Peninsula Beach is surprisingly relaxed and offers beachgoers a tranquil yet versatile urban beach day.
Getting to Marina Peninsula is convenient and stress-free. It’s easily accessible from all ends of Los Angeles, with its parking strip along Via Marina on the northern stretch of the harbor entrance channel. And once you arrive, you’re sure to have a ball. Visited mostly by locals, Marina Peninsula is a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of nearby Santa Monica and Venice. The beach’s scenic beachside paths make it a destination for bikers, skaters, and joggers looking to bask in panoramic views of the Pacific. And its turquoise waters, pristine white sand, and backdrop of spectacular modern and mid-century mansions make it a stunning place to sunbathe in the sand.