Mothers Beach — Attraction in Marina del Rey

If you're seeking a spot for kids to play in the sand and relax under the sun safely, this is the place. However, be cautious: the water isn't safe for swimming, being among the most polluted in all of California. My kids splashed around a bit, but we made sure to shower them right after.

Despite the water quality, we genuinely enjoyed our visit. The proximity to the car park is convenient, and the amenities are top-notch. There are picnic areas, clean restrooms and showers, a kids' playground on the beach, and a beachfront Cheesecake Factory with a fantastic marina view to boot!

Funny enough, we landed here by mistyping our destination into Google Maps. We originally aimed for another "Mother's Beach" in Long Beach. But, to our surprise, this location was pleasantly quiet for a Sunday evening. We loved the compact yet kid-friendly layout and took full advantage of the...

It’s complicated Beach with great amenities, playground etc. but the way the Marina was built means all the trash and oil get stuck there and the water becomes stagnant so bacteria grow and the water is often unsafe to swim in. It’s a fundamental design flaw with the harbor’s water flow.

If you want to swim I would go to the ocean-facing beach south of Venice Pier, but if you don’t care to go in the water it’s still a nice spot due to everything they’ve added, though trash does wash up on the sand.

Many years ago before it was renovated RV’s used to dump their sewage there but they’ve long since cracked down on that so it’s improved a lot, but there’s only so much that can be done to fix this beach’s problems, which is why it regularly appears on lists as having the worst water quality in western...

Pleasant low key beach area around Marina across the street from Marriott hotel. Easy parking, wide array of water activities, and great bike path to Venice and Santa Monica. We visited a couple of days and stayed conveniently at the beautiful Marriott (I’ll save that for another review)! There are an assortment of outdoor activities within walking, biking, and driving distance. We will be back to visit this area soon again for more bike riding, Sunshine, and good vibes. We were there during stay at home orders and noticed a much quieter scene, with masks strictly enforced by beach patrol, and all indoor dining closed. We are very looking forward to coming back with some sense of normalcy...