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Port of MARINA DEL REY

USMDX🇺🇸USA

Also known as: Del Rey Yacht Harbor, Marina del Rey, Playa del Rey Harbor, Playa del Rey Inlet

This harbor is North America's largest man-made small-craft facility, established in 1953. It accommodates approximately 5,000 boats and serves as a significant destination for recreational boating and water activities in the Greater Los Angeles area.

Background
Marina del Rey is an unincorporated seaside community in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The marina, which includes residential, light commercial, and office facilities, is a major boating and water recreation destination of the Greater Los Angeles area. It is North America's largest man-made small-craft harbor with slips for approximately 5,000 boats. The area is a popular tourism destination for both land and water activities, such as paddleboard and kayak rentals, dining cruises, and yacht charters. Land activities include bicycling on several bicycle paths, walking paths along the waterfront, and birdwatching (birding). Wildlife watching opportunities include California sea lions and harbor seals. Dolphins and whales occasionally visit the deeper waters of the harbor. This Westside locale is approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Santa Monica, 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Los Angeles International Airport, and 12.5 miles (20.1 km) west-southwest of downtown Los Angeles. It is surrounded by the City of Los Angeles.
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Channel Depth
5ft
Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
34m
Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U
Established
1953
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
UN/LOCODE
USMDX
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-8
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)
Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair
Area
US West Coast
Latitude
33.9770°
Longitude
-118.4488°
WPI No.
16110
GeoNames ID
5387234
Wikidata
Q988140
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The approach to MARINA DEL REY is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Point Vicente Lighthouse at 14.2 NM to the S. Other aids include Long Beach Back Channel North Sector Light (16.6 NM SE), Los Angeles Main Channel Range Front (17.8 NM SSE), Long Beach Back Channel South Sector Light (18 NM SE), Los Angeles Main Channel Range Rear (18 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
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The Port of MARINA DEL REY is located within the US West Coast shipping lane — a major trans-Pacific trade route serving West Coast ports of the United States. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.
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The Port of MARINA DEL REY operates in the UTC-8 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.