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Marina Del Rey
Marina del Rey was originally part of Venice, as designed by Abbot Kinney in 1900. But for several decades, residents of Venice envisioned the construction of a small craft harbor that would make the area a center of marine recreation. In 1957, construction of Marina del Rey was started, and in 1963 the final breakwater was built - creating the largest man-made, shallow-drift harbor exclusively devoted to pleasure boating. Formal dedication of Marina del Rey was held in April 1965.

Today, Marina Del Rey offers more than 6,000 recreational boat slips, the highest density of restaurant seating in a one-square-mile area, outside of New York City, and boat launching ramps that provide access to over 100,000 trailer-class boats annually. Additions during the years include more than 1,900 feet of guest boat docks, 180 feet of public fishing docks, Admiralty Park, view piers and a promenade.

Marina del Rey residential housing is comprised primarily of condominiums, most of which cluster around the harbor and offer marine views. Most of these properties were built after 1960, and construction of luxury condominiums and high-end residential units continues through the present. Single-family housing can be found to the south and the north of the marina proper. At the north end of Marina del Rey, moving towards Venice, houses tend to be vintage cottages and Craftsman-style bungalows. Moving south from the Marina, luxurious newer homes open directly to the beach and bike path. Walls of glass, rooftop decks and modern construction take advantage of the stunning oceanfront views and the wide sandy beach.