Mother's Beach

This is a great location for family outings, with playground equipment available for young children. Some popular activities here include windsurfing and kayaking. Marina Beach also known as “Mother’s Beach”, as it is referred to by local residents, is a family and kid-friendly, man-made beach in Marina del Rey. It is a favorite place to watch the yearly New Year’s Eve and Fourth of July fireworks shows put on by the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors. The area is almost a half-mile of sandy beach with volleyball courts, picnic areas, barbecues, showers, and restrooms. Developed as a part of Marina del Rey in 1957 and officially dedicated in 1965, this beach provides a safe environment for kids because there is no surf in the swimming area