Location
The coastal community of Marina del Rey California is located in the center of Los Angeles’ Westside between Venice Beach and Playa del Rey, four miles north of Los Angeles International Airport.

Geographic Boundaries
Marina del Rey comprises 807 acres, of which 1/2 is under water. It is actually a man-made phenomenon, having been constructed in the late 1950s. The approximate borders include the area west of Lincoln Boulevard, east of Via Dolce, north of Ballona Creek and south of Washington Boulevard/Oxford Basin, and the Pacific Ocean. This is the area closest to the marina waterfront and close to the water’s edge.

This area’s land and water is entirely owned by the County of Los Angeles, and is leased out to private leaseholders on long term agreements. The community is surrounded on three sides by the City of Los Angeles. (The greater Marina del Rey area has different boundaries.)

Population
As defined in the U.S. Census, Marina del Rey CDP (Census Designated Place) has a population of 8,176. The community includes 5,246 boat slips in 23 anchorages and marinas, 5,445 rental apartments, 600 condominiums, six hotels with 1,037 hotel rooms, and one million square feet of retail, office and restaurant development.

Governance
This area is governed and serviced by the County of Los Angeles and rests under the management of the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches & Harbors. Citizens are represented by their elected local Supervisor to the Fourth District of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.

Public Services
Public safety services are provided by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. Utilities are provided by Southern California Edison, Verizon Telephone, Time Warner Cable), and Southern California Gas Company. While there are no schools within this portion of Marina del Rey, public education is provided by the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Businesses in the area are represented by the LAX Coastal Area Chamber of Commerce and the Venice Chamber of Commerce.

The Greater Marina del Rey Area
The greater Marina del Rey community is defined by the U.S. Postal Service and the U.S. Census as the zip code area 90292. It has a population of 18,057,and includes portions within the City of Los Angeles and portions within an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County.

Governance in the portion located within the City of Los Angeles is provided by the City of Los Angeles, the Mayor’s Office, Los Angeles City Council, the elected City Council Member for the 11th District, as well as portions of the 2nd and 3rd Supervisorial Districts of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.

Public safety services are provided by the Los Angeles Police Department. Utilities are provided by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, AT&T Telephone, Time Warner Cable, and Southern California Gas Company. Public education is provided by the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Businesses in the area are represented by the LAX Coastal Area Chamber of Commerce and the Venice Chamber of Commerce.

Post Office
Marina del Rey Post Office
4766 Admiralty Way
Marina del Rey CA 90292
Tel (310) 306-4533
Fax (310) 306-6933
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Library
Lloyd-Taber Marina del Rey Library
4533 Admiralty Way
Marina del Rey CA 90292
(310) 821-3415
Monday 11 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tues, Wed, Thurs 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday CLOSED

Banks
Most banks are open Monday through Saturday, usually from 9 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Many banks are also open on Saturday, but you should check with the bank first. All banks are closed on Sundays.

Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) are located at banks, and also inside many stores, restaurants, gas stations, and other businesses. If you have a bankcard or ATM card from a participating banking network or credit card company, you can withdraw U.S. currency from an ATM. Banks and grocery stores offer the most reliable and secure ATM services. Some ATMs machines charge for their services.

Telephone
The 3-digit area code for Marina del Rey is 310. When calling within the area code or to a number outside of the area code, you must dial the number (1) first, then the area code, and then the 7-digit telephone number.

Toll-free phone numbers have area codes with 800, 888, 877. First dial the number 1, then the area code, then the number.

To place an international call yourself from Marina del Rey, first dial 011, then the country code, city code, and the local number you are trying to reach. Country and city codes are listed in the front pages of any telephone book.

Pre-paid phone cards may be purchased at many grocery stores, gas stations, convenience stores, and the local post office. Costs per minute vary widely, so check the cards carefully.

Smoking
Throughout California smoking is prohibited in most indoor areas, including restaurants, bars, theaters, hotel lobbies, auditoriums, museums, airport terminals and most public buildings. In addition, it is becoming commonplace to prohibit smoking in public parks and beaches. Please read warning signage.