Playa del Rey

Playa del Rey ("Beach of the King") offers beautiful beaches overlooking the Pacific Ocean just a few miles north of Los Angeles International Airport.

Get in
Playa del Rey is located north of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). From San Diego Freeway (405) exit Imperial Highway and go west. Where the road ends at Vista del Mar, turn right. Playa del Rey is located just beyond Dockweiler Beach.

Do

 * Bike along the 30 Mile bicycle or rent roller blades or a skateboard.
 * Ride, jog, or walk to Fisherman's Village in the Marina or to Manhattan or Venice Beach
 * Fish along the Jetty.
 * Boat out to sea in a sailboat, sport-fishing boat, kayak, or harbor dinner cruise ship.
 * Walk along the beach collecting shells, admiring the dolphins, or noticing the large yachts, volleyball games, or boat races.
 * Play tennis at Loyola Marymount or Westchester Park
 * Golf on either of two public golf courses including the famous or infamous 15-hole Westchester course, the only night lighted golf course in the area.
 * Golf on either of two public golf courses including the famous or infamous 15-hole Westchester course, the only night lighted golf course in the area.

Go next
The cities and neighborhoods that border Playa del Rey include the following:


 * Marina del Rey - Located north of Playa del Rey, the "marina of the king" is home to a vast number of restaurants and hotels, and while not as touristy as some of the neighboring beach cities is nonetheless a fun spot to spend an evening.
 * Westchester - This town, located to the east, is home to Los Angeles International Airport and a number of lodging options.
 * El Segundo - Playa's neighbor to the south and east is mostly an industrial town, although visitors are generally surprised to find a sleepy downtown that is home to numerous restaurants and bars.