Shopping in Marina del Ray, CA is an activity that you can easily enjoy doing for several days. After exploring the out-of-the way boutiques near the Jamaica Bay Inn, you'll be ready to recharge with a delicious meal overlooking the marina at one of the many Marina del Rey restaurants in the area. Here's a quick guide to shopping in Marina del Rey, and in the surrounding areas of Venice Beach, Santa Monica and Beverly Hills.

The Waterside at Marina del Rey
This neighborhood center features three dozen restaurants, cafés, specialty shops and boutiques. Open daily.

Villa Marina Marketplace
This is the largest shopping center in the immediate vicinity of the Marina, with 85 shops and restaurants, as well as a movie theater. Open daily.

Marina Beach Shopping Center
Find the essentials, as well as local services at Marina Beach Shopping Center. Businesses include Noah's Bagels, Fantastic Sam's Haircuts, an ice cream parlor, Laundromat and local favorite Joni's Coffee Roaster and Juice Joint. Open daily.

Venice Beach Shopping
Abbot Kinney Boulevard and Ocean Front Walk in Venice Beach, offers a varied array of interesting galleries, well-known restaurants, unique cafés, antique shops, clothing and art shops, your creative side will appreciate this break from the normal.

Venice Beach Oceanfront Walk
Find affordable souvenirs, apparel and much more at this virtual outdoor swap meet. Store front and sidewalk vendors share space along craftsmen and artist who will create your memento while you wait. Open daily.

Santa Monica
Santa Monica is only three miles from Marina del Rey and home to a number of stylish, slightly quirky and modern designs and fashions. Third Street Promenade is three pedestrian-only blocks ornamented with shops, restaurants and theatres. At the south end of the Promenade awaits Santa Monica Place with a collection of 165 stores. Open daily.

Main Street should not be missed. From surf apparel and handmade jewelry to Mexican folk art and Japanese antiques, you will find a wide assortment of unique items on this happening street. There is nothing that builds an appetite like a full day of shopping. Drop in to one of many cozy cafes, bistros and restaurants.

Posh Shopping in Beverly Hills
Home to the most exclusive designer's flagship locations, Beverly Hills is a shopper's paradise-even if it is only window shopping and people watching. You'll find Armani®, Fendi®, Gucci®, Versace® and much more. Interested in seeing how the other half live? Bijan is the most expensive store in the world and requires and appointment to shop. Most stores are open daily.