Hotel MdR has officially become my go-to Westside staycation spot and I don't see that changing…read moreanytime soon. The value here is genuinely hard to beat. Complimentary bikes to cruise the marina, cabanas to relax in -- the kind of thoughtful touches that make a stay feel like a real escape without leaving the Westside. Big shoutout to Katarina from the Del Rey Lounge who delivered some of the best hospitality of the entire stay. She's the kind of person who makes a place memorable. I also have to commend whoever is behind the rebranding and marketing direction happening here. There's a clear vision and it shows. Someone is doing great work behind the scenes and it deserves to be recognized. If you're a Westsider looking for a staycation or have guests coming to town who want to be close to the water, this is your place. Highly recommend.

We booked a ResortPass for a Saturday and had a really enjoyable day at the Marina del Rey Hotel…read more Having eaten lunch here a couple of times before, I already knew the hotel had a great vibe. The location is hard to beat, with the property surrounded by boats and beautiful marina views that make it feel like a true getaway. Check-in was quick, and the front desk staff was especially welcoming and friendly. Self-parking was convenient, although the lot filled up quickly and available spaces were limited. The pool itself is very nice, but it was quite busy with families and young kids when we arrived. At times, it bordered on being a little too chaotic, especially when some parents weren't keeping a close eye on their children. It didn't ruin the experience, but it did take away from the relaxing atmosphere early in the day. Getting food and drinks was easy. We simply walked into the bar to order, and the service was smooth. By later in the afternoon, the pool area had quieted down considerably, making it much easier to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Overall, we had a great experience. The beautiful marina setting, friendly staff, and relaxed atmosphere more than outweighed the crowded pool earlier in the day. We'd definitely consider another ResortPass visit. 4.5 stars

Came here with a friend who in turn was put on the guest list by a resident for The Dockside…read morerestaurant here at the Marina City Club. When he called and asked if I had ever been here, I responded and said no-to which he added that it was understandable being that "Joe Blow" can't just come in here and plop down for a bite-you need to be invited by a current resident and be placed on the guest list. If you want to be transported back in time, specifically either the 70s or 80s on a Friday night, you'll definitely want to come in and dine. The crowd is a nice mix of resonance or friends and or associates of the residents who live there. And while it's certainly not an assisted living home, the average age of the crowd when we attended was certainly on the north side of 60, and for over half of them pushing 70 easily. The ambiance, physical structure, layout & features (both overt and subtle) of the Dockside restaurant mirrored that (era/time/age of the location in every way-and in this particular case I would argue that's a good thing. My guest and I both went ahead and ordered the chicken tender salad, with him opting for blue cheese and myself going with ranch for the dressing. We both agreed it was better than average. Since I don't do alcohol, I didn't order any drinks, but he stated the two drinks he did order were excellent. All in all a great experience at The Dockside restaurant here at the Marina City Club restaurant where depending on what day and time you arrive, you will be treated to some jazz, old disco, or any combination thereof. If you want to go back in time a bit, it's a nice place to visit if you can get on the guest list.

Long standing member, always a pleasant experience !!…read more Cheers to the Staff and their exceptional service

We love it and they hosted us for a 4 day photo shoot!…read more Lindsey was great and super accommodating!!

I was here on a Sunday and had avocado toast and a margarita. The following day I had six separate…read morecharges on my debit card all in the region of $25-$30. I called the restaurant on Monday to let them know and there was no response on the phone and on the Google maps it says that the restaurant has permanently closed. I do not live in the area so it's not that easy to just drive up there from Orange County so now I have to deal with my bank and cancel my debit card because obviously when a card has been run six times, there is something going on which is not legit. The food was OK and I'm Margarita was OK but the Billing is not OK. It seems that if this restaurant has shut down and that was the last day, someone was being shady.. one star is one star too many in my opinion.If someone gets back to me,I will remove the review. And I called again today and I actually was able to leave a message, but there was no reading for this number so I don't know if anyone's gonna receive it. I will have to contact my bank in the morning.

I've never rented the space nor have I ever seen it in use. I hear the LMU Board of Directors…read moreoccasionally meets there, but I've never seen anybody use it. I know it primarily because it is the halfway point on my evening run. I always stop and take a look at the view, which in my opinion is magnificent. In fact the Bird Nest is ALL about the view from the patio. You can see from Marina del Rey, to the West (see photo I posted) and Century City, to the East. The spot is truly inspiration point. The next time you are visiting the LMU campus be sure to take the time to visit the Bird Nest and soak in the view.

O Bird Nest. You'll always be the Bird's Nest to me. For some reason, either right before I…read moregraduated from LMU or right afterward, it became a big deal for people who worked for Student Center Facilities or whatever department to refer to this swingin' remnant of the '70s as Bird Nest rather than Bird's Nest. Whatever. This weird clubhouse-like structure will be familiar to anyone who grew up in the '70s or '80s in California. It seems that every place near a beach or a pool had some wooden building with dark windows, a loft, and a conversation pit. LMU's Bird's Nest, or Bird Nest, is no different. I attended many a campus event here, and all of them were disappointing. OK, that's not exactly true. Many of them were wonderful, but Bird's Nest never really lived up to its '70s hype. The loft was always kind of sad, and the conversation pit, while definitely not sad, just never did the best job of maintaining conversations. I will say, however, that it was cool that during pre-orientation my freshman year they had Dazed and Confused on loop here during a mixer. I didn't really watch the movie, and I actually really didn't enjoy this mixer, but this movie and the feelings I had were very appropriate. The Bird's Nest was much cooler when it had a swimming pool next to it. They took that out either in the late '90s or right around 2000. When I was at LMU, it was a tradition that you were thrown into a body of water on your birthday. Most people got thrown into the Foley Pond, which is scary because it's really really really shallow so if you struggled at all you were likely to get hurt. If you had a nice friends, they would throw you into the Bird's Nest's pool. I was one of the throwers once, and the lead thrower counted 2 twice, so I let go of the girl's arms while he held onto her legs. She wasn't injured, but I felt really bad.

First off when you walk in it smells like heaven That was…read morethe first Green flag, 2nd the Hotel staff is amazing and the hospitality is 10/10! This hotel is right off the beach and such an amazing view literally steps from the sand and beach. The pillows are literally clouds from Heaven I slept like a new born baby. I will most definitely be back!

Brought a friend here who was visiting from Carlsbad. Beautiful location next to Marina bay,…read morefriendly staff. Mediocre food. I was here once before for a wedding shower. Same thing. Great location. Beautiful outdoor setting. Very boring food. Get a new chef.

A nice place to work at.... but needs some A/C up in here..hahah.. movie and show magic...come ON!read more

The Lantern House is a perfect venue for any party or reception that brings true uniqueness to any…read moreevent. Located in the heart of Venice, it is of compound of three structures with a plethora of interesting lanterns, lights, collectibles, paintings, sculptures, toys and clocks that make your event that extra special. Plenty of indoor, as well as outdoor seating, your time at any party or reception will be spent just reviewing the wall space, furniture and other cool items in sight. I have been here at least a half a dozen parties and fundraisers and the host is funny, gracious and welcoming. The menu is always inviting ad the main house plays well for any presentation by the host. If you are seeking a truly unique event and experience that will be memorable, check out the iconic Lantern House in Venice.

What a unique and wonderful space. If you know.. you know! Had the pleasure and opportunity to…read moreattend an event here and was flabbergasted by the art and design of this place. Definitely worth booking it for an out of the box location.