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A quiet coastal refuge near LAX

Playa Del Rey occupies a rare position along the Los Angeles coast, where departing jets mingle with breaking waves. This small beach community sits beneath LAX's flight path yet maintains remarkable peace, with Dockweiler State Beach offering the county's only legal bonfires. The neighborhood earned its "Mayberry meets the sea" reputation honestly—locals gather at dive bars along Culver Boulevard while the vegetation-wrapped apartments of "The Jungle" preserve a 1960s surf town aesthetic. Just inland, the 577-acre Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve protects one of Southern California's last significant estuaries, where docent-led tours reveal migratory bird species.

Business access and coastal character

The community's proximity to LAX makes it exceptionally practical for corporate travelers, with most accommodations reachable within 15 minutes of landing. Adjacent Playa Vista has evolved into a tech hub, drawing professionals who decompress on uncrowded sand between meetings. While dining concentrates in "The Village," nearby Marina del Rey expands the culinary landscape considerably. The Marvin Braude Bike Trail offers 22 miles of paved coastal riding to Santa Monica and Manhattan Beach.

Where nature reclaimed the suburbs

The fenced-off Surfridge streets create an unusual landmark—a former neighborhood condemned for airport noise that now protects the endangered El Segundo Blue Butterfly. You can still see the grid of empty roads from Vista Del Mar, a reminder of how aviation reshaped this coastline. Del Rey Lagoon Park provides another nature-focused escape, where the saltwater lagoon attracts waterfowl and outrigger canoe clubs.

Frequently Asked Questions about Playa Del Rey

Can I use my miles on Delta Stays to book hotels in Playa Del Rey?

Yes, you can book your hotel stay in Playa Del Rey using your Delta miles, either for the total amount or in combination with money to reserve your stay. When you log in to your Delta SkyMiles® account, you will also discover Member offers at select properties that could enhance your travel experience.

What is the benefit of booking my Playa Del Rey hotel directly on Delta Stays?

SkyMiles Members can earn 2 miles per $1 spent on completed hotel stays and vacation rentals booked through Delta Stays, get access to Member offers at select properties, and can pay with miles, cash, or a combination of both. To ensure you earn miles when paying fully with cash, simply sign in to your SkyMiles account or enter your SkyMiles number at checkout. Please allow up to 8 weeks after completing a stay for miles to appear in the SkyMiles account provided. Please also note that if you use miles to pay for any portion of your stay, you will not earn miles on that reservation, including any amount paid with cash.

Is it possible to change or cancel my hotel booking made through Delta Stays?

Each property maintains its own cancellation policy. Be sure to check the cancellation policy listed under the hotel’s details before booking. Some rates may be refundable, while others may be non-refundable. Changes and cancellations to your booking may result in a different amount of miles earned and awarded to your account.

Can I use my Delta SkyMiles® American Express® Card to book?

As a Delta SkyMiles® Gold, Platinum, or Reserve American Express® Cardholder, you enjoy the advantage of earning additional miles alongside numerous valuable benefits, including an annual statement credit of up to $200 applicable toward prepaid accommodations booked through Delta Cars and Stays. Terms apply. To gain a full understanding of your card's complete benefits package, we recommend visiting the Delta SkyMiles® American Express Credit Cards page where detailed information about all your cardholder privileges is available for review.

Can I earn MQDs on Delta Stays hotel bookings?

Occasionally, Delta Stays may offer SkyMiles Members an opportunity to earn Medallion® Qualification Dollars on hotels and vacation rentals booked through Delta Stays. We recommend accessing the Delta Stays MQD Offer page to view current MQDs promotions and examine their terms and conditions.

Do I need to have a Delta SkyMiles account to book hotels on Delta Stays?

No, anyone can book hotels through Delta Stays. However, only SkyMiles Members can earn miles and access Member-only prices and offers. As a Member, you will earn 2 miles per $1 you spend on Delta Cars and Stays (excluding taxes and additional charges). Plus joining SkyMiles is free. Register today by visiting the delta.com.

On Delta Stays, can I book a vacation rental?

Yes, Delta Stays offers a wide selection of vacation rentals in addition to hotels. You can search for homes, condos, and other unique stays powered by Vrbo on the Vacation Rentals page.

What hotels in Playa Del Rey have high ratings?

Inn at Playa del Rey has a guest rating of 9.4 out of 10, and features a free buffet breakfast and free parking.

What's a good time of year to visit Playa Del Rey?

To experience Playa Del Rey during great weather, consider a visit in September when temperatures are warm and the skies are sunny with smaller crowds than summer. For off-peak prices and more deals on hotels, consider visiting during January when temperatures are cooler with mostly sunny skies and significantly lower pricing.

What hotels in Playa Del Rey are located closest to Dockweiler State Beach?

Watch planes soar overhead at this unique beach with fire rings for evening bonfires. Arrive before sunset to claim a pit and experience oceanside gatherings under the LAX flight path. One popular hotel is The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey which is a short drive away. Hotel June West L.A., a Member of Design Hotels is another well-reviewed hotel and it is within a short drive.

What hotels in Playa Del Rey are located closest to Playa Del Rey Beach?

This wide, sandy stretch offers a peaceful escape from LA's bustle with stunning sunset views and volleyball courts. Listen to the waves instead of crowds. Popular hotels include The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey which is a short drive away. Hotel June West L.A., a Member of Design Hotels is another well-reviewed hotel and it is within a short drive.

What hotels in Playa Del Rey are near Ballona Wetlands?

This rare coastal wetland sanctuary shelters diverse bird species in freshwater marshes just minutes from urban LA. Morning visits offer the best wildlife viewing along peaceful walking paths. One popular hotel is Hotel June West L.A., a Member of Design Hotels which is a 13-minute walk. Another hotel is The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey and it is within a short drive.

*Terms and conditions:

Mileage Offer:

SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window on the base hotel rate for a completed hotel stay. Base hotel rate is the cost of the hotel room, before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking or upon checkout. Taxes and fees, gratuities, room service other booking charges, or any bookings which are paid or reduced by miles, redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit. For clarity, if miles are used as a form of payment (whether for all or a portion of the booking), no portion of the booking will be eligible to earn miles under this offer. Except with respect to the Hertz Mileage offer (listed below), SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per eligible US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Cars on the base car rental rate for a completed car qualifying rental booking (“Qualifying Dollars”). A qualifying rental booking includes rentals at a participating location for one or more days at rates other than travel industry rates or discounts, wholesale of tour package rates or discounts, wholesale tour package rates, insurance/dealer replacement rates, corporate and government rates, group travel discounts, or rentals in conjunction with a frequent flyer car award, or other corporate agreements applicable to the respective car company. Calculation of the applicable standard mileage offer is listed below by car rental company. Qualifying Dollars include the base car rental rate, which is the cost of the car rental before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking. Taxes, fees, other incidental charges, or other booking charges or any bookings which are paid or reduced by redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit and are not included in the Qualifying Dollars.

This mileage offer does not apply to stays or car rentals booked through Delta Vacations or any cruises booked through Delta Cruises.

Standard mileage offer for car rentals booked at https://www.delta.com/Opens in a new window or https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window:

Hertz Reservations:

• General SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Silver Medallions earn 5 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Gold Medallions earn 6 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Platinum Medallions earn 7 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Diamond Medallions earn 8 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Dollar and Thrifty Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Alamo, Enterprise, National, Avis, Budget, Payless and SIXT Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 2 miles per Qualifying Dollar