Discover a different side of Los Angeles with the effortless style of the The Ritz‑Carlton, Marina del Rey - set right on the marina, yet tucked away from the city’s frantic pulse. Here, you’ll wake to bobbing yachts and mellow California mornings, then wander along the waterfront towards Venice Beach’s laid-back buzz, sunset cocktails by the fire-pit terrace, and breakfast under palm shadows. Highlights? Think sleek, spacious rooms with marina or skyline views, waterside tennis courts (one of the few in the area) and the hotel’s signature Cast & Plow restaurant delivering locally sourced, thoughtfully composed fare fireside in the evening. Upgrade to a marina-view room for those perfect golden-hour shots as the light dances off the boats. Combine that with a morning paddle-board session (bookable via the concierge) and you’ve got a stay that feels relaxed yet ultra-chic.