Los Angeles County has begun construction on a new public parking structure that will nearly triple parking capacity at one of the county's most popular coastal destinations.
The facility at Lot 4, located near Admiralty Way and Mindanao Way across from Trader Joe's, will provide 368 parking spaces when completed in late fall 2026. The lot closed Dec. 1 for construction.
"We've heard from Marina del Rey residents and families traveling from inland communities that limited parking is a real barrier to enjoying all that Marina del Rey has to offer," said Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell. The investment "helps remove parking obstacles and create a more accessible and inclusive waterfront for generations to come," she said.
The project is part of Marina del Rey for All, a county initiative aimed at improving public access to the waterfront by consolidating surface parking into multi-level structures.
Gary Jones, director of the Department of Beaches and Harbors, said the expansion addresses a critical need for families visiting from inland neighborhoods.
"Parking is the starting point of their visit to the Marina," Jones said. "This project improves that experience by expanding capacity, adding modern amenities, and making it easier for people to get to the shoreline."
The new structure will operate 24 hours daily and include accessible parking stalls, electric vehicle charging stations and a redesigned surface lot. A pay-and-display system with on-site pay stations will manage the facility.
The project also incorporates public art. Artist team FreelandBuck will install abstract sail forms along the structure's Mindanao Way-facing exterior, celebrating the marina's maritime heritage.
A new plaza and rest area will connect the parking structure to the Marvin Braude Bike Path and the Marina del Rey Visitors Center, supporting what officials call a "park once" approach that encourages visitors to explore on foot, by bicycle or via transit.
The Department of Beaches and Harbors manages Marina del Rey harbor and 23 miles of Los Angeles County beaches, including Zuma, Malibu Surfrider, Venice and Manhattan beaches. Marina del Rey attracts millions of visitors annually for recreation, waterfront dining and community events at Burton Chace Park.
During construction, alternate parking is available at other county-operated lots. Information is available at beaches.lacounty.gov/marina-parking.
The county is pursuing similar parking consolidation projects as part of its broader coastal access and climate resilience initiatives.