fisherman's village

JackB308

cool place -rented a boat with my son and had a ball. we toured the marina and went out in the ocean to Santa Monica pier. nothing to dislike

olivias914

Fisherman's Village is like a little oasis in the city. It is not as busy as it was 20 or so years ago. Back then, it was bustling with shops and restaurants. Today, there are a few restaurants and shops. The best entertainment there is the live bands on the weekends. They perform year round, and they range from country, R&B, to Latin. You can also catch a boat and cruise around the marina, or rent a bike and ride north to Santa Monica, or go south to Redondo Beach on the bike path. Parking is validated for 2 hours. Fisherman's Village is just a relaxing place to get away if you feel like escaping the city.

Feefeet

Great selection and wonderful views. It has a real family feel and children are welcome. It is very dated and old fashioned but I think that is part of its charm. Brunch is a bit pricey but selection is good.

P565OUlaural

Stop by Fisherman's Village any Saturday or Sunday for great free music. The cost of parking is minimal and if you buy a coffee or ice cream or a nice lunch at the restaurants they validate for 2 free hours. The music is awesome varies from great R&B Bands to Country, Bosa Nova, etc. Each Sat and Sunday the free music runs from 1 to 4. Summer 2 - 5. There is a regular crowd of people many young and old. Everyone just has fun dancing together, no need to bring a partner, many single older ladies so common older men get on over there.

Nattysimps

Park in the nearby Dock 52 area which is free. Take a walk down to this very small marina which includes a few shops and restaurants. Rent a pedal bike and ride over to Venice Beach/Santa Monica Pier on the bike trail.

dcalianno

My husband and I stopped by the Fisherman's Village last week while in Marina Del Rey. Unfortunately, this tourist area is pretty worn and showing its age. There were only a few shops and restaurants and they didn't look appealing. The best thing in the village are the bike rentals and the ice cream shop. The view was also very good. I wouldn't recommend making a special trip to visit this area.

debralynnet

Fisherman's Village offers a variety of restaurant, shop and boat rental options in a lovely waterside setting. It is fun to simply sit on one of the benches and watch the fishing boats come in and watch the sea lions. The free weekend concerts are a nice plus.

johnc_19

This place was somebody's brainstorm for a trouts attraction - probably 50 years ago. As far as I can tell, it never really caught on. On the jetty though, so you can see the boats come in and out of the marina!

terig862

Went here today, and were very disappointed in what was actually there...almost nothing. Lots of boats, but only a handful of tiny shops that were full of used items, for the most part, and very few restaurants. One shop, however, did ask if they could validate our parking, which was very nice...thank you Pammy!

karenapardue1234

We decided to stop in to see this nice little marina. We loved to see the boats and enjoy walking on the river walk. They have lots of little shops here to while away some time. Also have some very nice boats here.

74christinab

The County can't decide what to do with this awful place.Such a waste of a beautiful area.Very tacky!

LuluVoice

It is a pleasure to just stroll by, breathing fresh air and listening to sea birds. At night and specially when there are concerts, you can see many "water taxis" crossing this bay. Marina del Rey Fisherman Village is a place to go to have a quiet time or a nice dinner almost at every hour. The sunset view is beautiful as is the lights at night. At daylight, there are some stores and stores to book a fishing trip or a leisure one. Just be aware of the sun and heat and wear a hat as you may not notice it too much because of the breeze.

kitnsaly00

This is a very quaint shopping area with good views and restaurants. Enjoyable for a nice walk. However, if you need a taxi they were not in abundance.

I3839ISpeterm

This was a very amateur band and hope you do not book them again; 90% of the bands are good; we live next door so hear many bands during the year.Need to put volume limits of all bands; some are very loud and only a few feet from the dancers;Chairs are now blocking most of the areas and need your security to place the chairs in a much better setup.Thanks,

JSD_West

This is a good place to stop for a leisurely walk and some window shopping. You can rent boats or paddle boards here as well. There is often live music being played outdoors as well. This isn't a super destination by any means but if you have 2 or 3 hours it is worth a stop.