Marina del Rey vs Playa del Rey (Vista, Culver City: apartments, to live in)

[peterjun]

I'm moving down later this month to the area for a job located in El Segundo, CA. I was wondering what the difference was between Marina del Rey/Playa del Rey/Playa Vista - those are the three locations I'm leaning towards right now but really don't have much clue about the area.

I'm looking for an apartment 1bdroom around $1800 .. I'd prefer a newer building.. Was wondering if I could get some suggestions for different apartments.

Thanks!

[Chowhound]

Originally Posted by peterjun

I'm moving down later this month to the area for a job located in El Segundo, CA. I was wondering what the difference was between Marina del Rey/Playa del Rey/Playa Vista - those are the three locations I'm leaning towards right now but really don't have much clue about the area.

I'm looking for an apartment 1bdroom around $1800 .. I'd prefer a newer building.. Was wondering if I could get some suggestions for different apartments.

Thanks!

I don't know that area all that well, but I've been in Culver City a few times and it seems pretty decent. It's about 5-10 minutes away from Marina del ray.

It is probably a little cheaper as its not on the water.

[FLIGHTSIMMER]

Playa Del ray may be a little less expensive, Marina Del Ray is expensive, but nice it all depends on what you can afford, Marina Dell Ray is nicer, but closer to the water and more expensive.

[Fontucky]

Playa del Rey's immediate next door neighbor is the lift-off end of LAX. Lift-off as in full throttle jet noise.

[FLIGHTSIMMER]

Originally Posted by Fontucky

Playa del Rey's immediate next door neighbor is the lift-off end of LAX. Lift-off as in full throttle jet noise.

If you like jet noise than it's cool.

[BRinSM]

i've lived in both PDR and MDR and like both but prefer the marina. playa del rey is nice in that it is closer to el segundo, is generally quiet and peaceful (peoplewise, not so much with the planes), and is relatively cheap considering it is a beachside community. however, besides the beach and a few shops and restaurants, there really isn't much there and it really feels dettached from the rest of the city. MDR on the other hand is very densely populated and traffic can be pretty bad around here. however, there is a lot to do in the area especially if you like walking around a bit. if not, parking can be a pain, but you are also very close to venice and santa monica as well. playa vista is a bit too secluded and self contained for me, it would be better if you had kids but still wanted to live in the city.