mcgahat

Will be going to the LA area over the 4th of July holiday weekend and staying 4 nights. Trying to decide what area to stay in. I always like to be near LAX as it makes leaving so much easier and give more options I think. I do not want to stay at an LAX airport this trip however. I was poking around and it looks like Marina del Rey is very well located for access to LAX but also seems to be a pretty decent destination of its own with things to do, restaurants etc.

So, would people recommend it as an area to stay with enough shopping and dining to occupy our time when not renting a car and exploring other parts of Southern California? Looking at the HGI, Marriott or Doubletree....any thoughts on those?

Thanks on the insight on this area as I know nothing about it.