Most Trader Joe's that I've been to are located in the suburbs or in the middle of the city. This location is right in Marina Del Rey on the harbor. Summer Season is definitely here with the summer heat coming on during daylight. Picking up groceries was mainly the purpose of the day. From breakfast items, snacks, salads to basically anything you might have forgotten in your toiletry bag. Price is always right, service from all clerks and cashiers are very consistent whenever you visit any Trader Joe's in any state. What I didn't expect to see was crowds and crowds of customers during my shopping visit, and the store clerks were extra friendly. Very wide aisles to maneuver around with their signature red shopping cart. Trader Joe's is always a must go whenever on the US Mainland. Just a friendly suggestion. Tote bags and lunch bags that go trending from social media influencers, it's just a bag. read more

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Most Recently: March 11, 2026 | Marina del Rey | I love shopping at this Trader Joe's location! The scenery is beautiful as well! Flower Power | I love being met by colorful, beautiful floral bouquets and plants on the outdoor patio by the entrance, as well as inside! While I enjoy receiving flowers, it's always fun buying myself flowers, because they're so pretty!! The flowers also last for quite some time; staying power! Inside | Personality Plus | The store is always neat & tidy! Customer service is excellent! Whenever I have a question, someone usually walks with me and shows me exactly what I'm looking for, easily & with a smile! Top-tier customer service! I've also had fun conversations when I go through checkout, so friendly! Unique Finds | I always find unique items to try throughout the store, as well as my usual favorites, including: walnuts, almonds, caramelized onions & cheddar cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, Thai veggie gyoza, Japanese style fried rice & don't even get me started on the peanut butter cups...yummy!! I've even picked up a few deliciously scented bath and body items here as well! There's so much to discover at Trader Joe's! Gifted | I've even picked up a few food gifts, which include limited edition/limited time items and/or unique items! Parking | Plentiful! Also, this location is usually very busy! Outside | The scenery is gorgeous! You'll find boats/yachts lounging in the Marina, other shops and restaurants, and there's a Boardwalk! Overall | I'm glad this Trader Joe's is nearby, as it's a beautiful location! read more

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Out shopping and stopped to pick up a few things. This location is large with a larger section of items. The staff is awesome here! Everyone is so happy and willing to assist you. The plants are so hardy and beautiful. There is plenty of free parking. read more

What a cool location right on the water. They even have covered picnic tables facing the arena. Ooh and I managed to finally find an olive plant at this spot. Score! As always the employees are helpful and friendly. Will definitely make this a go to location. Lots of parking in the lot. read more

Trader Joe's - They have covered picnic tables that look out at the arena. - Grocery Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

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This has to be the best Trader Joe's location in America. Situated right next to Marina Del Rey and the big REI store it offers a Hollywood style experience. First of all, it's huge. Way bigger than your average store. Even before you enter you're greeted by rows and rows of flowers, fruit, vegetables all artfully arranged like a magazine shoot. The customers are the coolest, hippest most beautiful group you've ever seen. You almost wish you could pull up a chair and just people watch. Staff all as helpful and friendly as you'd expect. Best part is the store has tables and chairs outside to sit and watch the boats. It's right on the bike path so I'll be stopping often. read more

Trader Joe's - The best location ever - Grocery Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

I never shopped at a Trader Joe's until being turned on by a friend last year. This is a beautifully structured facility with excellent help and assistance from there well qualified staff of employees. My only criticism is the awful layout of the parking lot and the way carriages are stored. Deliveries are ,made street side and getting a space is very narrow and difficult. The inside offers wide aisles with great selections. The meat area needs to be expanded and they should offer hot food takeout and other offerings. I spent about $114 on Monday evening and they should also offer some Rewards program like RALPH'S and they should accept coupons too. Nevertheless, the quality of the food is first rate and they really need to offer more cleaning supplies. If they did, all of my shopping would be here and not AMAZON. Keep up the good work and think about my suggestions. RECOMMEND. read more

Palm trees. Ample but tight parking. Boats. Yachts. Water. Wide open, airy store. Great selection. Samples! Washroom. Everything is so clean. Employees... Friendly and talkative. The best! Even dancing. I love the music they play here. Purchased this date into the luggage was body oil, spices and coffee! Best TJs I have ever been to! read more

Trader Joe's - Ahhh - Grocery Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

All-time favorite Trader Joe's. I come here at sunset just for the view. 45 minutes of free parking while you shop of course! Take your mindful minute as you stroll in and out! read more

Love this location! It's spacious, organized, and easy to navigate on a crowded visit. The staff is friendly (of course) and always willing to assist with a product search. The parking is not as intimidating as it looks. read more

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The parking lot is not great for this location, but it's very rare to find a Trader Joe's with a good parking lot. The store itself surprisingly was not busy on a Sunday. I was able to get in and out without having to wait in line to check out. read more

I can't say enough great things about this location of Trader Joes. it's spacious all the food is fresh great vegetarian and vegan options. Absolutely love the Marina Del Rey location and will be back. Great great great. read more

Oh yeah... who doesn't love Trader Joe's? You know what would make it 5 stars better? Insta cart or pick up service! The parking lot is the only worst part about this store. I'd love it if I could order ahead and just pick up or get delivery. Until then, I go every now and again, when I can get there at off peak or feel like waiting for a parking spot. read more

Came out to explore the marina and came into Trader Joe's to grab lunch rather than blow 30 bucks in a restaurant. What I love about this store is you can get the same products that I get in New York and they taste the same. It wasn't crowded and lines were fast. Nice workers and clean store and unlike back home in NYC they actually have bathrooms here. read more

We Love this store. It sits right on the Marina looking over the water. You can dock your boat with access to Trader Joe's. We are always greeted on Fridays by Kimberly and Angelina. I bring my father here to shop. These two ladies in particular make it a point to make conversation with my dad. It is the highlight of his week. We look forward to our next vis read more

Trader Joe's - Shopping for Manchego cheese. - Grocery Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

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Like most Trader Joe's, this location is a bit of a love/hate relationship for me. The parking lot is chaotic at best (tight spaces, constant traffic), and the store itself can get very, very busy, especially during peak hours. That said, once I'm inside, it's everything I love about Trader Joe's... Great selection, fresh produce, and all of the fun seasonal items that make shopping here a little adventure. The staff is friendly and efficient and I usually find everything I need...plus a few impulse buys I didn't plan on. While the parking and crowds can be a headache, the quality, variety, and value make it worth navigating. All in all, this is a solid Trader Joe's with all the charm that comes with the brand. read more

Happy Mother's Day. Who doesn't love shopping at their local TJ's, especially this one which is located right along the marina. Plenty of shopping goodies to choose from walking up and down the aisles. The wifey was looking for those collector bags because one is not enough for her collection. You can actually enjoy some of the food you buy at the table and chairs that are right outside. read more

Trader Joe's - Mother's Day 2025 - Grocery Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

Always great service at our local Trader Joe's. The staff is wonderful--everyone is always friendly. Unfortunately, some people don't know how to reverse park, which makes the parking lot a complete mess. Otherwise, this location is great. read more

Great location in Marina Del Rey on Admiralty Way. Groceries, snacks, wine, flowers and all. Free parking, nice friendly people, easy access. View of boats and Yachts on the water. So cool for a Market nearby. Off Lincoln Blvd and Fiji Way. Alternative to Ralph's. Biggest Trader Joe's around here. Come check this TJ out. read more

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Great store great employees, except, today, 5/27/26, at about 11 a. m., there was a woman, in the store, walking around with a little dog. An employee stared at her, from a distance, as I caught his eye. I didn't see nor hear, any employee, remind the dog owner, that dogs are not allowed in the store, with service dogs exempt, not emotional support dogs. There is a sign outside. This needs to be enforced. read more

I come into this trader joe's almost weekly and yesterday was just a hard day and I had to use a wheelchair. The employee Megan went completely above and beyond and walked me almost all the way around the store helping me find and reach things I couldn't. Not only that but after I was done she carried my groceries to the parking lot and loaded them in my car. Absolutely made my day and was such a nice young lady. read more

I have visited several Trader Joes locations and I have to say this is one of the best locations I have visited so far. The store is located next to the waterfront at the Marina. The store is clean and well stocked but smaller in size compared to other stores. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Parking is very challenging with limited spaces and only two ways to get in/out. read more

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Trader Joes saved my life..so to speak. I purchased some green hydrangeas from a local florist and in 2 days they were starving for something. I had just visited TJ's in the Marina after an event I had and guess what they had plenty of. So that next morning I got up early to pick up a few bunches, got to my other event and I had time to cut them and place them in the beautiful vases. TJ saved the day!! read more

On August 5, 2025, I entered Trader Joe's in Marina del Rey with my small dog in the cart, as I've seen other customers do with their dogs (on leashes, in purses, etc.) without signage prohibiting it. An employee, Yuri, approached me aggressively, yelling that my dog couldn't be in the store and wasn't a service animal. I explained that my dog is trained to alert me when my phone vibrates for medication reminders, but he dismissed this without asking about its role and demanded I leave, offering no alternatives like leashing the dog, which I would have done to comply. I agreed to leave but asked to take Yuri's photo for documentation. He consented and posed with his badge visible (see photo). As I walked to my car, Yuri followed me into the parking lot, recorded me and my dog with his phone, and acted in a way that felt threatening. I asked him to stop recording due to my discomfort, but he continued. I recorded him as well to ensure my safety. This escalation shocked me, especially since I've shopped here often and seen dogs welcomed. I'm disappointed by this unprofessional behavior, which seems inconsistent with Trader Joe's pet-friendly reputation and the typically friendly demeanor of their associates. I have contacted corporate about this incident and hope they address it to ensure fair treatment, especially for customers with service animals. P.S. The attached photo shows Yuri posing voluntarily for documentation, as I requested. He later claimed he chased me to scare me into deleting the photo, which I find concerning and inconsistent with his initial consent. read more

Trader Joe's - Yuri poses for a photo then chases me in the street and says he didn't want his photo taken. Why is he posing for photo then? - Grocery Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

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This store is right on the water at the marina which is nice. They have tables outside if you ever want to grab a packaged salad or wrap and enjoy it outside right on the water. The staff is really friendly and helpful. They always make an effort to make conversation when you check out at the registers. The selection is nice. The frozen food section has a lot of variety. The store is clean and well stocked. This is one of my favorite TJs in the LA area, and I'm glad I live so close to it! Minus 1 star because like many people said, while there is a parking lot, it's quite cramped, spaces are small, and it can get jammed during peak hours. read more

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This Trader Joes is always clean and well stocked! The employees are super friendly and the lines move fast. The parking situation isn't great but its very accessible by walking/bike path read more

Trader Joe's - View from outside trader joes - Grocery Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

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Trader Joe's in Marina del Rey is such a gem with it being tucked next to the harbor with those gorgeous waterfront views that makes grocery shopping feel way more peaceful than it should. The location itself has this chill, coastal energy that instantly puts you in a good mood. Staff are super friendly, shelves are well-stocked, and the store's always clean and organized. Decent parking (a rare win in LA & trader joe's ). Whether I'm grabbing a quick snack or doing a full haul, this TJ's makes the whole experience feel like a breezy walk by the marina. Love this spot, love the food amenities here, and love the surrounding. read more

This place has gone downhill since the male manager left. The floor used to be better staffed so you could actually find employees to help you find things. They used to all seem so happy to be there. Nowadays there are not enough people on the floor to help. It looks like the employees are rushed or stressed to get things done. Probably because they are short staffed. I think the new manager is female. This Trader Joe's has really gone downhill since she joined. She seems to have an attitude with the employees. We are happy to see some of the longtime team members still around but we are nervous that they are going to start quitting if the female manager keeps it up. read more

Easily one of the most beautiful Trader Joe's locations as it's located in the marina overlooking the water and beautiful boats. The parking, however, is horrendous. The spots aren't large enough for my compact car and it's so small and packed. The store itself is also miniature in comparison to the Trader Joe's in other areas. I was constantly running into people and having to move my cart so it wasn't an enjoyable shopping experience. Felt like I couldn't browse or check out the food because I and others were always in each others way. Most of the products are there but some of the featured stuff at bigger stores didn't seem to be there. I wish Trader Joe's had more locations in the area as the two here are too small for how many people go. read more

Trader Joe's - Parking lot - Grocery Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

Love the Trader Joe's at the Marina! :) One of my favorite spots! The view is stunning and the vibe is super fun, especially toward the weekend when it's full of happy people shopping and enjoying the area. Just a heads-up: be careful with the parking, it can get a little tricky. I really enjoy the unique Trader Joe's products. Great prices, always something new and interesting to try. Highly recommend stopping by! the service is great really helpful. read more

What can I say! TJs is just the best. I love the products and the staff! I'm so happy this TJs opened in MDR!!

Maybe the worst TJ's parking lot. I came Monday at 11:30am, which is apparently a popular time. It's bigger than some of the other locations I usually go to. Produce looks better than some of the other locations as well. read more

Great location right on the marina by the boats. Really nice view. Store has fully stocked shelves and I was able to get all the items on my list. They have their own lot but its almost always packed. You may have to circle a few times before squeezing into a spot. read more

Trader Joe's - Inside the store - Grocery Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California

Terrible experience at Trader Joe's today. Very sad. I came in with my service dog (approved by a doctor) when this random lady approached me and started harassing me about my dog. I politely told her to leave us alone. Then moments later a manager comes up to me and also harassed me about my dog. I told her I could provide a note and she ignores me and asked me what service the dog provides. I again offered her a note. This went back and forth until I decided to just leave my stuff and get out. Will never be visiting this store again or any Trader Joe's at that point if their management does endorses a "policy" which is relative to complaints of Karen's and has no respect for the care guide of my doctor. read more

I love this Trader Joe's! It's so special, peaceful, and located in a beautiful area. Try the ORGANIC dried mangoes; they are incredibly good! I also appreciate that they have a small section for new products. The service is excellent. I added a picture of my favorite pasta from there--it's really good and has a great texture. read more

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This TJ quite possibly has the nicest location of any TJ store, being adjacent to the boats in the Marina. Buy a salad, eat outside and look at your yacht! The store itself is spacious and has a good selection. The staff is terrific- friendly and helpful, in the TJ tradition. They sometimes run out of items, but that's a problem for all the TJ stores. Parking can sometimes be a problem, as the lot can fill up quickly. But overall this is an excellent TJ. read more

Came here 20 min before closing the night before the hurricane. Got some food just in case. Walking distance from Uovo. read more

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I normally don't do grocery stores (with rare exceptions of bad experience or what I'm about to say. A grocery store doesn't have much to it), but feel I have to leave a response, due to reading factually incorrect reviews claiming there's a lack of parking. It's got 4 (I believe parking zones). The parking spot in front (obviously). The one across the street. There's another parking lot in from of the TJ parking lot. There's a parking lot behind Trader Joe's next to the REI (I do this one all the time). You just can't take carts outside the TJ lot. There is 2 hour free validation where the manager desk is for lots around TJ (after it gets expensive). Just scan your ticket and you're good. It does have the best parking for TJ LA due to this (with the view). Unfortunately, some do not know this and only park in the TJ lot. The view is the best of the TJ too. Eating lunch there is nice. read more

While the actual Trader Joe's is wonderfully upscale with wider pathways to shop, the parking lot is a complete epic failure. They need to have a crew directing traffic in their lot. Two people cut in ahead of me waiting for a parking space where someone was pulling out! I almost went "Madea" on them, but a cooler head prevailed, thank goodness. I'll stick with my Trader Joes on Sepulveda in Westchester next door to Panera Bread. Everyone in that store is genuinely happy to be working there. read more

As gorgeous of a spot it's at and being walkable for me, and me already being a TJ's fan, this TJs has been my go to for groceries or even just meals for me when I was just a wife, and now mom. The ONLY complaint I have is parking but like my best friend says, what TJS doesn't have shitty parking? At least we get to struggle with parking with a view. For the applauses, thank you so much for having a gorgeous view and convenient tables so we can enjoy a sandwich or whatever unnecessary but delicious snack we get. For customer service I am so impressed w obviously how friendly and accommodating they are. Special shoutout and gratitude to you staff for helping me lug out water gallon to my car when I was pregnant w my first son (and always offering stickers or whatever thoughtful convo) when this guy became a crazy toddler. Thank you staff today for opening a new cashier for me within seconds when I stood in misery while my second baby (newborn) was crying like an absolute maniac throughout my shopping experience. Generally love the selection (my tip is to avoid grabbing customer favorites at night because it might be gone) and huge shoutout to the service. read more

Definitely the most breathtaking TJs location being right off the water. If you get a grab n' go meal - be sure to go to the lower patio to the left of the front door - there are chairs and tables overlooking the Marina (there's a handicapped-accessible ramp)! I happened upon here while in the area, needing to do a Valentine's Day errand. The lot is huge (by TJs' standards), the flower/plant selection is also huge and the inside is spacious. I found everything I needed, no problem and the cashier checking out is equally as friendly. If I'm in the area, I'll be back! read more

Trader Joe's - Flowers everywhere! - Grocery Near Me - Marina Del Rey, California