Grocery Stores in Marina del Rey, CA

“Huge shoutout to Rachel and Victor at the customer service desk! I came in needing help with a donation order, and they were both incredibly kind, helpful, and professional. They heard the complication I had and went above and beyond to fix the problem in a fast way. I was really impressed with their customer service — highly recommend this Trader Joe’s!”

“I’m not as loyal to Gelson’s as my parents were, but they still have the freshest salad bar and the best deli/fresh food options. And everyone who works at this location is lovely, friendly, helpful and so patient!! Shout to Claudia and Carissa in the bakery, who always go the extra mile for my mom and I, and to Lenny at the register, who always manages to put a smile on my face!!”

“The hummus is $15. Some nice stuff but gotta watch out for prices since they’re not really listed in the store.

Update after their comment: fair point, it is really good hummus.”

“Y'all, I know what you're thinking. Why am I giving Ralph's 5 stars? Well, a couple reasons:- both the employees working in the aisles and at the checkout are always happy and willing to help. Years ago, When I first moved here, I couldn't figure out where to find the grits. I asked for help and while the employee didn't have the slightest clue what I was even referring to, they still went on the adventure, determined to track it down. We finally found it in the baking aisle (not in the breakfast aisle, I know, quite bizarre but that's a whole other topic unrelated to this post). That said, their helpfulness still stands 7 years later- their seafood selection is pretty good. Yes, while the wild Alaskan king salmon might not always make an appearance, their other seafood options are still just as good. Every time I cook for friends, they're always shocked to hear the seafood was from Ralph's. "But it's so fresh!" yes, it is fresh and delicious. Plus their Alaskan king crab legs are a steal. You can get a couple pounds for the same price you'd pay at boiling crab for 1 or even WF. - the Ralph's shopper card always has amazing deals and just makes you feel like you're winning at the grocery game- the wine and champagne - don't get me started! Buy 6 bottles (mix and match) and get an additional 30% off??? I stock up every time, especially if a birthday is coming up. Nothing says best-friend-for-the-win when you show up to the party with an $80 bottle of Veuve Rose Champagne. Plus, you'll be feeling extra special knowing you only spent $56 (maybe even less if there was an additional Ralph's discount that day)!- the sushi is actually really good! I mean, it's grocery store sushi, so know your benchmark but as someone who has dined at n'naka 8 times, this says something about the quality Ralph's is putting out- the store is also clean and uses some warm / soft lighting near the produce section. They also recently redid the flooring, making it feel a bit more cozy (which we all need! Avoiding Shopping cart collisions is stressful!)- for a while they had a solid variety of eggs, although ever since the egg shortage, it seems they've been a little slower to get their egg variety back on track - but there are still some solid organic free range options- Their flowers last a lot longer than most of the ones I've purchased at TJs and WF- they have a solid cheese selection (although TJs does have slightly better pricing on the same cheeses)- their produce (fruits and veggies) don't go bad overnight; they hold up for a couple days and they usually have a pretty solid selection to choose from, both organic and non-organic- there's a Starbucks inside the store- there are two entrances / exits - the parking lot is well lit and I've never not found a spot- there are other shops nearby (restaurants and banks)- Burton Chase Park is literally down the street. Perfect spot to take your Ralph's groceries for a picnic - treat them since they're treating you. But seriously, the park overlooks the sea lions and boats; you can even catch the sunset if you time it right”

“Great selections of flowers, plants and produce. Love the “tomato bar,” where you can get grape-sized tomatoes in all colors, by the scoop (cuts down on plastic packaging as well).

Efficient self-service check out area. Aisles can get a bit cramped if you have a full-sized cart.

It’s probable that prices are lower elsewhere, but if you’re interested in quality and a pleasant shopping experience, you can’t beat this store and this particular location.”

“I really like this store and walk past Nick's to get to it these days. Staff is friendly and helpful and they have a larger selection. They are bound to have what you want. Everything is more expensive here, but it's convenient. You'd otherwise be standing in line for 20 min at other stores and driving a lot further away to get to them”

“the Ralph's in MDR is a favorite. many great memories of buying stuff and going to the boat ⛵ or just hanging out around the marina. slice of heaven. nice people too.”

“Nice location! Employees were friendly and helpful! Grab something from Starbucks located inside the store and enjoy your shopping!!! I’ll add plenty of parking and HC parking too.”