“Marina del Rey” is a song recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in September 1982 as the second single from his album Strait from the Heart, which went on to be certified platinum by the RIAA. It peaked at number 6 in the United States, and number 2 in Canada. The song is set in Marina del Rey, California, and it is structured as a slow romantic ballad. Longtime country songwriters Frank Dycus and Dean Dillon composed the tune.

The song is about a love affair on the beach. Two people get together and have a good time during a vacation. They create many memories and then go their separate ways – back to their normal lives.

From the album Strait from the Heart
B-side “I Can’t See Texas from Here”
Released September 16, 1982
Recorded January 11, 1982
Genre Country
Length 3:00
Label MCA 52120
Songwriter(s) Dean Dillon Frank Dycus
Producer(s) Blake Mevis

George Strait – Marina Del Rey Lyrics

[Verse 1]
We said good-bye in Marina Del Rey
“I had a good time” was the last thing
I heard her say, as I walked away
And on the plane back to Tennessee
My mind comes across her memory
And yesterday in Marina Del Rey

[Chorus]
On a hidden beach, under a golden sun
She spread a blanket that we laid down on
And loved the world away in Marina Del Rey
And as we looked into each other’s eyes
We found our bodies lost in paradise
Like castaways in Marina Del Rey

[Verse 2]
Like the ocean tides highs and lows
Love sometimes comes
And goes away in Marina Del Rey
And as this plane is touching down
Tears touch my eyes for I have found
My heart has stayed in Marina Del Rey

[Chorus]
On a hidden beach, under a golden sun
She spread a blanket that we laid down on
And loved the world away in Marina Del Rey
And as we looked into each other’s eyes
We found our bodies lost in paradise
Like castaways in Marina Del Rey
[Outro]
We said goodbye in Marina Del Rey