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Westdrift Manhattan Beach | Every Stay Gives Back

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A modern lobby features striped couches, wooden and wicker chairs, a table, and a large wall mural of a swimmer underwater.
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Modern hotel suite with a dining table, seating area, and bedroom. Includes a hanging chair, TV, and large windows with a view.
The image shows a stylish rooftop patio and a modern indoor seating area, each with comfortable furniture and a relaxed atmosphere.
A modern lobby features striped couches, wooden and wicker chairs, a table, and a large wall mural of a swimmer underwater.
The image shows a hotel pool with lounge chairs on the left and a stylish room with a lamp, chair, and decor on the right.
This image shows a modern bar with wooden stools and geometric light fixtures in a contemporary, open space.
Modern hotel suite with a dining table, seating area, and bedroom. Includes a hanging chair, TV, and large windows with a view.

Guest funds $1/night towards community impact program

 Charity Mission

The mission of Marine Mammal Care Center is to inspire ocean conservation through marine animal rescue and rehabilitation, education, and research. 

Why is it important?

Our ocean is in trouble. Human activity is threatening marine ecosystems that have thrived since our arrival. From increasing ocean temperatures and acidification to the depletion of fish stocks, our ocean, vital to all life on earth, needs our help. As an essential first responder to these threats, the Marine Mammal Care Center is a leader in ocean conservation through marine mammal response, veterinary medicine, science, and education. 

Two seal pups lying together on a sandy beach, looking relaxed by the water.
People in colorful attire holding boards stand by a pool with seals, appearing to engage in a marine animal interaction or training session.
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A person wearing gloves is tending to a sea lion inside a metal enclosure, possibly in a rescue or rehabilitation setting.
Two seal pups lying together on a sandy beach, looking relaxed by the water.
People in colorful attire holding boards stand by a pool with seals, appearing to engage in a marine animal interaction or training session.
The image shows the entrance of a public library with large windows and a library logo on the wall. There are steps leading up to the door.
A person wearing gloves is tending to a sea lion inside a metal enclosure, possibly in a rescue or rehabilitation setting.

 How do they do it?

Since 1992, the Marine Mammal Care Center (MMCC) has rescued and rehabilitated nearly 10,000 marine mammals along over 70 miles of Los Angeles County coastline. Their facility in San Pedro is dedicated to providing critical care for these animals, making MMCC one of the leading organizations in marine mammal rescue in the country. Their work encompasses all of LA County, ensuring that every marine mammal in need along the coastline receives the support it requires.

The San Pedro facility focuses on addressing the needs of various marine mammal species that wash ashore due to injury, illness, or environmental factors. The team works tirelessly to ensure each animal receives the necessary medical attention and rehabilitation to return to the wild.

The staff members possess the unique skills, talent, and passion required to care for these remarkable creatures. They respond to a wide range of cases, from seals and sea lions to dolphins, ensuring that every animal in distress receives the appropriate support.

In addition to rescuing and rehabilitating marine mammals, their team also educates the public about the importance of marine conservation and how everyone can help protect these vulnerable species. Whether through relocation efforts or providing specialized medical care, their mission is to restore the health of marine mammals and ensure their survival along the entire LA County coastline.

  • Reserve a stay at Westdrift Manhattan Beach in LA County, CA, where every stay gives back. Each stay includes a donation to the Marine Mammal Care Center. Reserve Now.
  • Share the Shore with wildlife! Give marine mammals at least 30 feet of space on the beach and use your zoom to take a picture – no selfies, please!
  • Minimize single-use and disposable items when traveling – the waste can add up quickly.
  • Enjoy local seafood while dining out, but ask if it is sustainably caught or sourced.  
  • Donate online to help sick and injured marine animals return to their ocean home.
  • Apply to become an animal care volunteer to provide animals with food, care, and a clean and safe environment to recover in.
  • Apply to become an educational volunteer and help the public learn about the animals in care, ocean conservation, and what they can do to protect our oceans.
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