Westdrift Manhattan Beach | Every Stay Gives Back


YOUR POSITIVE IMPACT


Impact Since January 2025

3

meals provided for 1 day for 1 marine mammal patient with Marine Mammal Care Center for every $10 donated, advancing ocean conservation efforts

100 %

donated to charity

$ 1

dollar per night stay funds Marine Mammal Care Center

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. 

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.

How you can #TravelKindly:

  • 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.

About Westdrift Manhattan Beach

Live the laid-back Southern California South Bay lifestyle at westdrift Manhattan Beach, Autograph Collection. Located close to beaches, businesses, and LAX, our 4-star family-friendly Manhattan Beach hotel blends East Coast bold with West Coast cool. Throughout the hotel, you'll find spaces to gather, take a break, or refuel for the day. Relax in our elegant, pet-friendly rooms and suites designed with coastal-infused luxury and city or golf course views. Savor delicious coastal cuisine and creative cocktails at our indoor-outdoor restaurant. Tee up on our nine-hole golf course, just right for a short game or combining work with play, go for a swim in our outdoor pool, or work out in our CrossFit-inspired fitness center. Our 35,000 square feet of multifaceted indoor/outdoor event space set the stage for meetings, weddings, and social events with outstanding services and custom catering. Whether traveling to our Manhattan Beach, CA hotel for work or play, we invite you to enjoy our warm hospitality. Book your visit to LA County with Westdrift Manhattan Beach and positively impact the Marine Mammal Care Center.