The marina area is lined with designer boutiques, making shopping in Puerto Banus one of the main attractions. At night the area is popular for its restaurants, bars and clubs, including well-known venues such as Trader Vic's and Salduba while other well venues such as Dreamers and Oliviá Valère's nightclub are just down the road.

The marina is home to large expensive yachts and smaller pleasure craft alike, Shaf - King Fahd's boat is moored near the old tower and is a well known point of reference.

In terms of other leisure activities Puerto Banus is home to an Aquarium and a multi screen cinema showing films in English.