Located eight miles north of Monterey, Marina was incorporated in 1975 and is the newest city on the Monterey Peninsula.
The military has been a significant part of life in Marina, located adjacent to the former Fort Ord, a U.S. Army installation. It closed in 1994 and is now site of California State University, Monterey Bay.
The Marina Air Faire, held in October, features vintage and experimental planes, and gives attendees the chance to ride in them for free is among the most popular yearly event in Marina. The Festival of the Winds, held on Mother’s Day weekend every year, has giant kites, hang gliding, kite making workshops, and many more activities.
Marina State Beach, a windswept beach area between State Route 1 and Monterey Bay, is a well-known for hang gliding and paragliding.
Fort Ord Dunes State Park opened in March, 2009. Though much of the park is located in the neighboring town of Seaside, California, access for the park is located in Marina. Fort Ord Dunes State Park is a popular place for horseback riding, hiking, fishing and cycling.
MARINA PARKS AND BEACHES
Marina Dunes State Beach
Marina, Ca 93933
(831) 384-7695
Gloria Jean Tate Park
Adby Way & Cordoza Ave
Marina, Ca 93933
Los Arboles Sports Complex
Reindollar & Vaughn Avenues
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 384-4636
Hotels in Marina
Howard Johnson Marina at Monterey Bay
416 Reservations Road
Marina, CA 93933
Example Rates: ( 47.20 - 69.00 )
1 Star
Near Monterey Bay. Near Downtown Marina and Salinas. Free High Speed Wireless Internet Access in All Rooms. Direct TV with 43 Channels includes Golf Channel in all Rooms. All Rooms Have Alarm Clock, ...see more
Best Western Beach Dunes Inn
3290 Dunes Road
Marina, CA 93933
Example Rates: ( 79.99 - 99.99 )
2 Star
The Best Western Beach Dunes Inn offers a quiet and beautiful setting at the gateway to the Monterey Peninsula and all of its varied attractions. Within walking distance of the ocean through the famou...see more
Quality Inn Monterey Beach Dunes
3280 Dunes Drive
Marina, CA 93933
Example Rates: ( 59.99 - 79.99 )
2 Star
The Quality Inn is located within walking distance of Marina State Beach. A 10 minute drive south on Highway 1 will take you to the Montery Bay Aquarium. Enjoy the night life on Cannery Row or a clam ...see more
Comfort Inn Marina
140 Reservation Rd
Marina, CA 93933
Example Rates: ( 69.99 - 79.99 )
3 Star
The Comfort Inn Marina is close to Marina State Beach, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, Pebble Beach, Fisherman's Wharf and 17 Mile Drive. Free hot breakfast with scrambled eggs and sausages, free ...see more
Sanctuary Beach Resort
3295 Dunes Drive
Marina, CA 93933
Example Rates: ( 169.23 - 210.26 )
4 Star
Nestled along the edge of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Sanctuary Beach Resort is unique among Monterey ocean front beach hotels. Situated on 19 ocean front acres 10 miles from Monterey ...see more
Ramada Marina
323 Reservation Rd
Marina, CA 93933
Example Rates: ( 65.00 - 75.00 )
2 Star
Newly Constructed 100 % Non-Smoking Interior Corridor Hotel Conveniently Located off Hwy 1, Complimentary Wired and Wireless High Speed Internet Access, Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast, USA...see more
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites MARINA
189 SEASIDE CIRCLE
Marina, CA 93933
Example Rates: ( 91.00 - 139.00 )
3 Star
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Marina, CA! We are located on the Monterey Peninsula , just minutes from Downtown Monterey, Cannery Row and Monterey's Fisherman's Wharf . Santa Cruz,...see more
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