Marina, Administrative division in Monterey County, California.
Marina is a city on the northern Monterey Bay coastline in Monterey County, California, featuring residential neighborhoods and commercial districts. The city spans multiple areas with different uses serving residents and visitors.
The area was originally agricultural land and gradually became an administrative region with local governance after California gained statehood. This shift shaped the place as it exists today.
Community life centers around local parks where residents gather for regular activities and events. These shared spaces shape how people connect and interact in their neighborhoods.
The location sits on the coast with various residential and commercial areas that are easy to navigate. Visitors can walk through different neighborhoods and discover the local layout at their own pace.
The city balances coastal environmental protections with urban growth, maintaining natural reserves alongside residential developments. This mix of conservation and development is visible throughout the community.
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Fort Ord Dunes State Park
3.8 km
Marina State Beach
944 m
Salinas River State Beach
11 km
Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge
6.4 km
Marina State Beach
1.7 km
Monterey County Jail
12.8 km
Jose Eusebio Boronda Adobe
11.3 km
Krough House
12.7 km
Fort Ord Station Veterinary Hospital
2.5 km
Sheriff William Joseph Nesbitt House
12.7 km
Castroville Japanese Language School
10.1 km
Giant artichoke
9.7 km
Peter J. Bontadelli House
3 km
B. V. Sargent House
12.8 kmWeaver Student Observatory
2.6 kmCavalry Bluff
7.4 kmSacred Heart Church
12.8 kmWorld Theater
3.8 kmCheater
7.1 kmBlack Horse Golf Course
6.5 kmBayonet Golf Course
6 kmMonterey State Beach
8.3 kmCato Phillips Park
9.8 kmScenic viewpoint
11.7 kmScenic viewpoint
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