Marina Travel Guide

Marina, California is a place to have a vacation that features a great beach experience, access to nature, and the opportunity to have a romantic getaway with a loved one. Located in Monterey County, one of the most beautiful places in the United States, visitors will not have to work hard to find a great place to stay, a good stretch of sand to hang out on, or seasonal festival to explore.

Things to Do in Marina

Marina’s main attractions, perhaps unsurprisingly, are its beaches and parks. Marina State Beach and Monterey State Beach are both locals beaches that have stunning sightlines. Central California is not quite the overdeveloped, busy stereotype that people think of when they think of California beaches, so visitors here can enjoy a more tranquil beach visit. The Fort Ord Dunes State Park is a gorgeous beachside park, where the rolling hills behind the sand dunes will at times be covered in colorful wildflowers.

A lot of the city’s action takes place around (you guessed it) the marina. Here folks can rent kayaks, go on a whale watching tour, or there is even a place to go skydiving. Also Monterey is not far away, so a visit to its famous aquarium and beachside district, Cannery Row, is an easy day trip.

Best Time to Visit Marina

The best time to visit Marina is between April and May, for good weather and to avoid the crowd's of summer.

Best Events in Marina

Marina and the surrounding area has many annual festivals, be sure to experience one while in town, a few of them include: the Monterey Jazz Festival, Monterey Sports Car Championships, Old Monterey Seafood & Music Festival, Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, and the Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival.