Marina, California
Marina is a city of 22,563 people in Monterey County, California, founded in 1975.
Why visit Marina
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 37 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Century Theaters-Marina, Fort Ord Station Veterinary Hospital, Peter J. Bontadelli House and Fort Ord Dunes State Park.
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 75°F; December lows average 40°F.
Weather in Marina
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Marina
Marina is a city in Monterey County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 22,359, up from 19,718 in 2010. The city is located along the central coast of California, 8 miles (13 km) west of Salinas and 8 miles (13 km) northeast of Monterey. It is on California State Route 1 between Monterey and Santa Cruz and sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 m).
From the Wikipedia article Marina, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks2
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Fort Ord Station Veterinary Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Former equestrian veterinary complex at Fort Ord in Marina, California, United States
Peter J. Bontadelli House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes37
Salt Wood
Restaurant · 1.7 mi
3295 Dunes Drive
Su-Th 15:30-21:00, Fr,Sa 15:30-21:30, Sa,Su 10:00-14:00
Marina Donuts & Bagels
Bakery · 0.4 mi
Donuts, coffee, bagels, spreads and bagel sandwiches.
266 Reservation Road
Mo-Fr 05:00-15:00; Sa, Su 06:00-14:00
25 more on the map.
History
William Locke-Paddon founded the town on 1,500 acres (6.1 km2) of land he bought for the purpose. The Marina post office opened in 1916. Marina incorporated in 1975. The city's history is intertwined with that of Fort Ord. Fort Ord lands were used as an infantry training center since the Mexican–American War. Major growth took place in 1938 with the first joint Army and Navy maneuvers held in 1940.
Fort Ord was selected in 1991 for decommissioning, and the post formally closed after troop reassignment in 1994. In July 1994, the California State University, Monterey Bay, began its first academic year, and barracks were soon transformed into dorms.
As a result of base closure, some of the last undeveloped natural wildlands on the Monterey Peninsula are now overseen by the Bureau of Land Management, including 86 miles (138 km) of trails for the public to explore on foot, bike or horseback. In 2012, President Barack Obama designated 14,000 acres (57 km2) of the closed base as a national monument managed by the BLM.
From the History section of Marina, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay12
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marina - State Beach Area
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
189 Seaside circle, Marina
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
100 Reservation Rd, Marina
Churches and places of worship13
Shopping13
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries33
Dual Language Academy of The Monterey Peninsula
School · 5.6 mi
1650 Sonoma Ave., Seaside
Healthcare7
Major General William H. Gourley VA-DOD Outpatient Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
201 9th Street, Marina
Map of Marina
148 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 41°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 42°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 44°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 45°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 68°F | 49°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 70°F | 51°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 71°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 72°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 52°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 49°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 43°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 62°F | 40°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Salinas #2 (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Monterey County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2024-04-13: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-08-22: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Marina Municipal Airport (OAR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Seaside 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Monterey 8 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Salinas 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Pacific Grove 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Prunedale 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Watsonville 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Santa Cruz 24 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
- Live Oak 24 mi northwest, about 38 min by car
- Hollister 25 mi northeast, about 40 min by car
- Gilroy 25 mi northeast, about 41 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Marina, CA, USA - panoramio (8), Clotee Pridgen Alloc…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marina, CA, USA - panoramio (14), Clotee Pridgen Alloc…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marina, CA, USA - panoramio (1), Clotee Pridgen Alloc…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marina, CA, USA - panoramio (3), Clotee Pridgen Alloc…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marina, CA, USA - panoramio (2), Clotee Pridgen Alloc…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marina, CA, USA - panoramio (4), Clotee Pridgen Alloc…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Monterey Branch tracks in Marina (1), July 2018, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Monterey Branch tracks in Marina (2), July 2018, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marina, CA, USA - panoramio (5), Clotee Pridgen Alloc…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marina, CA, USA - panoramio (6), Clotee Pridgen Alloc…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marina, CA, USA - panoramio (9), Clotee Pridgen Alloc…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marina, CA, USA - panoramio (7), Clotee Pridgen Alloc…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marina, CA, USA - panoramio (10), Clotee Pridgen Alloc…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marina, CA, USA - panoramio (13), Clotee Pridgen Alloc…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MPC Marina MA100 building 2, Guylaen, CC0
- MPC Marina MA100 building 1, Guylaen, CC0
- MPC Marina MA400 building, Guylaen, CC0
- MPC Marina classroom MA102, Guylaen, CC0
- MPC Marina Vertical Axis Wind Turbine, Guylaen, CC0
- MPC Marina classroom MA103, Guylaen, CC0
- MPC Marina Vertical Axis Wind Turbine 2, Guylaen, CC0
- MPC Marina 2 Classroom MA103, Guylaen, CC0
- MPC Marina quad 1, Guylaen, CC0
- MPC Marina quad 8, Guylaen, CC0
- Fortordvet2, Chrismcelwain, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CSU Monterey Bay 2003, DirectorG at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Callirhytis apicalis imported from iNaturalist photo 157489523 on 23 October 2023, (c) Ken-ichi Ueda, some rights reserved (CC BY), CC BY 4.0
- Tapinoma sessile casent0005329 head 1, Unknown author, CC BY 4.0
- Tapinoma sessile casent0005329 profile 1, Unknown author, CC BY 4.0
- Tapinoma sessile casent0005329 label 1, Unknown author, CC BY 4.0
- Prenolepis imparis casent0005429 label 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Prenolepis imparis casent0005429 head 1, Unknown author, CC BY 4.0
- Prenolepis imparis casent0005429 profile 1, Unknown author, CC BY 4.0
- Tapinoma sessile casent0005329 dorsal 1, Unknown author, CC BY 4.0
- Prenolepis imparis casent0005429 dorsal 1, Unknown author, CC BY 4.0
- Dipalta serpentina 157489436, Ken-ichi Ueda, CC BY 4.0
- Porcellio dilatatus 157288429, Ken-ichi Ueda, CC BY 4.0
- Hercostomus impudicus, Ken-ichi Ueda, CC BY 4.0
- The Empire House, Rramosphoto, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Caloplaca subpyraceella 173046590, Henrik Kibak, CC BY 4.0
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