Marina

Marina is a city in Monterey County in California along the coast of the Monterey Bay.

Understand
Marina is a coastal city on Monterey Bay in the Central Coast region of the Pacific Midwest. To the east of the city center is Marina Munical Airport, and State Road No. 1 passes. Major attractions include the Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge and Salinas River State Beach. Every year, the Festival of the Winds, the Marina Air Fire, and the Marina Labor Day Parade are held.

Stay safe
Though Fort Ord is available for public recreation nowadays, there are still a few sections that are fenced off due to unexploded ordnance that has not been cleared. These areas will be well marked with signage and fences, do not try and venture into them.

Go next

 * Moss Landing - Ten miles north of Marina, this tiny town is often overlooked but offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities at Elkhorn Slough, one of the largest saltwater estuaries in California and a great place to spot sea otters. The harbor is also the departure point for several whale watching companies.  Amenities for travelers are limited, although there are several restaurants in the harbor area.
 * Seaside - Seven miles south of Marina, Seaside is most often visited by those looking for lodging or restaurants close to the town of Monterey. However, the town does have a few attractions of its own, including the Bayonet & Black Horse Golf Courses, part of the former Fort Ord military base, which hosted the 2012 PGA Professional National Championship.  The town is also home to Sand City, an artist community located within the city limits that hosts an arts festival each August.