Located in Central California, along the coast of the Monterey Bay, Marina is a city filled with natural beauty and diverse cuisine. Outdoor enthusiasts delight in an array of recreational opportunities in Marina, from hang gliding and kite-flying at the windy Marina State Beach to hiking and horseback riding the trails at Fort Ord Dunes State Park.
Marina serves a wide variety of international fare, including Vietnamese, Mexican, Korean, and Hawaiian cuisine. Marina also hosts an annual Marina Cultural Diversity Dinner in addition to several other favorite community events like the Labor Day Parade and Family Festival, Fort Ord Warhorse Day, Otter Fest, and the Marina Air Faire and Classic Car Show. Marina is home to the California State University at Monterey Bay, affording residents access to a range of cultural amenities.
The Dunes on Monterey Bay Shopping Center provides access to national retailers while Urban Wine Row offers samplings of local Monterey County wines.
