Marina

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Marina is a city in Monterey County, California, United States. The United States Census Bureau estimated its 2019 population at 22,781. Marina is located along the central coast of California, 8 miles west of Salinas, and 8 miles north of Monterey. Marina is on California State Route 1 between Monterey and Santa Cruz. Marina is at an elevation of 43 feet. Marina was incorporated in 1975 and is the newest city on the Monterey Peninsula. The city includes part of the California State University, Monterey Bay campus, UC Santa Cruz UC MBEST center, and the Veterans Transition Center. In 2012, Marina was named one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People by America's Promise Alliance. The Fort Ord Station Veterinary Hospital, built in 1941 to provide healthcare for U.S. Army horses and mules, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014. ()

Alternative names: Population: 21.2 thous.Area: 9.76 mi²Coordinates: 36°41'6"N, 121°48'0"W

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Nearby attractions include: Monterey Bay Aquarium, Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey Bay Whale Watch, Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching.

7.2 miSW
Sprawling marine life attraction
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey
185 min walk • Nestled on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is a window to the wonders beneath the waves and a jewel in the crown of Monterey, California. This celebrated institution is more than just a showcase of marine life; it's an immersive educational...
7.6 miSW
Piers and boardwalks, Neighbourhood, View point
Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey
194 min walk • Fisherman's Wharf is a historic wharf in Monterey, California, United States. Used as an active wholesale fish market into the 1960s, the wharf eventually became a tourist attraction as commercial fishing tapered off in the area.
7.5 miSW
36°36'18"N • 121°53'31"W
Monterey Bay Whale Watch, Monterey
192 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching
7.6 miSW
36°36'15"N • 121°53'35"W
Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching, Monterey
194 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Tours, Outdoor activities
7.6 miSW
36°36'24"N • 121°53'49"W
Presidio of Monterey Museum, Monterey
195 min walk • Museum, Military museum
7.3 miSW
Museum, Historical place
Pacific Biological Laboratories, Monterey
186 min walk • Pacific Biological Laboratories, abbreviated PBL, was a biological supply house that sold preserved animals and prepared specimen microscope slides, many of which were of maritime aquatic species, to schools, museums, and research institutions.
5.8 miSW
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Seaside
147 min walk • Seaside, formerly East Monterey, is a city in Monterey County, California, United States, with a population of 32,366 as of the 2020 census. Seaside is located 2.25 miles east-northeast of Monterey, at an elevation of 33 feet, and is the home of California State University...
7.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Marine reserve
Edward F. Ricketts State Marine Conservation Area, Monterey
185 min walk • Edward F. Ricketts State Marine Conservation Area is one of four small marine protected areas located near the cities of Monterey and Pacific Grove, at the southern end of Monterey Bay on California’s central coast.
7.3 miSW
36°37'0"N • 121°54'4"W
Monterey Mirror Maze, Monterey
187 min walk • Game and entertainment center, Arcade
3.8 miN
National park
Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge
96 min walk • The Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge is a haven for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers alike. Located in the heart of the Salinas Valley in Monterey County, California, this refuge offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
2.4 miSW
National park
Fort Ord Dunes State Park
63 min walk • Fort Ord Dunes State Park is a state park in California, United States, along 4 miles of coastline on Monterey Bay and created from part of the closed Fort Ord.