Marina State Beach Tours

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This stretch of coastline in Marina is popular with fellow travelers, so leave a spot for it on your schedule. Don't stop there, though. There are plenty more attractions waiting for you to experience after Marina State Beach. California State University Monterey Bay, Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Course, and Fort Ord Dunes State Park are close by.

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Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites

Vendange Carmel Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
Northeast Carmel
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Oct 21 - Oct 27
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Denver (DEN) to Monterey (MRY)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
This is a safe property

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

4 out of 5
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Oct 21 - Oct 27
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Denver (DEN) to Monterey (MRY)
8.4/10 Very Good! (752 reviews)
Beautify view of ocean/coast.. warning though.. there are TWO DIFFERENT HOTELS HERE.. the room description is NOT necessarily the room you actually get ! the room description stated FULL FRIDGE.. when I called to verify I was told that is the "Vacation Properties" not the main resort and that there would be a mini fridge how are you supposed to know when you book then ? so not only was there not a full fridge.. there was NO MINI FRIDGE. Also.. parking is VERY limited and you could end up driving around and around property trying to find a space and makes you not want to leave again in fear of losing a good parkign spot and hving to walk around uphills and down stairs. Be ready..

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn (101781786)

Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn (101781786)

4 out of 5
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Sep 17 - Sep 22
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Denver (DEN) to Monterey (MRY)
8.8/10 Excellent! (118 reviews)
It's a nice property, nice views. I wasn't a fan of the people around us and how noisy they were. It felt like we were staying in a parking lot.

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Popular places to visit

Colorful long stretched sand dunes featuring a lot of parachutes. #beach #beaches #roadtrip #california

Marina Dunes Preserve

You can take time to visit Marina Dunes Preserve during your travels to Marina. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

Marina Dunes Preserve
Fort Ord Dunes State Park showing general coastal views, landscape views and a bay or harbor

Fort Ord Dunes State Park

Stroll along a meandering trail to encounter sand dunes and a former military site beneath an array of impressive cliffs.

Fort Ord Dunes State Park
The beach and dunes at Salinas River State Beach are part of Monterey Bay’s unique coastal dune system and it is home to many species of birds, including the California brown pelican, red-tailed hawk, American kestrel, western snowy plover, western gull, black phoebe, western scrub-jay, California towhee, white-crowned sparrow, and more. The beach is a popular fishing site.

Salinas River Mouth Nature Preserve

Explore the great outdoors at Salinas River Mouth Nature Preserve, a lovely green space in Monterey.

Salinas River Mouth Nature Preserve
The beach and dunes at Salinas River State Beach are part of Monterey Bay’s unique coastal dune system and it is home to many species of birds, including the California brown pelican, red-tailed hawk, American kestrel, western snowy plover, western gull, black phoebe, western scrub-jay, California towhee, white-crowned sparrow, and more. The beach is a popular fishing site.

Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Explore the great outdoors at Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve, a lovely green space in Castroville. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve
The beach and dunes at Salinas River State Beach are part of Monterey Bay’s unique coastal dune system and it is home to many species of birds, including the California brown pelican, red-tailed hawk, American kestrel, western snowy plover, western gull, black phoebe, western scrub-jay, California towhee, white-crowned sparrow, and more. The beach is a popular fishing site.

Salinas River State Beach

Explore the great outdoors at Salinas River State Beach, a lovely green space in Monterey.

Salinas River State Beach
Del Monte Beach showing mist or fog and a sandy beach

Del Monte Beach

Relax in this tranquil sandy bay hidden behind quaint coastal villas among the sand dunes and choppy waves of Monterey Bay.

Del Monte Beach

Best Lodging Options Near Marina State Beach

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

2 out of 5
100 Reservation Rd, Marina, CA
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Monterey Beachfront-Marina, CA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Monterey Beachfront-Marina, CA

2.5 out of 5
3280 Dunes Drive, Marina, CA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Monterey Beachfront-Marina, CA
Best Western Marina State Beach

Best Western Marina State Beach

3 out of 5
3290 Dunes Road, Marina, CA
Best Western Marina State Beach
Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

2.5 out of 5
140 Reservation Rd, Marina, CA
Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay
Sanctuary Beach Resort

Sanctuary Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
3295 Dunes Rd, Marina, CA
Sanctuary Beach Resort
Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

2.5 out of 5
120 Reservation Rd, Marina, CA
Hampton Inn & Suites Marina
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Marina - State Beach Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Marina - State Beach Area by IHG

2.5 out of 5
189 Seaside Circle, Marina, CA
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Marina - State Beach Area by IHG
Ramada by Wyndham Marina

Ramada by Wyndham Marina

2 out of 5
323 Reservation Road, Marina, CA
Ramada by Wyndham Marina
Marina Dunes RV Resort

Marina Dunes RV Resort

2 out of 5
3330 Dunes Dr, Marina, CA
Marina Dunes RV Resort
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