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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Browse tours and tickets to explore Marina State Beach

Tours & day trips

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Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour

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History & culture

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Mist, Mayhem & Murder: Monterey Ghost Tours

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Adventure & outdoor

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Monterey and 17 Mile Drive: Half-Day Electric Bike Rental

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Classes & workshops

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Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise

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Popular places to visit

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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.

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.

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

You can take time to visit Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Castroville. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Del Monte Beach

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

Cinemark Century Marina

You can take time to visit Cinemark Century Marina during your travels to Marina. Stroll along the marina in this relaxing area, or seek out the golf courses.

East Campus Dog Park

After visiting East Campus Dog Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Marina. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.