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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Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn

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Staff was great. Enjoyed a two night stay. Rooms not are cleaned well, but I loved the fireplace.

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The staff was extra kind. The room was very clean and comfortable. The premises was absolutely gorgeous. The food and drinks in the restaurant were superb.

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Green Gables Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

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Tours & day trips

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Monterey: Monterey Bay Dolphin and Whale Watching Boat Tour

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History & culture

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Monterey: Cannery Row Kayak Tour

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

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Popular places to visit

Sunset waves at Marina Dunes Natural Preserves near Monterey California

Marina Dunes Preserve

5/5(1 review)

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

Fort Ord Dunes State Park

4.5/5(9 reviews)

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.

The Mesquite flat sand dunes in Death Valley which is the lowest, hottest, driest place in the USA, with an average annual rainfall of around 2 inches, some years it does not recei

Eolian Dunes Preserve

After visiting Eolian Dunes Preserve, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Seaside. Stroll along the beaches or visit the shops while you're in the area.

Del Monte Beach

4.5/5(86 reviews)

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.