racetrack
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
Famous for the Corkscrew - a dramatic downhill left-right chicane
12 km · about 20 min drive
North AmericaUnited StatesCalifornia
Marina
California, United States · North America
About Marina
Marina works well as a base: 15 minutes from Seaside, 36km from Pacific Coast Highway - Big Sur (CA-1).
Marina is in California, United States, with about 21,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Seaside, about 9 km away.
Marina is a city in Monterey County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 22,359, up from 19,718 in 2010. The city is located along the central coast of California, 8 miles (13 km) west of Salinas and 8 miles (13 km) northeast of Monterey. It is on California State Route 1 betweenRead more
Monterey and Santa Cruz and sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 m).
Marina was incorporated in 1975 and is the newest city in the Monterey area. It includes part of the California State University, Monterey Bay campus, the UC Santa Cruz UC MBEST center, and the Veterans Transition Center (VTC). 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.
Where to Stay in Marina
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Marina.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Marina.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Marina?
Within an hour or so of Marina: WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (12 km), Monterey Bay Aquarium (12 km), Pebble Beach (Concours d'Elegance Venue) (19 km), 17-Mile Drive (19 km).
Are there any good drives near Marina?
The nearest famous roads are 17-Mile Drive, Pacific Coast Highway - Big Sur (CA-1) and Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1).
Where is Marina?
Marina is in California, United States, about 9 km from Seaside.
Road trip
Drive to Marina
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Marina. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 21,229
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 36.6844, -121.8022
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
Full driving guide for United StatesTags
Worth the detour from Marina
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Monterey Bay Aquarium
World-class aquarium on Cannery Row showcasing the marine habitats of Monterey Bay with living kelp forests.
12 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Pebble Beach (Concours d'Elegance Venue)
The hallowed 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links hosts the world's most prestigious classic car competition each August.
19 km · about 20 min drive
coastal drive
17-Mile Drive
Legendary private toll road winding through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove, passing the Lone Cypress, crashing surf at Bird Rock, and fairways of Pebble Beach Golf Links.
19 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Bixby Bridge Viewpoint (Big Sur)
The iconic concrete arch bridge spanning a deep canyon on the PCH, one of the most photographed bridges on the California coast.
36 km · about 40 min drive
famous road
Pacific Coast Highway - Big Sur (CA-1)
The cliff-edge stretch between Carmel and San Simeon over Bixby Creek Bridge, the definitive American coastal drive.
36 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Big Sur
A rugged stretch of California coastline between Carmel and San Simeon with dramatic cliffs, redwood forests, and the iconic Bixby Creek Bridge.
46 km · about 55 min drive
coastal drive
Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1)
Iconic coastal highway stretching along California's stunning coastline
49 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near Marina
- 19 km17-Mile DriveLegendary private toll road winding through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove, passing the Lone Cypress, crashing surf at Bird Rock, and fairways of Pebble Beach Golf Links.
- 36 kmBixby Bridge Viewpoint (Big Sur)The iconic concrete arch bridge spanning a deep canyon on the PCH, one of the most photographed bridges on the California coast.
- 36 kmPacific Coast Highway - Big Sur (CA-1)The cliff-edge stretch between Carmel and San Simeon over Bixby Creek Bridge, the definitive American coastal drive.
- 46 kmBig SurA rugged stretch of California coastline between Carmel and San Simeon with dramatic cliffs, redwood forests, and the iconic Bixby Creek Bridge.
- 49 kmPacific Coast Highway (Highway 1)Iconic coastal highway stretching along California's stunning coastline
- 60 kmMcWay Falls Viewpoint (Big Sur)A pull-off overlooking an 80-foot waterfall that cascades directly onto a pristine sandy beach in a sheltered cove.
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Marina.
Plan a trip around Marina
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Marina.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.