Title: Marina Travel Guide: Best of Marina, California Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Marina](https://expedia.co.uk/Marina-Hotels.d8709.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Marina](https://expedia.co.uk/Marina-Holiday-Rentals.d8709.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Marina Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Marina.d8709.Car-Hire-Guide)[Marina Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Marina.d8709.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Marina Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151264/0760313b-85a0-4091-b90d-7694383283ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151264/4709c665-3aad-4aea-b472-3fdbb9ca4763.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151264/f0f4460a-a212-434d-a140-f4c475922b25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151264/8ba0e4a0-37ef-46fc-8952-aeb24b8529ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151264/79c8b422-5b5b-4238-a76a-2e567f25dfd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Marina Things to do #### Wander along the beaches and learn about U.S. military history in this intriguing town known for its huge sand dunes. Marina is a pleasant coastal town with a picturesque state park overlooking Monterey Bay. It contains part of California State University and an old military complex with exhibits relaying its history. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere and scenic ocean views in this quiet town far from the noise of big cities. Stroll along the 1,500-foot (460-metre) trail meandering through the [Fort Ord Dunes State Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fort-Ord-Dunes-State-Park-Seaside.d6151264.Attraction). Appreciate the seclusion and tranquility in this 4-mile (6-kilometre) stretch of sand dunes covered by native vegetation. Snap photos of the birds, such as snowy plovers and red-tailed hawks, that nest in the dunes. At the back of the beach is a boardwalk leading to a viewing platform atop a cliff. Climb to the summit and gaze at the ocean in the hope of spotting whales, visible year-round and more frequent from April to December. Encounter the old buildings that were part of the Fort Ord complex from which the park takes its name. Today, exhibits chronicle the use of this site as a military base of the United States Army. Explore the exhibit with a downloadable guide on your cell phone. North of the park is the Marina State Beach, which offers excellent views of the Monterey Bay coastline. Sunbathe and swim in the ocean to take advantage of the year-round pleasant weather. Watch hang gliders taking off from the highest of the sand dunes. Stay for the spectacular sunset, when the silhouettes of the cliffs darken against the red sky. A little inland from the beach is Locke-Paddon Park. Explore its stunning wetland terrain and enjoy a picnic on one of the provided tables. The town is in the northwestern corner of Monterey County in Central California. Find it 8 miles (13 kilometres) north of [Monterey](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monterey.d180045.Holidays-City-Breaks) and 30 miles (48 kilometres) south of [Santa Cruz](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz.d6666.Holidays-City-Breaks). Get around the town on foot or by bus. Visit Marina and its sand dune park for a scenic and serene holiday. - Top hotels in Marina - Top Holiday Rentals in Marina ![Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/57500/57432/0863bd05_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey 100 Reservation Rd Marina CA £53 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Marina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,745 reviews) Great place for the price, ample parking. Staff should remind people who check-in late or check-out early to keep quiet. Voices carry. Perhaps adding some signage around property. Thank you. Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=57432&PinnedHotelID=57432&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=8709) ![Sanctuary Beach Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/527100/527074/7e2b2d03_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sanctuary Beach Resort 3295 Dunes Rd Marina CA £380 3 May - 4 May includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury resort in Marina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews) Gorgeous location and stay! Excellent staff. We loved everything about it. Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F05%2F2026&endDate=04%2F05%2F2026&selected=527074&PinnedHotelID=527074&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=8709) ![Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96020000/96011400/96011361/d8b74525_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay 225 10th Street Marina CA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £164 5 May - 6 May includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Marina. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (401 reviews) Everything was great minus the shower. Never once did we have hot water. After a day out and about all I wanted to do was come back and take a nice warm shower. Couldn’t. Felt like the ocean would have been warmer. Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F05%2F2026&endDate=06%2F05%2F2026&selected=96011361&PinnedHotelID=96011361&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=8709) [See all 2,164 properties in Marina](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026®ionId=8709) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Big Sur-Style Lodge in Carmel - PANORAMIC VIEWS! Hot-Tub, Game Room/Pool & Dogs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60620000/60617500/60617489/740b0528_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Big Sur-Style Lodge in Carmel - PANORAMIC VIEWS! Hot-Tub, Game Room/Pool & Dogs Carmel-By-The-Sea CA Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Carmel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 10/10 Exceptional! (133 reviews) Pictures don’t do this place justice. It has everything you would need and then some. The downstairs game room was so nice to have since I have multiple teenage boys. Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carmel-Hotels-Big-Sur-Lodge-Style-House-In-Carmel-With-PANORAMIC-Ocean.h60617489.Hotel-Information) ![Charming Romantic Yacht Harbor Beach Cottage ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33120000/33112100/33112057/eea0b10f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Charming Romantic Yacht Harbor Beach Cottage Santa Cruz CA Stay at this cottage in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (316 reviews) Quaint, lovely cottage - just perfect for the 4 of us. Kitchen was like home - everything we needed. Outdoor space was lovely for relaxing. The hosts were thoughtful, very responsive, and just made us feel welcome. We would come again! Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Hotels-Charming-Romantic-Yacht-Harbor-Beach-Cottage.h33112057.Hotel-Information) ![Oceanview Designer Beach House 2 Free Movie Passes license #0366](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24350000/24349300/24349265/a94aaa88_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oceanview Designer Beach House 2 Free Movie Passes license #0366 Pacific Grove CA Stay at this beach condo in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (290 reviews) The location was wonderful across from the bay. We were surprised to find the large microwave was broken, the small countertop microwave was adequate but complicated lock system was challenging, the toaster was also not working. Taking into account we dealt with the son of the owner as his mother ... Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pacific-Grove-Hotels-Oceanview-Designer-Beach-House-2-Free-Movie-Passes-License-0366.h24349265.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Marina](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=8709&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Marina-State-Beach-Marina.d6151262.Attraction) ![Sunset waves at Marina Dunes Natural Preserves near Monterey California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621555875002/c5606f37-d9f9-4c6d-a41d-169510fd026f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Marina-Dunes-Preserve-Marina.d553248621555875002.Attraction) #### Cinemark Century Marina You can take time to visit Cinemark Century Marina during your travels to Marina. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or seek out the golf courses. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cinemark-Century-Marina-Marina.d941654267650048000.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Step aboard our stable, USCG inspected, 27ft. pontoon boat, and embark on an unforgettable wildlife adventure! ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46664379/11af1fe1-de05-44e1-83e7-9719cd2356af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland £34 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wildlife-safari-boat-tour-in-scenic-monterey-bay-wetland.a46664379.activity-details) ![Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4583863/5b1ebb3c-e5d2-44c8-bdd2-b457f2bd52a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey Bay: Whale Watching Tour £56 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-bay-whale-watching-tour.a4583863.activity-details) ![Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48223089/194ea493-f85e-4071-9dcd-2aedb9f4336f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey: Whale Watching Tour with A Marine Guide £52 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-whale-watching-tour-with-a-marine-guide.a48223089.activity-details) ![Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47289277/4d6282e4-9a4c-44bb-8482-5c0538e725a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey: Catamaran Sailing Cruise £49 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-catamaran-sailing-cruise.a47289277.activity-details) ![Picture 1 for Activity Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4758083/6f35c3d7-4fcb-467a-9464-1825ae8a7c3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey Bay: Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise £71 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-bay-sunset-catamaran-sailing-cruise.a4758083.activity-details) ![Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Anytime Admission](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47761192/5ba393f4-c4cf-45d7-9355-10a0229f2e8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey: Treasure Hunt The Ride - Ticket + Power-Up Combo £17 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monterey-treasure-hunt-the-ride-ticket-power-up-combo.a47761192.activity-details) [See all activities in Marina](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Marina.d8709.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Marina ![Panorama of the popular seaside holiday resort of Skegness on the east coast of england. Warm summer tones and sweeping vista views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6524/548591e9-2a39-4224-84c5-af8a8076d052.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Seaside ![Lettuce field in the Salinas Valley of Monterey County, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9904/d175be19-3ba3-46cc-9730-68dc3b4bc689.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Salinas ![Castroville artichokes in the setting sun](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6337749/d6b08ed9-5d33-4da7-990f-9ec1cde591eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Castroville - Cities near Marina - Places of interest [Seaside](https://expedia.co.uk/Seaside.dx6524)[Salinas](https://expedia.co.uk/Salinas.dx9904)[Castroville](https://expedia.co.uk/Castroville.dx6337749) - [Monterey Bay ](https://expedia.co.uk/Monterey-Bay-California.d553248621532640233.Attraction) - [Monterey Bay Aquarium ](https://expedia.co.uk/Monterey-Bay-Aquarium-Retreat.d6063305.Attraction) - [Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk ](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Beach-Boardwalk-Westside-Santa-Cruz.d6065915.Attraction) - [Cannery Row ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cannery-Row-New-Monterey.d6131067.Attraction) - [Carmel Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Carmel-Beach-Golden-Rectangle.d6134971.Attraction) - [WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca ](https://expedia.co.uk/WeatherTech-Raceway-Laguna-Seca-Monterey.d6065903.Attraction) - [Point Lobos State Natural Reserve ](https://expedia.co.uk/Point-Lobos-State-Natural-Reserve-California.d6089199.Attraction) - [Pebble Beach Golf Links ](https://expedia.co.uk/Pebble-Beach-Golf-Links-Pebble-Beach.d6065899.Attraction) - [Asilomar State Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Asilomar-State-Beach-California.d6153470.Attraction) - [Del Monte Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Del-Monte-Beach-Monterey.d6327606.Attraction) - [The Links at Spanish Bay ](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Links-At-Spanish-Bay-Pebble-Beach.d6328098.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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