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MARINA: AN OASIS FOR PEACE AND RELAXATION User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I was born in Marina, California and lived there for six years. I still visit often and still remember places I visited when I was younger. Since my father served in the U.S. Army, we often visited Fort Ord Army Base. The character of the city can be described as quiet and relaxi ...Read More ng. The weather never gets too warm or too cold during the year. Marina is not home to many employers so there is usually light traffic within the city.

The beaches and parks, which are sometimes within walking distance depending on where you live, are Marina's main attraction. There are many cyclists and others walking to Marina State Beach and Dunes State Park and the trails adjacent to the beach and park will take you all the way to Monterey's Cannery Row and Fisherman's Wharf. The former Fort Ord Army Base has been converted to part of the California State Monterey Bay campus and new residential and commercial building sites. Read Less
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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Marina? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      CafeMia Park
      Marina City Park
      Gloria Jean Tate Park
      Windy Hill Park
      Marina City Park
      Locke-Paddon Park
      Locke-Paddom Wetlands Park
      Preston Park Kids Playground

      Entertainment

      Century Theaters-Marina
      World Theater
      Freeman Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Domino's
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell
      Burger King
      Jack in the Box
      Take and Bake Pizza
      Round Table Pizza

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Marina? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Marina.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Marina a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy

      Doctors