Marina State Beach

Marina State Beach is a protected beach on Monterey Bay, located in the city of Marina in Monterey County, California.

The park is popular with hang-gliders, paragliders, and kite flyers.

[1] Surfers frequent Marina State Beach due to its reliable waves.

[2] The dunes are some of the highest on the Central California coast, and provide homes to unique wildlife.

A short interpretive trail (0.6 miles) provides visitors with information about the habitat and inhabitants of the dunes.