Marina, CA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Marina, CA have 3 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Pacific Coast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 306 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Marina, CA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
364 mi
Riverside, CA
Quickest Drive
4h 18m
Bakersfield, CA
Plan Around Marina, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Marina, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Marina, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Marina, CA
Driving from Marina, CA
Expect an average of 306 miles and about 6h 2m behind the wheel when leaving Marina, CA. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 364 miles (7h 11m), while the shortest is just 215 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Marina, CA include Riverside, CA (364 mi, 7h 11m), Anaheim, CA (338.7 mi, 6h 37m), and Bakersfield, CA (214.6 mi, 4h 18m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 306-mile drive from Marina, CA, expect to burn about 12 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Marina, CA and 2 routes heading into Marina, CA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 215 to 364 miles.
The longest mapped route from Marina, CA covers 364 miles and takes approximately 7h 11m. Shorter options start at just 215 miles.
The average route from Marina, CA runs about 306 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 2m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Marina, CA include Riverside, CA, Anaheim, CA and Bakersfield, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Marina, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
22,324
Median Income
$88,518
Median Home Value
$760,800
Median Age
36.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Marina, CA at a Glance
Founded
1975
Elevation
43 ft
Area
10 mi²
City data from Wikidata (Q985077), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Marina, CA
Marina is a city in Monterey County in California along the coast of the Monterey Bay.
Marina is a coastal city on Monterey Bay in the Central Coast region of the Pacific Midwest. To the east of the city center is Marina Munical Airport, and State Road No. 1 passes. Major attractions include the Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge and Salinas River State Beach. Every year, the Festival of the Winds, the Marina Air Fire, and the Marina Labor Day Parade are held.
1 Marina Dune Natural Preserve, Reservation Rd (take the Reservation Road exit (west), turn right at Dunes Drive). These seaside sand dunes were purchased by the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District in 1988 and have been restored after years of damage from sand mining and vehicle traffic. Today the dunes are returning to their natural state and offer opportunities for recreation, including many hang gliders and kite flyers who take advantage of the ocean winds at Marina State Beach. Note that water activities can be hazardous due to rip currents, and dogs are not allowed. (updated Nov 2015)
1 Fort Ord National Monument, ☏ +1 831 582-2200. From 1917 until 1994 this area was a military base that was used by as many as 1.5 million soldiers. After the base was closed it became a national monument via Presidential proclamation in 2012. The park is a 14,658 acre natural area with over 86 miles of trails for hiking, biking, or horseback riding. The park does not include any coastal lands, but landscapes include grasslands, streams, maritime chaparral, oak woodlands and seasonal pools. Wildlife in the monument includes badgers, mountain lions, black-tailed deer, bobcats, coyotes, gopher snakes, red tailed hawks, Canada geese, coast horned lizards, California quail, golden eagles and turkeys. (updated Apr 2016) 2 Locke-Paddon Wetland Community Park (just off Reservation Road (from Highway 1), adjacent to the Marina Library). sunrise-sunset. Named after the town's founder, this 12-acre unit of the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District protects one of the six vernal ("seaonsal") ponds located in the city limits. Activities at the park include hiking, birdwatching (mostly ducks), a small playground, and picnic tables. Free. (updated Nov 2015)
1 LOCAL. Eats. Merch. Vibes., 215 Reservation Road, Ste N, ☏ +1 831-322-0693. (updated Nov 2021) Keoki's Hawaiian Barbecue, 3170 Vista Del Camino, Ste H, ☏ +1 831 809-8644. (updated Nov 2021)
1 English Ales Brewery, 223 Reindollar Ave Ste A, ☏ +1 831 883-3000. W-Sa Noon-11PM, Su-T Noon-10PM. Serves traditional English-style ales. Happy hour 4-7PM. (updated Jan 2022)
1 Best Western Beach Dunes Inn, 3290 Dunes Rd, ☏ +1 831 883-0300, fax: +1 831 384-8137. $75+. (updated Nov 2015) 2 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 189 Seaside Ave, ☏ +1 831 884-2500. (updated Nov 2015) 3 Motel 6 Monterey - Marina, 100 Reservation Rd, ☏ +1 831 384-1000, fax: +1 831 384-0314. $60+. (updated Nov 2015)
Though Fort Ord is available for public recreation nowadays, there are still a few sections that are fenced off due to unexploded ordnance that has not been cleared. These areas will be well marked with signage and fences, do not try to venture into them.
Travel tips adapted from Marina on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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