Marina, CA

united states

Marina sits on California's central coast between Monterey Bay and agricultural valleys, built on former military land with wide streets and modern development. Highway 1 runs north-south through town, connecting to Santa Cruz and Big Sur, while Route 218 heads east to Salinas and Highway 101. The city experiences mild coastal weather with frequent morning fog. Marina's most striking feature is its towering sand dunes that rise 200 feet high just inland from the ocean.