Marina State Beach Explained

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

Recreation

The park is popular with hang-gliders, paragliders, and kite flyers. It is also a popular spot from which to watch the sun set.^[1] Surfers frequent Marina State Beach due to its reliable waves. The 170acres park was established in 1977.^[2]

Natural history

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.

See also

• List of beaches in California
• List of California state parks

External links

36.6839°N -121.8128°W

• Parks.ca.gov: Marina State Beach website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Marina State Beach . Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau . 2012 . 2014-01-23.
2. California State Park System Statistical Report: Fiscal Year 2009/10 . California State Parks . 24 . 2014-01-23.