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1. Marina State Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Marina Dunes Preserve ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Fort Ord Dunes State Park

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4. Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette

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5. Locke-Paddon Community Park

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6. Casino Monterey - The Marina Club

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7. Ticos Breakfast and Lunch

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8. Marina Equestrian Center

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9. Cyclepath Outfitter

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10. Skydive Monterey Bay

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Marina is a Central Coast town in California located along beautiful Monterey Bay.
  • The city is home to the Monterey Bay campus of California State University.
  • Its former United States Army facility, Fort Ord, has been converted into several national and state parks, including Fort Ord National Monument and the Fort Ord Dunes State Park.

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