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Marina California Map

Explore Marina, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Marina, California

How to Use This Marina, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Marina, California. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of California or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Marina.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Marina
State	California (CA)
County	Monterey County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	36.680256
Longitude	-121.789368
Population	22,359
Density	969.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	93933
Area Code	760
County Seat	Salinas
School District	Monterey Peninsula Unified School District

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About Marina, California

Marina is a locality in Monterey County, California, United States. It has a population of 22,359. The population density is 969.1 people per km². Marina is located at 36.6803°N, 121.7894°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Marina is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 93933.

Marina occupies a stretch of land where the pulse of the earth meets the vast, rhythmic respiration of the Pacific Ocean. It lies 5.6 miles north-northeast of Seaside, CA (from Seaside, CA: bearing 25°T), and is situated 8.1 miles west of Salinas. The terrain unfolds in a series of sandy terraces and dunes, shaped by the persistent, salt-laden winds that define the local atmosphere. While the Coast Ranges remain a distant, hazy silhouette on the horizon, the immediate landscape is defined by the open expanse of the sky and the shifting, golden light of the day’s end. Beneath the surface, the soil remains porous and light, a reminder of the ancient dunes that have long held the foundation of Marina. The Salinas River winds through the broader region, carving its path toward the sea, while the quiet, freshwater presence of Mudhen Lake offers a subtle contrast to the nearby coastal spray.

History in Marina is inextricably linked to the transformation of land that once served a different purpose, evolving from a quiet transit point into a place of deliberate growth. The economy has shifted from its foundational roots into a diverse arrangement of light industry, retail, and service sectors that sustain the modern inhabitant. Agriculture remains a quiet, persistent neighbor in the surrounding valley, contributing to the steady, productive rhythm of the local economy. Development has respected the natural topography, allowing for a steady, measured expansion that values utility alongside the preservation of open space. The sense of industry here is not frenetic but methodical, mirroring the deliberate pace of a place that knows its own weight and worth.

Marina fosters a cultural character defined by its diverse population and a shared appreciation for the quiet beauty of the coastal environment. Residents find a common point of gathering at Locke Paddon Park, where the greenery provides a tranquil refuge amidst the neighborhood streets. The community maintains a steady, unassuming pace, favoring the clarity of the morning fog and the slow drift of clouds over the Pacific Ocean. While many long-distance travelers pass through on their way to other destinations, those who remain find a grounding sense of belonging in the local traditions and communal milestones. The area remains a place of quiet observation, where the simple act of watching the light shift across the dunes serves as a daily, unspoken ritual.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Fort Ord Natural Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 0.2 mi, 021° N
Los Arboles Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 241° SW
Jesus Statue (Public Artwork) — 0.4 mi, 260° W
Locke Paddon Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 315° NW
Fort Ord Dunes State Park (State Park) — 1.0 mi, 266° W
Abrams Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 169° S
Marine Equestrian Center (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 202° S
Marina State Beach (State Park) — 1.1 mi, 272° W
Uc Natural Reserve System Management Site (Local Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 173° S
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 1.4 mi, 292° W
Fort Ord National Monument (National Monument) — 2.9 mi, 149° SE · 15k acres
Fort Ord Public Lands Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 2.9 mi, 149° SE
Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 3.2 mi, 359° N · 1,131 acres
Giant artichoke (Attraction) — 6.0 mi, 019° N
Boronda History Center (Museum) — 6.3 mi, 077° E
Gonzalo Rodriguez fatal crash Site (Monument) — 6.9 mi, 161° S
Corkscrew at WetherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (Monument) — 6.9 mi, 162° S
Sea otters (Viewpoint) — 7.5 mi, 235° SW
Century 14 Northridge Mall (Cinema) — 7.5 mi, 071° E
Ingersol Family Statue (Monument) — 7.5 mi, 220° SW
The Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum (Museum) — 7.6 mi, 234° SW
Kelp Forest (Attraction) — 7.6 mi, 236° SW
Monterey Mirror Maze (Attraction) — 7.6 mi, 235° SW
Cannery Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 7.6 mi, 231° SW
Thomas Kinkade Gallery of Monterey (Gallery) — 7.7 mi, 232° SW
The New Warf Theatre (Cinema) — 7.7 mi, 228° SW
Chris' Fishing Trips and Whale Watching (Attraction) — 7.8 mi, 228° SW
Alvarado Gallery (Museum) — 8.0 mi, 227° SW
Golden State Theatre (Theatre) — 8.1 mi, 226° SW
Pacific Grove Art Center (Arts Centre) — 8.2 mi, 240° SW

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