- The list below includes 199 free or cheap things to do in or near Marina, California, including 85 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Beaches, Dog Park and Horseback Riding.
- From Marina State Beach to Marina Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Marina and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Carmel, Monterey, Santa Cruz and Pacific Grove.
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Jump from 18,000 feet and enjoy a thrilling 90-second freefall while attached to an instructor; VIPs receive priority boarding and diploma
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The Marina State Beach is located within the Marina Dunes Natural Preserves and is home to steady winds. The consistent winds make it popular for radio-controlled gliders, hang-gliding, and kites.
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Marina Dog Park is also called the Schoonover Dog Park. The fenced-in park allows dogs to freely run off their leashes, and there are two designated sections with one for small dogs and one open to dogs of any size.
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Four miles of ocean beachfront with views of Monterey Bay are offered at the Fort Ord Dunes State Park. Visitors can also access a 1,500-foot trail, a boardwalk with viewing platform, and eight educational panels throughout the pakr.
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Windy Hill Park is a family-friendly local neighborhood park with several outdoor recreational options. The site features a children's playground, walking paths, open play spaces, and benches, and dogs are allowed at the park as long as they are on leashes.
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Glorya Tate Park is a small and traditional city park which is open to the public. The entire park is fenced in for additional safety, and it features an on-site building that can be rented for small gatherings for up to 60 people.
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Completely open to the general public, Locke Paddon Park is spread across 1,500 acres of land in wetlands near the shoreline. Popular recreational activities include picnicking, dog walking, hiking, and enjoying a permanent tire swing installation.
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A large open field makes up the central portion of Vince Dimaggio Park. Around the open play space, guests can also enjoy several picnic tables with adjoining barbeque grills in a peaceful rural setting.
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The city owned and operated Preston Park features a large soccer/football field, children's playground area, a baseball diamond, and basketball courts. Multiple city-funded sporting events are also held within the park during the year.
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Marina Equestrian Center is a 5,000 acre public park and equestrian center. The center offers self-care boarding for horses, featuring two arenas, a round pen, wash rack, storage room, and 30 pastures.
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Hosting several hockey leagues, Water City Roller Hockey is a tiled floor ice rink for amateur and professional skaters. Visitors can rent or buy skates and other accessories from the pro shop.