- TripBuzz found 205 things to do with kids in or near Marina, California, including 194 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Monterey, Santa Cruz, Salinas and Pacific Grove.
- From Marina State Beach to Fort Ord Dunes State Park, the Marina area offers 83 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Beaches, Dog Park and Horseback Riding.
- The city of Marina in Monterey County, California is home to over 20,000 residents, spanning an area of 10 square miles. Along the central Californian coast, the city boasts an ocean view and variety of beach a waterfront activities. The city boasts several collegiate institutions, maintaining a strong college campus culture.
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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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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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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.
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Those who utilize inline skates or skateboards without handles are welcome at the Marina Skatepark which is open from 9am until one hour after sunset. Spread over 11,000 square feet, the park also hosts several skate jams throughout the year.
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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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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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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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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.