Marina, CA

Marina, California

Introduction to Marina, California

Marina, California, in Monterey county, is 8 miles W of Salinas, California (center to center) and 45 miles S of San Jose, California. The city is considered part of the Salinas metropolitan area. Marina has a population of 25,101.

Marina History

The coastal city of Marina is in close proximity to Fort Ord, and hence has a prominent military presence. It is just north of the Monterey Peninsula, and is famous for its sand dunes and recreational opportunities. Until the late 19th century, the area was used primarily for farming and ranching. It was only in the 1900s that a town developed in this region. The town had different names at different points of time, like Bardin, Locke-Paddon Colonies, and Paddonville. The town was finally named “Marina” in 1918 by the developer William Locke-Paddon. Initially, the town was promoted as a stop for travelers on the Southern Pacific Railroad. The city finally got a huge boost in terms of progress post the war in 1950s, and was formally incorporated in 1975. It is now considered "The Gateway to the Monterey Peninsula."

Marina and nearby Attractions

• Marina Chamber of Commerce
• Marina Branch Monterey County Free Libraries
• Fort Ord Post Stockade
• Marina Village Shopping Center
• Epiphany Lutheran Church
• Locke-Paddom Wetlands Park

Things To Do In Marina

Visitors to Marina can enjoy the State Beach, which boasts of 170 acres of protected sand dunes. Beachcombers will probably find the sea too rough to enjoy swimming, but the beach allows a lot of space for tanning and beach games. The State Beach is a popular place offering opportunities for surfing, hang-gliding, and fishing. Art enthusiasts can check out the Sculpture Habitat at the Marina Airport which features sculptures created by local and national artists. There is also a new skate park that allows skateboarding and rollerblading. The city’s other parks have facilities for softball and baseball games. Those interested in the historic sites can take a tour of the Marina Chamber of Commerce and the Marina Branch Monterey County Free Libraries.

Marina Transportation

The local airport is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.

Marina Higher Education

The California State University-Monterey Bay serves the city.

High Points

Marina strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Marina, CA

Comparing Marina to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Marina Almanac

Marina Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Marina Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Marina residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Marina High Schools (2004)

CENTRAL COAST HIGH (CONT)
2995 RENDOVA ROAD
831-384-2287
A Non-traditional School
Serves 333 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 26.2

LEARNING FOR LIFE CHARTER
335 QUEBRADA DEL MAR ROAD
831-582-9820
A charter school.
Serves 88 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16

Marina Colleges

(List of All California Colleges)

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