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Marina State Beach
4.6★ · 3,318 Google ratings · Marina, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 250 yd away · free
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Walk
340 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 250 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
62°F
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Mixed · 8% of 13 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Marina State Beach
Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2017–2026
Best for sunset viewing
The beach faces west with dramatic ocean views, making it exceptional for evening photography and watching the sun descend.
Arrive early for parking
The small lot fills quickly, especially around sunset and on weekends.
Water unsafe for swimming
Waves are consistently rough and the ocean floor drops off sharply, so plan for walking and viewing rather than wading.
Prepare for steep sandy terrain
The descent to the beach through sand dunes is manageable but the climb back up is strenuous and exhausting.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
64°F · overcast
Water
62°F
Waves
4.1 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the W
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 06:37 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:26 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:23 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:29 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 200 Reservation Rd, Marina, CA 93933
🅿 Parking 250 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 340 ft away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 250 yd away
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Common questions
Where do you park at Marina State Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 250 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Marina State Beach?
340 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Marina State Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 250 yd from the listing.
When is Marina State Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sun 5pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
