Marina Dunes Open Space Preserve
About
Marina Dunes Open Space Preserve is a public ocean beach in California, about 1.8 miles from the town of Marina. There is no fee to visit, and dogs are allowed. The warmest, driest stretch runs from late summer into fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Salinas show September highs around 75°F and about one wet day a month from June through September. Winter months bring highs in the low 60s and around nine wet days. The closest neighbor is the Salinas NWR Trail, about 2 miles away. Little Moab Road, roughly 5.6 miles off, offers mountain biking. Within about 9 miles you'll also find the Five Fingers Loop Trail and the South Marsh Loop Trail.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Dogs
Allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Marina Dunes Open Space Preserve
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Year-round. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–75°F and lows of 40–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Salinas #2, CA weather station, 8.2 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan63° high41° low
- Feb64° high42° low
- Mar66° high44° low
- Apr67° high45° low
- May68° high49° low
- Jun70° high51° low
- Jul71° high54° low
- Aug72° high54° low
- Sep75° high52° low
- Oct74° high49° low
- Nov68° high43° low
- Dec62° high40° low
Nearby
- Salinas NWR TrailHiking2.2 mi
- Little Moab RoadMountain biking5.6 mi
- Library Statue TrailHiking8.5 mi
- Murphy TrailHiking8.5 mi
- Long Valley Loop TrailHiking8.7 mi
- Five Fingers Loop TrailHiking8.7 mi
- South Marsh Loop TrailHiking8.9 mi
- East Ridge TrailHiking9.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
