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Marina

City in California, United States

Overview

Marina is a relaxed coastal city on California's Monterey Bay, blending scenic beaches, diverse neighborhoods, and a welcoming local vibe. The area is known for its outdoor activities, beautiful dunes, and proximity to both nature and charming small town amenities. With a laid-back pace and access to the ocean, it's a quieter alternative to nearby tourist hotspots.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
12,071
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
36.68°, -121.80°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
75
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,345
Local Cost
$2,550
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
13.5°C
Summer Avg
15.3°C
Winter Avg
11.3°C
Record High
36.9°C
Record Low
1.4°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
479 mm
Internet Speed
235 Mbps
Upload
85 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
13
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
627.0
Airport
OAR
Distance
4 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 27 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.

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