Marina

On 9,000 acres, just six miles north of Monterey, is the city of Marina. This coastal town, bordered by the former Fort Ord and the Salinas River, was once a flag stop for the Southern Pacific Railroad. It offers 50 miles of nature trails for hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding on the Bureau of Land Management public lands. Marina State Beach, with its rolling sand dunes, is a mecca for hang gliding enthusiasts, while the Marina airport offers go-cart races, sky diving, and autocross races. Marina's population of 24,000 is ethnically diverse. Like other Peninsula cities, its median and average incomes are higher than those of the state or the nation. The development of former Fort Ord property offers a bright new future for Marina. The city is developing a business center at the former military airport, which the city now owns. There is room for retail expansion in Marina. Only two retail sales categories are above what could be expected from its population: service stations and food stores. All other categories have a large growth potential. Personal and professional services account for 41% of all employment in Marina. Wholesale and retail trades account for 24%; public administration 12%; manufacturing 11%; agriculture 6%; and transportation, communications, and utilities 6%.

For More Information, call City Hall (831) 884-1278 or www.ci.marina.ca.us