Marina Dunes Preserve

Monterey County, California · Regional Open Space Preserve

A 170-acre coastal preserve managed by the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District in Marina, CA, featuring the highest dunes on the Central Coast, native coastal vegetation, and habitat supporting 27+ bird species. Open dawn to dusk for hiking only.

Top trails

• Marina Dunes — 2.3 mi out & back

Visiting

Fees — General: $0, Roadside: $0.

Parking: Parking is street parking only along both sides of Dunes Rd; no dedicated on-site lot exists.. Dogs allowed on leash.

Coordinates: 36.7034, -121.8064. Official website.

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