Doing Business in Marina

The City of Marina, incorporated in 1975, is located on the Central Coast of California on Monterey Bay on scenic Route 1, eight miles from the Monterey Peninsula, eight miles from Salinas, 108 miles south of San Francisco and 355 north of Los Angeles.

The numerous development projects in process and the growth the City is experiencing means opportunity for business. The expansion of Marina will allow for the expansion of all business types. Please visit our relocation link for business opportunities by project to find what project would best suit your needs. There are also available sites in our downtown area, which are also taking advantage of this new growth to our area. Please contact the City of Marina, Strategic Development Office, for more information on all business opportunities in the City of Marina.

The City of Marina has forms available on its. web site. View or download the Marina Business Application.

Government

Marina is a City Charter Home Rule form of government. The five (5) Council members are elected at large with one being Mayor. Daily operations are administered by a City Manager.

General Information

Population: 25,101 (1/2000)

Area Size: 9.5 Square Miles

Median Household Income: $46,043

Largest Employers: Cal State University Monterey Bay; Monterey Peninsula Engineering; Monterey Peninsula Unified School District

Climate: A coastal climate with a temperature range of 57 to 75 degrees.