Marina State Beach

"Restrooms on-site, small parking lot that fills up most days. Wind usually comes straight in off the water making it the perfect site for hang gliding . A big gap in the center allows for large open family area that does not interfere with hang gliding. Minimal paragliders as the high pressure ridge has a large gap to jump. They tend to use the north side of this beach but mainly fly south of this beach. The next acess called Dog Pound or all the way to Seaside. Wind along this coast usually picks up by 10am to 12pm."

"We are in state for Thanksgiving. There was a lull day and my wife and I wanted to see a west coast sunset. Highly recommend this location Not to busy and beautiful at sunset."

"Best little beach in Marina. It's popular and there is either room to park or there isn't. This is one of our favorite spots to get some lunch and just sit in the car and eat in peace. We've actually gone to the beach here to boogie board but during the off season most people just come to watch the waves. On a good day it's just the best place to enjoy the sounds of the ocean. Bathrooms are available. There is parking out on the street, but not a lot, and if that's where you're parking it's a bit of a walk. It's a step climb/descent from the parking lot to the actual beach so don't try to descend and then climb if you have bad knees, this is not a friendly walk. Again, not a lot of space to park."

"Beautiful sand dunes, saw a paraglider doing his thing. Nice, fine sand. The water is clean, cold, but not freezing. No lifeguard on duty, the waves are still very strong. Not crowded at all. I don't mind staying here all day."