Marina Is A Small Beach Town, With Long Time locals and New Arrivals Every Day. The Sunsets At Marina State Beach Are Life Changing, If You Pay Attention..... 5 Min Drive To Marina State Beach, 10 Min Drive To Monterey, 20 Min Drive To Carmel, Big Sur 30 Min, Santa Cruz 45 Min Drive And Other Major Attractions. Vegetarian/Plant Base Cleaning Products. No Smoking......No Out Door Shoes, In House... House Shoes OK. Namaste