Fire Chief City of Marina, CA   The City of Marina was incorporated in 1975 and covers 9.76 square miles in Monterey County. Marina is located on the California coast, ten miles north of Monterey and approximately 34 miles south of Santa Cruz. The closest major metropolitan areas are within 110 miles and include San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose.   Marina’s picturesque coastline includes Marina State Beach and the Fort Ord Dunes State Park, with additional access provided along the 18-mile Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail. Residents and visitors benefit from a close proximity to local attractions, such as the Monterey Bay Aquarium and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Marina