: a dock or basin providing secure moorings for pleasure boats and often offering supply, repair, and other facilities
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Marina comes straight from Latin, where it means simply "of the sea". At a modern marina, sailors can acquire whatever they need for their next excursion, or they can tie up their boats until the next weekend comes along. Some even imitate John D. MacDonald's famous detective hero Travis McGee, who lives on his boat in Miami and rarely leaves the marina.
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Enjoy swimming, boating from the marina, fishing, numerous hiking trails and camping facilities.
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Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
The item was pulled from the July 29 consent agenda — actions generally considered routine and non-controversial — by council members who wanted more information about the mayor’s plans for Marina Village, the Dana Landing marina and the Sportsmen’s Seafood restaurant.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Highlights include an infinity pool on the 55th floor, two movie theaters, virtual golf, a full spa, and downtown Miami’s only deep-water superyacht marina.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Mulcrone, who manages the beach and has been with the marina for eight years, wasn’t working that day but was so proud of her staff.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
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Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
The item was pulled from the July 29 consent agenda — actions generally considered routine and non-controversial — by council members who wanted more information about the mayor’s plans for Marina Village, the Dana Landing marina and the Sportsmen’s Seafood restaurant.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Highlights include an infinity pool on the 55th floor, two movie theaters, virtual golf, a full spa, and downtown Miami’s only deep-water superyacht marina.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Mulcrone, who manages the beach and has been with the marina for eight years, wasn’t working that day but was so proud of her staff.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
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“Marina.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marina. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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marina
noun
ma·ri·na
mə-ˈrē-nə 
: a dock or basin providing a place to anchor motorboats and yachts
Geographical Definition
Marina
geographical name
Ma·ri·na
mə-ˈrē-nə
city on Monterey Bay in western California population 19,718
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