Thesaurus results for MARINAS

marinas

noun

plural of marina

as in docks

an area of water where privately owned boats (such as yachts) are kept Most locals kept their boats docked at the marina.

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Recent Examples of marinas Visitors can also travel to the region by boat, as there are a number of docks and marinas in Georgetown and Murrells Inlet. —

Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026 In normal times, boaters spend their money at marinas, tackle shops and dockside restaurants, keeping local businesses buzzing. —

Charles Gorrivan, Bloomberg, 30 Apr. 2026 Beaufort, North Carolina This fishing village with century-old homes, idyllic marinas, and pristine beaches could be plucked from a vintage postcard. —

Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026 Starting about the time hardwood trees sprout buds and baby foliage (or shortly after ice out in the North), crappies gather near the mouths of creeks, shallow bays, manmade canals, and marinas. —

Cory Schmidt, Outdoor Life, 15 Apr. 2026 Located on the lake’s northwestern shore, the primarily residential township is widely regarded as one of Michigan’s premier boating communities, where canals, marinas and open water shape everyday life, writes Brendel Clark. —

Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 14 Mar. 2026 The desiccation left marinas that once teemed with sailboats marooned, surrounded by sand. —

Evan Bush, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026 Low snowpack and warmer temperatures are forcing major changes at both marinas on Dillon Reservoir ahead of the 2026 boating season. —

Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026 As a result of declining water levels in recent years, the NPS has already dug a deeper bed in at least one part of the lake, shut down one of the lake’s marinas, and extended boat ramps to reach the falling water line. —

Owen Clarke, Outside, 2 Mar. 2026

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Make the short drive north to the 150-year-old fishing village of Mayport to feast on local shrimp alongside working fishing docks bustling with boats delivering the daily catch.

— Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Cabin rentals, boat docks and a general store also are available to visitors, according to the park’s website.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026