: 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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Food at the new marina will be provided by a food truck serving boaters, resort guests and other visitors, The Star-News said.
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David Staats, Idaho Statesman, 20 Sep. 2025
Along with full concierge services for spa treatments, reservations, and excursions, homeowners at Costa Palmas enjoy private beach access, a yacht club, and a golf course, plus a marina village with a nightclub.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
The space includes a children’s play area, lawn games, fire pits, and picnic tables with views of the marina, as well as walking trails through the Hayden Island Arboretum to see more than 200 species of West Coast native plants.
—Elena Valeriote, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The marina declined to comment on the incident when reached Tuesday.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
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David Staats, Idaho Statesman, 20 Sep. 2025
Along with full concierge services for spa treatments, reservations, and excursions, homeowners at Costa Palmas enjoy private beach access, a yacht club, and a golf course, plus a marina village with a nightclub.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
The space includes a children’s play area, lawn games, fire pits, and picnic tables with views of the marina, as well as walking trails through the Hayden Island Arboretum to see more than 200 species of West Coast native plants.
—Elena Valeriote, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The marina declined to comment on the incident when reached Tuesday.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Marina.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marina. Accessed 21 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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