“This store is great. Parking is ample and there's easy access from three different streets. The store is very clean, and the staff are well-trained, helpful, and friendly. I love their 10% seniors discount every Wednesday from 8am to 9am. This discount is ONLY at this specific Grocery Outlet in Marina!
Be mindful of the sell-by dates, because Grocery Outlet always has some items that were overstocked or discontinued by the manufacturers; that's why the bargains can be big. Those types of items can disappear from their shelves, never to be seen again. I stock up when I discover a really good product, just in case.”
“The nicest staff and an amazing selection of asian groceries. There is a wide variety of snacks, sauces, hot pot meats, and more. The store is quite small but feels very homey. Apple pay is accepted! Please consider supporting this small business! It's a hidden gem that is worth the visit :)”
“Kim's Market is under new ownership. The new owners have really made some incredible improvements. The market has more items and some delicious prepared banchan Korean side dishes. The owners are so nice and have even made some great recommendations. The oxtail soup they prepare is absolutely delicious. I also like their kimchi that is almost as good as Hong's Market. This little market is terrific and I highly recommend to anyone looking for Korean or Japanese food items.”
“The owner is friendly and the male staff at the counter are also very nice^^The kimbap is so great that I’m thankful for the owner’s program!!I ate kimbap twice during my 3 nights and 4 days trip to Monterey^^”
“If you ever have the time on Sunday from 10am till 2pm. I would highly recommend coming to the Farmers Market in Marina, it's small but worth it! Wonderful people, great products; fresh vegetables, baked goods, delicious snacks like kettle corn and cheesecakes to jewelry and more! Come check it out!”
8AM - 8:30PM
265 Carmel Ave, Marina
Grocery Stores
“I like it! Super convenient (for me). It's located near where we do a lot of our shopping. It's loaded with food we normally eat and the owner is very kind. I love exploring Asian markets for new food options but having the familiar to fall back on. This place has that vibe for me. It's Korean leaning and that's cool a lot of Asian type foods are quite similar with just a few changes in spices and preparation. Overall it's variety is good. A nice frozen section, selection of rice, noodles and meats. A wide selection of prepared condiments ( I'm lazy) for your rice and noodles. It's not a one stop shop and I don't need it to be, they have enough variety for me to return and try new things, and that's fun. The kind lady (owner) gave us a free package of house made Korean kimchi pancake type things for stopping in. P.S. on that last paragraph, the pancakes given to us I think are called kimchijeon. We just put them in a hot pan and crisped them up a little... bam! A nice side with all the other good things we got there too day. Last word...excellent!”
“I went there for some sigma Mr Beast chocy. Luckily a kind alpha male led me in the direction of the chocy. When I saw the display my heart fluttered with happiness. I prayed to the Ohio rizzler god and then picked up deez nuts (my favorite flavor. Like what the grimace shake that name is so sus. On the way to the register I rizzed up a level 3 gyatt. I checked out and immediately yelled "big chungus" LOL. Great experience!”
“Great Walmart with a wide selection. The store looks clean and tidy and the staff is very friendly. You can find everything you need there and that is nice. It's not really special of course because it's still a Walmart.”
“Our main grocery store with high quality vegetables, meat and fish and bread baked at the store. Clean and well-organized, with a large selection of almost everything, including wine. Very friendly and helpful staff that have become pleasantly familiar to visit. Generally decent prices - taking advantage of the sales makes a big difference.”
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⭐ EL RANCHO MARKET – Marina ⭐
Man, this place is solid! The meat department is super clean and has a wide variety of cuts — you can tell the guys back there work hard . The food is straight up busssin ?. I grabbed an avocado sandwich (pic below) and it hit the spot fr.
The store’s always organized too — shelves full, aisles clean, and the workers are always on top of things. You can tell they take pride in keeping it nice ?. The produce is super fresh — I mean, it’s Marina, we got the best farms around, so that’s expected ??.
Prices are getting way better too! The old owners used to have it a little pricey, but now with the new ownership, it’s actually improving a lot. Big props for that ?.
Customer service here is A1. They cash checks, do money orders, even send money overseas — makes life way easier. The staff always has smiles on their faces, and the cashiers are quick, kind, and friendly. I always feel welcome here ?.
Overall? 9.5/10 — keep up the great work, El Rancho crew! ??”