Montara State Beach
Montara State Beach is a wide mile-long beach just north of Montara along the San Mateo County Coast. Behind...
Beaches in Montara
Point Montara Light Station
Point Montara Light Station is located between Montara State Beach and the city of Moss Beach, CA. The waves...
Gray Whale Cove State Beach
Gray Whale Cove State Beach is in an area of steep cliff erosion between Pacifica and Montara called the...
Gray Whale North Beach
Edun Beach is the local nickname for the north beach of Gray Whale Cove State Beach (Edun is the...
Explore Montara
Nearby Hotels
Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel
The historic Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel offers a unique destination for travelers, perfect for exploring Pillar Point Harbor or...
Nearby Attractions
Devil's Slide Bunker
High above Gray Whale Cove State Beach there is a strange looking structure that has incredible views of the Pacific...
Devil's Slide Trail
The Devils Slide Trail uses the old Highway 1 road along the stretch known as the Devil’s Slide. This...
About Montara
Not far from San Francisco, sits the rural town on Montara, with its historic charm. Montara State Beach is dangerous for swimmers due to the steep sandy drop, but popular with experienced surfers. As the name implies, gray whales are a constant sight at Nearby Gray Whale Cove State Beach. The beach is clothing-optional during certain months of the year. For other options, head to the historic lighthouse at Point Montara Light Station, with restored and preserved buildings from the 1870’s.
