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Gray Whale Cove State Beach
This small but picturesque 3-acre park is a great place to visit for dramatic coastal views.
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Gray Whale Cove State Beach Details
This small but picturesque 3-acre park is a great place to visit for dramatic coastal views. It overlooks Devils Slide Beach, a small cove surrounded by soaring rocky cliffs. While there are not too many amenities nearby, it is a tranquil place to stop and soak in the natural surroundings, and if you are lucky, see a few gray whales jumping offshore.
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