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Montara State Beach
Just off State Route 1 north of Half Moon Bay, sits one of the cleanest beaches in the entire state of California.
Plan Around Montara State Beach
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Montara State Beach Details
Just off State Route 1 north of Half Moon Bay, sits one of the cleanest beaches in the entire state of California. It is flanked by massive cliffs on either side and a roaring ocean in front. Its enormous waves are far too rough for swimming, although ideal for surfing or surf fishing. There are also several hiking and cycling trails that run along the coast, including the famous trail to the Devils Slide rock. The park is also home to Montara Mountain, the only peak in the Santa Cruz Mountains with an untouched coastal mountain habitat.
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Nearby Parks Around Montara State Beach
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Montara State Beach
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1.7 mi away
Gray Whale Cove State Beach
This small but picturesque 3-acre park is a great place to visit for dramatic coastal views.
4.3 mi away
Pacifica State Beach
With a 0.75 mile crescent shaped beach, this is one of the longest of the Pacifica beaches.
5.7 mi away
Half Moon Bay State Beach
Stretching for 2-miles along the Pacific Ocean, this park is actually made up of four different beaches - Roosevelt, Dunes, Venice, and Francis.
6.4 mi away
Half Moon Bay
This state beach is so big that it is actually comprised of four individual beaches Francis, Venice, Dunes, and Roosevelt.
6.8 mi away
Crystal Springs Regional Trail
This trail is divided into three different segments and will be 17.5-miles long when it is completed (15.3-miles are available at the moment).
