Gray Whale Cove State Beach - Montara, California - State/Provincial Parks on Waymarking.com

The beach features a sheltered cove surrounded by cliffs that drop abruptly into the Pacific Ocean. A steep trail leads down to the beach. There is a small picnic area on the bluff above. Gray whales can often be seen close to the shore.

Sunbathing is the most popular activity between mid-April and mid-May.

On the San Mateo Coast, north of Montara on U.S. Highway 1. The only available automobile parking is on the east side of the highway. Crossing to the ocean side of the highway can be both difficult and dangerous.

There is no park brochure.

Park Type: Day-use Area, 8 AM to Sunset Activities: Boating Hiking Trails Fishing Beach Area Swimming Vista Point Nature & Wildlife Viewing Windsurfing/Surfing Geocaching Park Fees: 0 Background: Geologic Biologic Scenic Link to Park: [Web Link] Date Established?: Not listed Additional Entrance Points: Not Listed

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