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State Park

Montara State Beach

California · CA

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About

A beach west of Highway 1 with high bluffs and a sandy shore below low hills. People sunbathe, stroll, surf and study nature, and trails climb Montara Mountain to the east.

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From Wikipedia

Montara State Beach is a beach located in the coastal region of the U.S. state of California, eight miles north of Half Moon Bay on State Route 1. West of Highway 1, it showcases high bluffs and sandy shores. It is operated by the California State Department of Parks and Recreation under the San Mateo Coast Sector Office. It is one of the cleanest beaches in the state and is known for surfing, sunbathing, nature study and fishing.

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Trails

All trails in Montara State Beach
Alta Vista and Montara Mountain Loop

Alta Vista and Montara Mountain Loop

Pacifica5.3 mi1,926 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: DifficultLoop
Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Montara0.5 mi174 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyOut & Back
Historic Old Colma Road

Historic Old Colma Road

Montara4.7 mi1,867 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: DifficultOut & Back
McNee Ranch to Planet of the Apes

McNee Ranch to Planet of the Apes

Pacifica4.8 mi1,572 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: DifficultLoop
Montara Mountain Loop

Montara Mountain Loop

Montara3.3 mi1,027 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Montara Mountain North Peak Loop Trail

Montara Mountain North Peak Loop Trail

Montara7.0 mi2,320 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: DifficultLoop
Old Colma Road Loop

Old Colma Road Loop

Montara4.7 mi1,978 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: DifficultLoop

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