Contact Info
- Phone:
- 650-726-8819
Basics
- Location:
- On the San Francisco Peninsula, near San Mateo
- Type:
- State Parks
- Elevation:
- Sea level feet
Description
Montara State Beach is a popular location for visitors who can explore the beach tide pools or go surf fishing. The beach is bounded by low hills both to the north and south. Restaurants and grocery stores are nearby.
Point Montara has a lighthouse that offers overnight accommodations. It is operated by American Youth Hostels.
Montara Mountain (also called McNee Ranch) is part of Montara State Beach. The mountain is a northern spur of the Santa Cruz Mountains and features the only undisturbed Coastal Mountain Habitat found over 100 miles of coastline.
Hours + Fees
Season:
Open 8 am to sunset
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
On the San Francisco Peninsula in San Mateo County, approx. 20 miles south of San Francisco. The beach is located eight miles north of Half Moon Bay on Highway One.
There are two beach access points from the bluff area. One access is across from Second Street, immediately south of the Outrigger restaurant. The second access is located about a half-mile north on the ocean side of Highway 1. The paths down to the beach are steep.
