Gray Whale Cove State Beach is a California State Park between Pacifica, California, and Montara, California, by Highway 1 and approximately 18 miles south of San Francisco. It features a sheltered cove surrounded by abrupt cliffs, with trails connecting to nearby Montara Mountain and McNee Ranch State Park.[1][2] It is located just south of Devil's Slide. The 3.1-acre (1.3 ha) park was established in 1966.[3]

Gray Whale Cove State Beach
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Location	San Mateo County, California, United States
Nearest city	Montara, California
Coordinates	37°33′56″N 122°30′52″W
Area	3.1 acres (1.3 ha)
Established	1966
Governing body	California Department of Parks and Recreation

Montara State Marine Reserve & Pillar Point State Marine Conservation Area extend offshore from Montara, just south of Gray Whale Cove. Like underwater parks, these marine protected areas help conserve ocean wildlife and marine ecosystems.

See also

• List of beaches in California
• List of California state parks

References

External links

• Gray Whale Cove State Beach