Montara State Beach
8150 Cabrillo Highway, Montara, CA 94037
About the Business
Montara State Beach, located at 8150 Cabrillo Highway in Montara, California, is a beautiful park popular for sunbathing, strolling, nature study, and surfing. The beach features high bluffs, a sandy shore, and stunning views of Montara Mountain. The park does not offer camping but is a great spot for a day trip. Nearby towns provide restaurants and grocery stores for convenience. The beach is dog-friendly, as long as pets are kept on a leash. Visitors are reminded not to collect shells or driftwood, and beach fires are not allowed. The park is also home to the Point Montara Lighthouse, which offers overnight accommodations through Hosteling International. McNee Ranch, part of the park, offers winding trails and coastal views. Permits are required for events and weddings, and a photography permit is needed for commercial photography. The park is supported by the Coastside State Parks Association and the Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks. Visitors can join the mailing list to stay informed about events and activities at the park.
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"Clean, not busy, beautiful views. We didn’t realize it wasn’t a good place for swimming, but still had a good time playing in the waves."
"Beautiful beach with wonderful views of the coast. There is a trail that leads up over the bluff on the south side of the beach. It is a little difficult so be careful if you go but we’ll worth the hike to see seals and starfish sprinkled on the rocks from a distance. Bring your binoculars!"
"Beautiful beach but it is a little difficult to get down to beach (and back up) especially if you have a lot to carry. Don't park along the perimeter of the parking lots. There are small no parking signs and a lot of cars had tickets on them when we left."
"A very pretty beach that has a good amount of sand to relax in. Pretty easy to get to as far as beaches in norcal can be. There's a little bit of a steep hop down, but I'm sure there are stairs somewhere if you look. Also the water is never warm if you've never been to norcal so don't expect to swim too much."
"Beatuful place! Yes, they allow dogs, on leashes. Make sure you come prepared to bring your own trash back with you. There are no public trash bins. Lifeguard on duty as well. It's great that they are not so strict. Pathways down to the beach is a little narrow, so be aware. But, there is a stairway right behind the restaurant."
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