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Just 20 minutes south of San Francisco off of Highway 1 lies this majestic state beach enclosed in dramatic cliffs. The two-mile beach features a cave-like area filled with tide pools. Swimming is not recommended, so sunbathing and walks are the main activities. Even on the hot days the water at Montara Beach is very cold and the waves can be too strong for even experienced swimmers. Next to the beach parking lot is the Chart House Restaurant known for its views and prime rib.
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Just 20 minutes south of San Francisco off of Highway 1 lies this majestic state beach enclosed in dramatic cliffs. The two-mile beach fe...
Real Travelers who've been here
to Montara State Beach for a mile. The sand is a weird squishy pebbly texture and it is hard to walk through continue reading »
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at the Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, before leaving to hike a 4.5 mile paved coastal hike trail. Half Moon continue reading »
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Hotels near this attraction
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Harbor View Inn
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Oceano Hotel and Spa Half Moon Bay Harbor
3.5 miles away | Avg. price: $249.00 -
Pacifica Beach Resort
3.7 miles away | Avg. price: $132.00 -
The Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay
3.7 miles away | Avg. price: $185.00 -
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Pacifica
4.3 miles away | Avg. price: $100.00
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