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Review:
Gray Whale Cove State Beach is a lovely California state park located near the cities of Pacific and Montara, approximately 18 miles south of San Francisco's city center. The 3.1-acre beach, which is also commonly referred to as Devil's Slide, has long been one of California's top naturist beach spots, with no new regulations enforced for beach clothing as of the park's 2001 state takeover. Its sheltered cove is surrounded by tall cliffs that drop off directly into the Pacific Ocean, accessible via a steep beachfront trail. True to its current name, visitors can observe gray whales along the beach's shoreline, along with occasional great white shark sightings. A small day-use picnic area is also offered, along with chemical toilets at the beach's upper parking lot.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, Phone: 650-726-8819
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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