Montara State Beach runs along the San Mateo County Coast with two access areas on Highway 1; the first is at 2nd Street and the second is a half-mile north of there. The beach is wide and spans a mile, featuring beautiful sculpted sandstone cliffs behind it that make it quite photogenic.
Fishing, tide pooling, surfing, beachcombing, and beach walking are all popular here. Due to its location, it is also an ideal hiking destination with the nearby McNee Ranch offering several trails that lead to Montara Mountain. More hiking trails can be found on the hillside above the highway and north of the northern parking lot.
Montara State Beach, 2nd Street and Cabrillo Highway, Montara, CA
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