Montara State Beach
- Location
- Hwy 1, 8 mi north of Half Moon Bay
- Access
- Across from Second St, and 0.5 mi north
- Hours
- 8 a.m. to sunset
- Dogs
- Leashed (6 ft)
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- Surfing
- Fishing
- Dog-friendly
About this beach
Montara State Beach is a sandy beach with dramatic rocky outcrops on Highway 1, about 20 miles south of San Francisco and 8 miles north of Half Moon Bay. People come to surf, windsurf, shore fish and beachcomb.
Access
There are two access points west of Highway 1: one across from Second Street and one about half a mile north. The beach is open 8 a.m. to sunset.
Rules
Leashed dogs (6 feet or shorter) are allowed. Beach fires aren't.
Getting there & access
Getting there
Take Highway 1 to Montara. Use the access across from Second Street or the one about half a mile north, both west of the highway.
- Fires
- Not allowed
- Phone
- (650) 726-8819
What's here
Surfing
Surfing and windsurfing
Fishing
Shore fishing
Dog-friendly
Leashed dogs allowed
Rules & official resources
- Dogs on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all timesparks.ca.gov ↗
- Beach fires not allowedparks.ca.gov ↗
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Pros who serve Montara State Beach
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Yes, on a 6-foot leash.
No, beach fires aren't allowed.
At the access points across from Second Street or about half a mile north, west of Highway 1.