Day use area 8am to Sunset
* Camping is not available at this park.
Montara State Beach
Phone Number
(650) 726-8819
Park Hours
Driving Directions to Montara SB
About 20 miles south of San Francisco, the beach is located 8 miles north of Half Moon Bay on Hwy 1.There are two beach access points from the bluff area:
One access point is across from Second St; the other access point is about 1/2 mile north, west of Hwy 1.
Online reservations are not available for this park.
Upcoming Park Events
No events scheduled at this moment.
Notice: Martini Creek Parking Lot Improvement - April 26, 2018
California State Parks is constructing a new paved parking lot with accessible parking and picnic area. The parking lot is located adjacent to Highway 1 at the Martini Creek portion of Montara State Beach. This project, beginning onApril 26th, 2018 is projected to be completed in approximately four weeks.
The parking lot will remain closed during construction. Beach access will be available from the southern access point near the La Costanera restaurant.
California State Parks is constructing a new paved parking lot with accessible parking and picnic area. The parking lot is located adjacent to Highway 1 at the Martini Creek portion of Montara State Beach. This project, beginning onApril 26th, 2018 is projected to be completed in approximately four weeks.
The parking lot will remain closed during construction. Beach access will be available from the southern access point near the La Costanera restaurant.
Visiting Montara State Beach
This beach is a popular location for exploring tide pools and surf fishing. The beach is bounded by low hills both to the north and south. Restaurants and grocery stores are nearby. Point Montara has a lighthouse that offers overnight accommodations. It is operated by Hostelling International, a non-profit group.
Montara mountain (also known as McNee Ranch) is part of Montara State Beach. The mountain is a northern spur of the Santa Cruz Mountains and features the only undisturbed Coastal Mountain Habitat found over 100 miles of coastline.
Basic Park Information
CAMPING is not available at this park. Nearby state park campgrounds include Half Moon Bay State Beach and Butano State Park.
DOGS are permitted provided they are controlled with a leash of no more than six feet at all times.
BEACH FIRES are not allowed.
COLLECTING is prohibited. Please refrain from removing shells, driftwood, and other natural beach features.
FIREWORKS are prohibited.
DRONES are not allowed in the park. To protect wildlife and cultural resources, and for the safety and welfare of visitors and staff, the park is closed to the use of Model Aircraft, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Gliders in flight.
SPECIAL EVENTS: permits are required for all events and weddings. For permit information contact: San Mateo Sector Office (650) 726-8819.
Available Activities and Facilities at Montara State Beach
BOATING
Boating
Boating
TRAIL USE
Hiking Trails
Horseback Riding
Hiking Trails
Horseback Riding
DAY-USE ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
Picnic Areas
Fishing
Interpretive Exhibits
Beach Area
Swimming
Vista Point
Nature & Wildlife Viewing
Windsurfing/Surfing
Geocaching
Picnic Areas
Fishing
Interpretive Exhibits
Beach Area
Swimming
Vista Point
Nature & Wildlife Viewing
Windsurfing/Surfing
Geocaching
OTHER FACILITIES & VISITOR INFORMATION
Parking
Restrooms
Parking
Restrooms