Montara State Beach
About
Montara State Beach is a public ocean beach on the California coast, about a mile from the town of Montara. It's a simple, easy-to-use stop: there are restrooms, the beach has accessible access, there's no fee, and dogs are allowed. The most comfortable stretch for a visit runs from late summer into early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Pacifica put September highs around 72°F with lows near 53°F, and rain is rare from June through September, with only one or two wet days a month. Trails sit close by if you want to pair a beach visit with time on foot or bike. Gray Whale Cove Trail is less than a mile away, and the Alta Vista Trail for mountain biking is about a mile off. The Spine Trail and Bluff Trail are both within two miles.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Dogs
Allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Montara State Beach
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Feb–Nov. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–72°F and lows of 46–53°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Pacifica 4 Sse, CA weather station, 3.9 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan58° high45° low
- Feb60° high46° low
- Mar61° high46° low
- Apr64° high48° low
- May67° high49° low
- Jun69° high51° low
- Jul69° high52° low
- Aug71° high53° low
- Sep72° high53° low
- Oct70° high52° low
- Nov64° high50° low
- Dec59° high46° low
Nearby
- Gray Whale Cove TrailHiking0.7 mi
- Alta Vista TrailMountain biking1 mi
- Upper Fly AmanitaMountain biking1.3 mi
- Spine TrailHiking1.6 mi
- San Vicente TrailHiking1.7 mi
- Bluff TrailHiking1.8 mi
- Pacifica HeadlandsRock climbing4.3 mi
- Esplenade BeachCamping7.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
