Gray Whale Cove State Beach, State beach near Half Moon Bay, United States
Gray Whale Cove features an 800-foot white sand beach flanked by steep cliffs along the Pacific Coast Highway in California.
The location functioned as an unrestricted beach area before its designation as an official California State Park within the state system.
Local environmental organizations contribute to beach preservation, including the Coastside State Parks Association which funded operations during 2012 budget limitations.
Visitors access the beach via a steep trail from the parking lot across Highway 1, with chemical toilets available only in the parking area.
The granitic composition of nearby Montara Mountain provides the source material for the sand that forms this protected cove.
Location: California
Website: https://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=528
GPS coordinates: 37.56560,-122.51400
Latest update: May 20, 2025 13:11
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