Montara State Beach, State beach in San Mateo County, United States.
This mile-long beach features wide sandy shores bordered by tall sandstone cliffs and rolling coastal hills along Highway 1 in California.
The Point Montara Lighthouse near the beach has guided vessels along the California coast since its establishment in the early 1900s.
Native American communities left traces of their presence through shell middens dated between 550 to 1100, indicating long-term human connections to this coastal area.
The beach offers two access points from Highway 1, with the northern entrance leading to Martini Creek and the southern entrance featuring a concrete stairway.
The sand at Montara Beach maintains its coarse texture due to the short distance it travels from the granitic rocks of Montara Mountain.
Location: California
Website: https://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=532
GPS coordinates: 37.54810,-122.51400
Latest update: May 16, 2025 05:41
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