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Montara State Beach

Highway 1 at 2nd Street, Montara, CA
650 726 8819
Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in Montara
4.5 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
Most recent review
- Mar 24, 2012
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San Francisco, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012

On a clear day this is a beautiful beach to visit. The white cream sand and sparkling ocean with wave crashing on the end rocks are unforgettable. This beach is not a place to take small children to the shoreline. The wave action causes a deep and tearcheous undertow gulley that is close to the shoreline. The pounding surf also... More

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Bermuda
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137 reviews 137 reviews
69 helpful votes 69 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 17, 2011
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the access, just off the restaurant (used to be 'ChartHouse') is just rough enough to keep out the 'riffraff'. Unlike Pacifica's longer and more litter-strewn beach, Montara State Beach is free and gives you enough of a feel of the ocean with lovely coastal views from its entire length. More

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münchen
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145 reviews 145 reviews
62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012
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