Gray Whale Cove State Beach
State park in California, United States
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Gray Whale Cove State Beach is a California State Park between Pacifica, California, and Montara, California, by Highway 1 and approximately 18 miles south of San Francisco. It features a sheltered cove surrounded by abrupt cliffs, with trails connecting to nearby Montara Mountain and McNee Ranch State Park. It is located just south of Devil's Slide. The 3.1-acre (1.3 ha) park was established in 1966.
Montara State Marine Reserve & Pillar Point State Marine Conservation Area extend offshore from Montara, just south of Gray Whale Cove. Like underwater parks, these marine protected areas help conserve ocean wildlife and marine ecosystems.
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Devil's Slide (California)
Promontory in San Mateo County, California
0.7 mi away
Tom Lantos Tunnels
Tunnels
0.8 mi away
Montara State Beach
State park in California, United States
1.2 mi away
James Rolph (ship)
American schooner built 1899
1.2 mi away
McNee Ranch State Park
Notable place
0.9 mi awayMartini Creek
River in California, United States
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