Name: This serene beach is a hidden gem with breathtaking trails and stunning vistas. The month of July brings a vibrant display of African lilies, which entices countless tourists to its shores. You'll relish the tranquility of this secluded paradise, away from the hustle and bustle of the more popular beaches.
Item: Montara Beach
Rating: 10
Author: Mark Merson.

About Montara

Montara village is located in California United States, and famous for its magnificent mountain scenery and turquoise waters of an incredible deep color! It seems that nature created it for one purpose - to make your vacation unforgettable!

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Good for Relax

Montara Beach

Montara 0.5 km

Very good

8.1

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise water • Crowded in season

2.7 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Dunes Beach

Miramar 2 km

Good

7.8

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Distant parking

1.7 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Gray Whale Cove Beach

Montara 2.5 km

Good

7.7

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Crowded in season • Distant parking

0.5 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Moss Beach

Seal Cove 0.1 km

Good

7.6

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season

1 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Pacifica Beach Park

Pacifica 2 km

Good

7.3

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray sand • Turquoise water • Sand bottom

4.2 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Pacifica Beach

Pacifica 2.1 km

Good

7.2

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Crowded in season

2.7 Amenities index

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Popular types of Montara beaches

Resting by the sea for each traveler is associated with different activities. Someone loves complete relaxation and silence, while others need activity. Our configurator will always help you choose a beach that meets your personal needs.

If a beach holiday for you is primarily the sound of the surf, the cries of seagulls over the pier and leisurely walks along the coast, then you are definitely a fan of calm beaches. The most popular beaches for such a holiday in the vicinity of Montara are Montara Beach, Dunes Beach, Gray Whale Cove Beach.

Sandy beaches in Montara

Dunes Beach

7.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand

United States, Miramar 2 km

Moss Beach

7.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand

United States, Seal Cove 0.1 km

Pacifica Beach Park

7.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom

United States, Pacifica 2 km

Pacifica Beach

7.2

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water

United States, Pacifica 2.1 km

Rockaway Beach

7.2

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water

United States, Pacifica 1 km

Mavericks Beach

7.1

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access

United States, Princeton-by-the-Sea 1.4 km

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Long beaches in Montara

Montara Beach

8.1

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water

United States, Montara 0.5 km

Dunes Beach

7.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand

United States, Miramar 2 km

Gray Whale Cove Beach

7.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access

United States, Montara 2.5 km

Moss Beach

7.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand

United States, Seal Cove 0.1 km

Pacifica Beach Park

7.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom

United States, Pacifica 2 km

Rockaway Beach

7.2

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water

United States, Pacifica 1 km

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Wild and hidden beaches in Montara

Dunes Beach

7.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand

United States, Miramar 2 km

Gray Whale Cove Beach

7.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access

United States, Montara 2.5 km

Moss Beach

7.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand

United States, Seal Cove 0.1 km

Mavericks Beach

7.1

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access

United States, Princeton-by-the-Sea 1.4 km

Shelter Cove Beach

6.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom

United States, Pacifica 3 km

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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Montara

Montara Beach

8.1

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water

United States, Montara 0.5 km

Dunes Beach

7.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand

United States, Miramar 2 km

Gray Whale Cove Beach

7.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access

United States, Montara 2.5 km

Moss Beach

7.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand

United States, Seal Cove 0.1 km

Pacifica Beach Park

7.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom

United States, Pacifica 2 km

Pacifica Beach

7.2

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water

United States, Pacifica 2.1 km

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The list of available beach activities is certainly important, but for many travelers it is not a determining factor when choosing a vacation spot. Below you will find some information about the natural features of the beaches of Montara, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.

The beaches of village are mainly wide. According to reviews of major beach experts and vacationers, most beaches have a high level of cleanliness. Sandy beaches dominate the rest!

Usually, the depth increases very smoothly. If this is important to you, always use our filter to check for a particular beach.

Latest reviews on Montara's beaches

Montara Beach

10 Mark Merson.

This serene beach is a hidden gem with breathtaking trails and stunning vistas. The month of July brings a vibrant display of African lilies, which entices countless tourists to its shores. You'll relish the tranquility of this secluded paradise, away from the hustle and bustle of the more popular beaches.

Dunes Beach

8 Samantha Sanders

This beach has a serene atmosphere, with plenty of vibrant individuals to keep you entertained. It's an ideal spot to unwind and enjoy the sunset. However, tidiness can be an issue in certain areas.

Gray Whale Cove Beach

10 Kairos

This beach is definitely worth the short hike from the free parking lot just south of the tunnels on hwy 1. The old military bunker is really cool and the views are beautiful. Plus, there are plenty of fun things to do.

Moss Beach

8 N. Kostovski

This charming beach is an ideal spot to admire the captivating tide pools. It's worth noting that outside food is not permitted, which could make it an exciting adventure for young children.

Rockaway Beach

10 Larissa Bennett

The beach is absolutely stunning, with a lovely little hike to both the south and north side cliffs that provide breathtaking views. The sand is a darker shade, but still beautiful nonetheless. The sunset is a must-see, as the area is simply stunning during that time of day. For those looking for a dining experience, Nick's restaurant offers ocean view seating, live music, and dancing on Friday and Saturday nights.

Mavericks Beach

10 Chen Li

The beach is welcoming to dogs and offers an intriguing tide pool ecosystem to explore. Families with children can be seen playing in the sand and individuals can be found collecting clams. Taking advantage of the low tide, we ventured to the other side known as Ross' Cove, making our trip quite thrilling.

The warmest month during the year in this area is September, with the air temperature rising up to 19.9°C and the water temperature up to 15.3°C. The coldest month is December, with the air temperature dropping down to 12.4°C and the water temperature down to 12.2°C.