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Gray Whale Cove State Beach


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 20 attractions in Half Moon Bay
Traveller Description:
Gray whales can often be spotted close to the shore of this scenic beach. Surrounded by high cliffs, it features a clothing-optional section during...... more » Gray whales can often be spotted close to the shore of this scenic beach. Surrounded by high cliffs, it features a clothing-optional section during the spring. « less
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Attraction type: Beach, State park
Address: Highway 1 Half Moon Bay, CA
Tel: 650-728-5336

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5 of 5 stars
San Francisco
13 Apr 2008
5
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Grey Whale Cove Trail is a 1 mile easy hike between Grey Whale Cove Parking lot and the Martini Creek gate, (2 miles round trip). At each end there is a short, moderate incline then the trail levels off and contours the hillside above Highway 1. On a clear day the ocean view is breathtaking.You can see Montara State Beach... more

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5 of 5 stars
San Frnancisoc
29 Jan 2008

Actually, historically the entire beach is a clothing optional beach. Has been since the "60's. It normally had a small fee to visit. Recently, the concession is gone so it is free. Now that it is free, more textiles visit, which is fine for the naturalist generally. Due to gawkers, some textiles, etc. watching from the cliffs above, the naturalist... more

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4 of 5 stars
California
12 Dec 2007
3
people found this review helpful

Gray Whale Cove State Beach is located just a few miles up Highway 1 from the town of Montera. (N. of Half Moon Bay) There is a good sized parking lot on the east side of the road (away from the ocean) and a safe but steep trail down to the beach. Actually the trail drops down about 50 feet... more

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Gray Whale Cove State Beach Address

Highway 1, Half Moon Bay, CA
Tel: 650-728-5336