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CONTACT INFORMATION

Barbara Morris *
Supervising Ranger, Santa Cruz District - San Mateo Coast Sector - California State Parks
95 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
650.726.8823 phone 1
650.726.8819 / 831.335.6318 phone 2
[email protected]
http://www.thatsmypark.org/


Travis Santoro *
Film Permits, San Mateo Coast North
650-726-8815 phone 1
[email protected]
[email protected]


Permits Department, State Parks and Beaches
California Film Commission
7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA
323.860.2960 phone 1
800.858.4749 phone 2
[email protected]
http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/


* key contact

WEBSITE:
Park Website
San Mateo Coast Beaches Brochure

Keywords: Beachfront; Coastal; Trails

Site Condition: Location/Directions On the San Francisco Peninsula in San Mateo County, approx. 20 miles south of San Francisco. The beach is located eight miles north of Half Moon Bay on Highway One. There are two beach access points from the bluff area. One access is across from Second Street, immediately south of the Outrigger restaurant. The second access is located about a half-mile north on the ocean side of Highway 1. The paths down to the beach are steep.

General Notes: Updated 8/5/24 J.Jackson

Jurisdictions: CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC, SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA, THE / SAN MATEO COUNTY FILM COMMISSION - FLICS

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N

State Property: Y

Closed/Vacant: N

Verified: 6/8/2025

Location Details

Montara State Beach (SB)

United States / Montara, California
Location ID: #7670

This beach is a popular location for visitors who can explore the beach tide pools or go surf fishing. The beach is bounded by low hills both to the north and south. Restaurants and grocery stores are nearby.

Point Montara has a lighthouse that offers overnight accommodations. It is operated by Hostelling International, a non-profit group.

Montara mountain (also called McNee Ranch) is part of Montara State Beach. The mountain is a northern spur of the Santa Cruz Mountains and features the only undisturbed Coastal Mountain Habitat found over 100 miles of coastline

Location Category:

  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - *;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Open Terrain / Scenic Vistas;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - State Parks;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - *;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Beaches / Coastline;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Coastal Dunes
 
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