| Montara State Beach | |
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| Location | San Mateo County, California |
| Nearest city | Half Moon Bay |
| Coordinates | 37°32′53″N 122°30′49″W / 37.54806°N 122.51361°W |
| Governing body | California Department of Parks and Recreation |
Montara State Beach is a beach located in the coastal region of the U.S. state of California, eight miles north of Half Moon Bay on State Route 1. It is operated by the California State Department of Parks and Recreation under the San Mateo Coast Sector Office. It is one of the cleanest beaches in the state[1] and is known for surfing and fishing.
Montara State Marine Reserve & Pillar Point State Marine Conservation Area extends offshore from Montara State Beach.
- ^ Jones, Carolyn (May 27, 2010). "Bay Area beaches grade well for safe swimming". San Francisco Chronicle.