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Gray Whale Cove SB is open.
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
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.
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.
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We derive Gray Whale Cove SB's status from the park system's public alerts, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No closures reported by California State Parks. Full method: how we check park status.