| Gray Whale Cove State Beach | |
| Map: | USA California#USA |
| Relief: | 1 |
| Location: | San Mateo County, California, United States |
| Nearest City: | Montara, California |
| Coordinates: | 37.5656°N -122.5144°W |
| Area: | 3.1acres |
| Established: | 1966 |
| Governing Body: | California Department of Parks and Recreation |
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.[1] [2] It is located just south of Devil's Slide. The 3.1acres park was established in 1966.[3]
Montara State Marine Reserve & Pillar Point State Marine Conservation Area extend offshore from Montara, just south of Gray Whale Cove. Like underwater parks, these marine protected areas help conserve ocean wildlife and marine ecosystems.