Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Category: Public beach

Address: Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, USA

Phone: +16507268819

Reviews

Shade

May 31, 2022

I spent my Memorial Day here. When I arrived the parking lot was full but I didn’t even have to wait more than 5 minutes before someone left. The beach was moderately busy. After going down the stairs to reach the beach there is a rocky area to the right that hides many secluded areas. There are several smooth flat surfaces on the rocks that one could comfortably lounge on. If you’re comfortable traversing the rocks then you can reach the right side of the beach.

Dr Bush

Mar 30, 2022

Public area with free parking with amazing natural scene The place is amazing and the best area to relax and read your favorite book There are a free area for parking your car and for hiking and walk The view is mix between the sea and mount and not a lot of people know the place make it clean and good for relaxing And wonderful place to take pictures and videos 5 starts for the place is not enough

Jeff

Mar 8, 2022

Awesome roadside attraction, worth the small hike from the free parking lot just south of the tunnels on hwy 1. Awesome old military bunker, beautiful sights all around, fun stuff!

Sarah S

Mar 3, 2022

Park across the street and walk down the steep asphalt. Go towards the right, down the stairs will take you to the beach. Great beach, big waves, and not many people.

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Questions & Answers

Is part of it Naturist or clothes free

J | Sep 2, 2019
Tim Shaw | Sep 1, 2020

Yes cloths not required here

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Is this good place for kids to get wet?

Melissa Aguirre | Sep 2, 2018
David Burrows | Sep 2, 2018

Santa Cruz or Stinson Beach are much better options, swimming here is not generally safe.

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Is this a good place to go surfing?

Katea Ngaluafe | Sep 2, 2019
Piero Giorgi (TheGiops) | Sep 2, 2019

Sometimes

What's it like now for whale spotting?

CA Buckeye | Sep 2, 2018
Harry Pereira | Sep 2, 2018

We spotted three at around 10.30am three days ago

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Are dogs allowed?

Yameng Lee Thorp | Sep 2, 2018
Ron Erwin | Sep 2, 2018

No

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Are there any bathrooms or somewhere to change after you get wet?

Manohar Lal | Aug 31, 2022
Tim Lynch | Aug 31, 2022

Two porta potties only

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Is this still clothing optional?

Conner OShea | May 4, 2022
Eric McClain | May 4, 2022

Yes, but only at the north end.

What is the charge for entry?

Brittaney Netter-Griffith | Feb 3, 2022
sherral harding | Feb 3, 2022

Yes, it's free

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Is camping available here or anywhere close?

Sues (Stuie) | Sep 1, 2021
Tushar Jain | Sep 1, 2021

You can put a tent during the day but camping isn't allowed here. There's pretty nice campground by the beach about 15-20 minutes drive from here. It's called Francis beach campground.

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Can you bring a portal grill

Lol Po | Sep 1, 2021
David Silvis | Sep 1, 2021

You could, but it is a steep hike down.

Are there life guards

Hans Buhr | Sep 1, 2021
Mike Lin | Sep 1, 2021

No, definitely no lifeguards. The surf here is often quite rough and would not advise swimming, especially not kids.

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Can you camp on the beach?

0321 USMC 2/2 Mar div | Sep 1, 2020
Jeremy | Sep 1, 2021

No...but if you 'baxkpack' the old road from Pacifica, or take an Uber. They don't know you're there.

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When was the gondola in operation from the building on the north cliff?

Stuart S | Sep 2, 2018
Marcelo Ugalde | Sep 2, 2019

That is an old ww2 bunker not a gondola

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