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Montara Beach overlook – Martini Creek trail, Montara Beach loop from Point Montara Light Station

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Montara Beach overlook – Martini Creek trail, Montara Beach loop from Point Montara Light Station

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Montara Beach overlook – Martini Creek trail, Montara Beach loop from Point Montara Light Station

01:20

4.95km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

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Bus stop

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1.13 km

Montara Beach overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sweeping views across a fine sandy beach. Restrooms at parking area.

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2.01 km

Montara State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Montara State Beach, nestled along California's coastline near Half Moon Bay, offers breathtaking vistas of the Pacific Ocean.

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2.30 km

Martini Creek trail, Montara Beach

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Martini Creek Trail is california coastal trail along the cliffs and beaches of the coast here. The trail crosses Martini creek, with a staircase lading town on the southern bank to the beach.

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2.57 km

Trailhead for Grey Whale Cove Trail and North Peak Access Rd

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While the official Park map marks Grey Whale Cove Trail for biking, this first section is hikers only, but you can bike along the Access gravel road about a quarter …

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2.60 km

Martini Trailhead, Montara Mountain

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Gray whale cove hiking trail for the first mile runs parallel to the fire road

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3.05 km

Following Old San Pedro Mountain Road, Martini Creek Bridge marks the transition from McNee Ranch State Park to Rancho Corral de Tierra, part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area GGNRA. The Ocean View Farm here is an operating horse ranch.

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4.95 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.91 km

1.56 km

998 m

273 m

188 m

Surfaces

1.82 km

1.17 km

964 m

741 m

245 m

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Montara Beach overlook – Martini Creek trail, Montara Beach loop from Point Montara Light Station

Montara Beach overlook

Montara State Beach

Martini Creek trail, Montara Beach

Trailhead for Grey Whale Cove Trail and North Peak Access Rd

Martini Trailhead, Montara Mountain

Martini Creek Bridge

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