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Gray Whale Cove State Beach

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Half Moon Bay, California · live parking & conditions · updated June 16, 2026

Gray Whale Cove State Beach in Half Moon Bay, California
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Parking at Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Parking here swings hour to hour in summer. BeachMap shows Gray Whale Cove State Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling, or full — reported by other beachgoers, so you can pick a beach that still has space before you drive over.

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Conditions & tides

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Gray Whale Cove State Beach: FAQ

Where is Gray Whale Cove State Beach?
Gray Whale Cove State Beach is in Half Moon Bay, California. Open it on the BeachMap map for directions, live parking and current conditions.
Is there parking at Gray Whale Cove State Beach?
BeachMap shows Gray Whale Cove State Beach's real-time parking status (open, filling or full), reported by other beachgoers, so you can check before you drive over.

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