The Best Hotels Closest to Gray Whale Cove State Beach in Montara for 2026

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A reception area with a counter, two patterned chairs, a yellow ottoman, and a large blue potted plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A hotel dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a counter with a coffee machine, and a refrigerator.

An underground parking garage with concrete floors and walls, several cars parked, and visible structural supports.

1. Hotel Aura SFO

11 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Charles

￥17,697

￥21,093 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern living room with a green wall, a sofa, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a lamp.

An outdoor patio area with a sofa, coffee table, and potted plants.

A modern interior with two armchairs, a coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the street and buildings outside.

A modern storefront with a neon sign reading "The Dylan."

2. The Dylan at SFO

11.9 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Christin

￥20,959

￥24,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

A hotel lobby with a glass door entrance, a reception desk, a large window, and a wall display of brochures.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a glass door entrance, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a dining area with wicker chairs, and a red wall with a clock.

3. Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport

11.1 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Dana

￥12,801

￥15,476 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and parked cars in the background.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a body of water and buildings. There is a desk with a telephone and a lamp.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, two patterned armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and potted plants.

A hotel sign for Bay Landing Hotel with a multi-story building in the background.

4. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

13.6 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Prakhar

￥22,243

￥25,079 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A modern lobby with a cityscape mural, a reception desk, seating area, and a door with blinds.

A modern kitchen with marble flooring, a bar area with stools, and a large window offering a view of the street.

A long, narrow hallway with a patterned carpet, white walls, and doors on both sides.

A laundry area with a washing machine and dryer, a sign indicating guest laundry use, and a door leading to a room.

5. Hotel Skye SFO

11 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

GABRIEL

￥18,264

￥21,860 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious, well-lit atrium with a high ceiling and skylight, featuring a central seating area with a sofa and armchairs, surrounded by a patterned rug.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a window with blinds.

A modern lobby with a sofa, yellow armchair, and a round coffee table.

A modern atrium with a glass ceiling, multiple levels, and indoor plants.

6. Hotel Aluxor SFO

11.1 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Cong

￥14,556

￥17,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, dining area with tables and chairs, and a decorative light fixture.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A self-service kiosk with a digital screen, a refrigerated snack vending machine, and a refrigerated beverage vending machine.

A parking garage with designated handicapped spaces, a charging station, and a security camera.

7. Hotel 1550 - SFO Airport

11.1 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

ABHISHEK

￥21,007

￥24,619 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A modern interior with a central bar area, seating, and a staircase.

A modern hotel with a curved glass facade, a prominent entrance, and a unique street lamp sculpture.

A modern hotel lobby with marble reception desks, large windows, and a central fire feature.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

8. Grand Hyatt at SFO

11.8 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Richard

￥48,609

￥54,294 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A hotel room with a fireplace, a dining area, a sofa, and a balcony with a view.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and elegant decor.

A building with a sign that reads "CAFFÈ".

A large white building with multiple windows and a flag.

9. Oceano Hotel and Spa

7.3 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Lydia

￥48,003

￥53,523 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a desk. There are three framed pictures on the wall.

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, a central seating area with chairs and a table, and a mezzanine level with a railing.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for 'The Atrium Hotel'.

A reception area with a tiled counter, a fire extinguisher, a window with a view, and a wall-mounted coffee station.

10. The Atrium Hotel

11.9 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Ramesh

￥20,082

￥24,145 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

An outdoor patio with wooden furniture, a chessboard, and hanging floral decorations.

An outdoor patio with wooden furniture, string lights, and hanging floral decorations.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A cozy room with wooden walls, a bench, a table, and string lights.

11. The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

11.1 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Edward

￥27,648

￥32,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A multi-level hotel atrium with a central open space, multiple seating areas, and a glass ceiling.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of the city and water.

A modern hotel atrium with a central open space, multiple floors, and a glass ceiling.

A bar area with multiple screens displaying sports events, a well-stocked bar with various bottles, and seating for guests.

12. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

13.5 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Christopher

￥30,675

￥39,348 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A coastal beach with rocky cliffs and clear blue waters.

A modern kitchen with a large island, a black and white backsplash, and a neon sign reading "Inn at Rockaway."

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a wooden table, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, built-in sink, and a compact refrigerator.

13. Inn at Rockaway San Francisco Pacifica

5.2 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Mark

￥20,429

￥23,790 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean.

A swimming pool with clear views of the ocean, large windows, and a wooden ceiling structure.

A hotel lobby with a seating area, large windows, and a view of the outside.

A coastal road with a beach and rocky cliffs.

14. Pacifica Beach Hotel

4 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

LaStar

￥25,029

￥29,096 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A room with a blue sofa, a small table with a plant and a champagne bucket, and a view of trees through large windows.

A multi-story hotel with bay windows and a well-maintained lawn.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a painting of the ocean on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

15. Harbor View Inn

7.1 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Helen

￥25,330

￥31,101 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, television, and a microwave.

A gym with cardio machines, weight machines, and a TV screen.

A hotel with a prominent entrance, a covered walkway, and a parking area.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee station, and seating areas.

16. Hotel Nova SFO

13 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Chintan

￥18,405

￥21,513 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A beach with rocky terrain and a clear view of the ocean.

A reception area with a mounted fish decoration, a signboard for Sea Breeze Motel, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, white bedding, a nightstand, a lamp, and a large mirror.

A motel with a large sign reading "SeaBreeze Motel" and a view of parked cars and a hill in the background.

17. Sea Breeze Motel

5.1 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Dana

￥23,201

￥26,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a curved wooden balcony, and a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a television, and large windows allowing natural light.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

An outdoor patio with a tiled floor, a round table with chairs, and an umbrella.

18. Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

16.9 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Chris

￥19,059

￥21,908 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with blinds.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a shelf with a box.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white towel rack, and a small shelf.

A motel with a sign for Ritz Inn, a parking lot, and a building with multiple rooms and balconies.

19. Ritz Inn San Francisco SFO Airport

11 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Lethe

￥13,267

￥15,224 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel lobby with seating, snack shelves, and a refrigerator.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, booths, and high chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A gym with exercise equipment, a mirrored wall, and a staircase.

20. Hampton Inn San Francisco-Daly City

14.5 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Linda

￥29,872

￥33,813 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hotel Aura SFO	9.0 Wonderful 2,655 reviews	View
The Dylan at SFO	9.2 Wonderful 1,890 reviews	View
Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport	8.6 Excellent 1,092 reviews	View
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 4,953 reviews	View
Hotel Skye SFO	9.0 Wonderful 2,011 reviews	View

Top Gray Whale Cove State Beach Hotel Reviews

Pacifica Beach Hotel

8/10 Good

"Difficult to find room,elevator didn't work,no wash clothes. Our bed was not comfortable. Black out curtains did not cover windows. However, staff was very helpful, room was large with partial view. Coffee in lobby was great. Quiet"

anchor inn pacifica

8/10 Good

"We had a problem with the pullout. Someone came and fixed it but it still wasn’t great. They should invest in a better one for the price of the stay. Also provide sheets/pillows for it so we don’t have to ask. It smelled really strong of cleaning products so we had to open windows. Great location and cute place though and right next to beach!"

Oceanview Family Retreat with Saltwater Hot Tub – Steps from the Beach

8/10 Good

"Great views and location. However, bedrooms and bathrooms were clean but a bit more rundown than anticipated. Bath mat was fairly damp upon arrival"

Ocean View Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommend. Convenient location. Next to it very nice dining spot. Staff is very nice and polite."

Spectacular California Oceanfront Seaside Haven

10/10 Excellent

"This was the most welcoming rental! The hosts think of everything. The surprises they left were absolutely delightful. The location is secluded but close to just about everything you could want or need. The sunsets were some of the best I have ever seen and watching them from the hot tub was so relaxing. We tried some of the delicious nearby restaurants and were able to cook some too. There is great hiking nearby, both near the coast and among the redwoods. The highlight was the whale watching from the property. It was mesmerizing!"

Spacious Pacifica Beach Home Sleeps 14 Game Room

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay! No issues here"

Cabo San Pedro - S.F. Ocean Views - Penthouse

8/10 Good

"Beautiful view, clean and comfortable!"

San Francisco Bay area: Elegant Pacific Ocean View, sleeps 10, gourmet kitchen

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the house, views are stunning, gourmet kitchen was great as our family loves to cook. Hot tub nice and hot. Beautiful artwork and furnishings. Excellent location."

Oceanview Beach Home – Walk to Beach, Trails, Food, Family Activities

10/10 Excellent

"The house is very nice, clean, and near the beach. The host was very easy to communicate with and always friendly, accommodating, understanding, and timely with responses to any issues I had. The house has nice views of the beach from the second floor. Plus, the host is pet friendly, which was key for us since we were there to compete in the World Dog Surfing Championships that weekend."

Other attractions near Gray Whale Cove State Beach

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and a clear blue ocean.

Montara State Beach

9.4/10 (34 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Montara State Beach during your travels in Montara? Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunrises.

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A beach at sunset with silhouettes of people and waves.

Pacifica State Beach

9.2/10 (258 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Pacifica State Beach during your travels in Pacifica? Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

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A rocky beach with waves crashing against a cliff and a large rock formation in the distance.

Rockaway Beach

9.2/10 (378 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Rockaway Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Pacifica.

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A coastal trail leading to a beach with ocean waves, a clear sky, and distant hills.

Mori Point

Explore the great outdoors at Mori Point, a lovely green space in Pacifica.

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A coastal landscape with a beach, golf course, and city in the background.

Sharp Park Beach

9.0/10 (72 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sharp Park Beach during your trip to Pacifica?

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University of Surfing

7.8/10 (27 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to University of Surfing during your stay in Pacifica. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the hiking trails.

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JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve

9.8/10 (21 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve and also enjoy the hiking trails in Moss Beach. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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San Francisco Bay Discovery Site

You can find out about the history of Park Pacifica with a trip to San Francisco Bay Discovery Site.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gray Whale Cove State Beach?

Gray Whale Cove State Beach is located in Montara. Travelers like the surrounding area for its beaches. You'll find 188 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Gray Whale Cove State Beach?

Pacifica Beach Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located 2.5 mi (4 km) from Gray Whale Cove State Beach. Other good options within a few miles include Ocean View Inn and anchor inn pacifica.

How many hotels will I find close to Gray Whale Cove State Beach?

Expedia has 188 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Gray Whale Cove State Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gray Whale Cove State Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Gray Whale Cove State Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Gray Whale Cove State Beach?

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What can I see and do near Gray Whale Cove State Beach?

Enjoy the outdoors at JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, Mori Point, or Pacifica Dog Park. Dip your toes in the water at Montara State Beach, Pacifica State Beach, and Rockaway Beach. Capistrano Road Beach, Mavericks Beach, and Pillar Point Harbor Beach are beautiful places to appreciate nature.

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Our top choices for Gray Whale Cove State Beach hotels

1. Hotel Aura SFO

2. The Dylan at SFO

3. Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport

4. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

5. Hotel Skye SFO

6. Hotel Aluxor SFO

7. Hotel 1550 - SFO Airport

8. Grand Hyatt at SFO

9. Oceano Hotel and Spa

10. The Atrium Hotel

11. The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

12. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

13. Inn at Rockaway San Francisco Pacifica

14. Pacifica Beach Hotel

15. Harbor View Inn

16. Hotel Nova SFO

17. Sea Breeze Motel

18. Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

19. Ritz Inn San Francisco SFO Airport

20. Hampton Inn San Francisco-Daly City

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Top Gray Whale Cove State Beach Hotel Reviews

Pacifica Beach Hotel

anchor inn pacifica

Oceanview Family Retreat with Saltwater Hot Tub – Steps from the Beach

Ocean View Inn

Spectacular California Oceanfront Seaside Haven

Spacious Pacifica Beach Home Sleeps 14 Game Room

Cabo San Pedro - S.F. Ocean Views - Penthouse

San Francisco Bay area: Elegant Pacific Ocean View, sleeps 10, gourmet kitchen

Oceanview Beach Home – Walk to Beach, Trails, Food, Family Activities

Other attractions near Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Montara State Beach

Pacifica State Beach

Rockaway Beach

Mori Point

Sharp Park Beach

University of Surfing

JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve

San Francisco Bay Discovery Site

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