Home to Point Montara Lighthouse, whose cast-iron tower was first built in 1881 at Cape Cod's Mayo Beach before being relocated to the California coast source
Community character
Montara is a small, semi-rural coastal community on the San Mateo County coast, bordered by open space and known for its beach and historic lighthouse. source
Point Montara Lighthouse
1875 light station whose cast-iron tower was relocated from Cape Cod, now an aid to navigation and a Hostelling International hostel source
Montara Mountain
Peak in the Santa Cruz Mountains rising to about 1,898 feet, with fire-road trails and coastal views source
Montara State Beach
Nearly one-mile sandy state beach popular with experienced surfers source
Rancho Corral de Tierra
Golden Gate National Recreation Area open space surrounding the town with trails climbing Montara Mountain source
