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

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

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

A modern waiting area with a flat-screen TV, two sofas, two armchairs, and a yellow ottoman.

1. Hotel Aura SFO

11 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Charles

HK$883

HK$1,052 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel entrance with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden area.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel, a beige sofa, a round glass coffee table, and a view of the sea through a large window.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the sea and a distant airplane. There is a bed, two chairs, a desk with a lamp, and a television.

A modern dining area with tables set for service, large windows, and a prominent abstract art piece on the wall.

2. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

15.3 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Yvonne

HK$959

HK$1,090 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 reception area with a green wall, a sofa, a lamp, and a bookshelf.

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

3. The Dylan at SFO

11.9 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Roneisha

HK$998

HK$1,183 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with blinds, a small table, and a bench.

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

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

4. Hotel Skye SFO

11 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Laurie

HK$911

HK$1,090 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

The exterior of Gateway Suites hotel with a prominent sign, large windows, and a well-maintained garden area.

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 dining area with wicker chairs, and a red wall with a clock.

5. Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport

11.1 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Julian

HK$627

HK$759 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

Yazell

HK$756

HK$913 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern outdoor lounge area with a fire feature, seating, and large windows offering city views.

A modern building with a blue-lit entrance, a stop sign, and a clear sky.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and pendant lighting.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table, a fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

7. Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport Millbrae Station

12.1 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Angie

HK$1,514

HK$1,741 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, glass doors, and a clear sky.

A modern cafe with yellow chairs, a bar area, and large windows.

An outdoor seating area with modern furniture and string lights.

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and lounge chairs.

8. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

12.8 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Scott

HK$1,130

HK$1,299 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV mounted above a fireplace, and a door leading to a bathroom.

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

9. The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

11.1 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Alissa

HK$1,153

HK$1,370 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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

A hotel room with a bed, a green sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

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

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

16.9 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Miguel

HK$1,059

HK$1,218 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A breakfast bar with various food items and a sign that says "Healthy."

11. Hotel Nova SFO

13 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Anne

HK$918

HK$1,073 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bar area with a curved wooden counter, bar stools, and a glass display case filled with bottles.

A hotel lobby with blue seating, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A hotel room with a sofa set, a coffee table, a TV, and a patterned carpet.

12. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

13 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Lori

HK$840

HK$983 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a large window overlooking a body of water.

A spacious indoor area with a bar, multiple seating arrangements, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel lobby with round tables, comfortable seating, a bar area, and large windows offering a view of the city.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a blue armchair, and a coffee table.

13. San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront

13.3 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

sam

HK$1,061

HK$1,400 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a high ceiling with chandeliers.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a large orange sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

A hotel with a brick pathway, lush greenery, and a balcony with a railing.

A modern interior with a seating area, a bar, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

11.2 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Xiaoshi

HK$1,033

HK$1,187 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 multi-story hotel with a classic facade, a prominent entrance with a red door, and a balcony on the second floor.

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

15. Hotel 1550 - SFO Airport

11.1 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Larry

HK$976

HK$1,145 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A modern outdoor lounge area with seating, fire pits, and large umbrellas.

A modern living room with a stone wall fireplace, leather chairs, and a wooden floor.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, featuring a patterned carpet and pendant lighting.

A hotel entrance with a dark facade, glass doors, and a welcoming outdoor area with potted plants and a carpeted path.

16. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

14.7 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Suan

HK$1,087

HK$1,236 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

17. The Atrium Hotel

11.9 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Ramesh

HK$849

HK$1,030 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, wicker chairs, and umbrellas.

A snack bar with a refrigerated drink cooler, shelves stocked with snacks, and a wall with a moss-like texture labeled "CRATE".

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a spacious entrance, outdoor seating area, and a parking lot.

A modern living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and decorative shelves.

18. Courtyard San Francisco Airport Burlingame

14.8 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Matthew

HK$1,017

HK$1,160 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a small table, and a view of the sea.

A modern cafe with a counter, seating area, and menu boards.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

19. The Westin San Francisco Airport

12.9 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

steven

HK$1,051

HK$1,485 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A covered entrance with a wooden pergola, stone pillars, and a pathway leading to a building entrance.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a seating area with a sofa, and a dining area in the background.

A hotel lobby with a seating area featuring red and beige chairs, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug. Large windows provide views of the street outside.

An outdoor seating area with wooden picnic tables and red umbrellas.

20. Hampton Inn & Suites San Francisco-Burlingame-Airport South

13.2 km from Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Manoj

HK$865

HK$1,001 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Gray Whale Cove State Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Aura SFO	9.0 Wonderful 2,649 reviews	View
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront	8.8 Excellent 3,230 reviews	View
The Dylan at SFO	9.2 Wonderful 1,905 reviews	View
Hotel Skye SFO	9.0 Wonderful 2,053 reviews	View
Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport	8.8 Excellent 1,143 reviews	View

Top Gray Whale Cove State Beach Hotel Reviews

Ocean View Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and wish that we had stayed longer than just 1 night! The balcony with ocean view was a lovely touch and the front desk staff were wonderful! Note - there is no breakfast as stated on Expedia, but we grabbed a quick coffee and bite to eat at Soul Grind Coffee Roasters in the morning (highly recommend)."

Pacifica Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the location right across from beach, best part was jacuzzi in our rooms! Will absolutely stay again. Very helpful staff and fresh coffee at reception."

anchor inn pacifica

8/10 Good

"Great location, walk to coffee shops and the beach. Room was lovely, nice kitchen, and seating area. Bed was comfy. Bathroom was large. Couldn’t figure out how to run just one shower head. Be careful where the shower head aims because seal wasn’t great at door and the first time we showered the water ran out and the floor was very slippery! Only downside was the car lights that lit up the room off and on all night. It was a lovely spot and would stay here again for sure."

Coastal Charm: Inviting 3 BR Montara Home

10/10 Excellent

"Clean Everything you might need in the kitchen.Great back yard with fire pit."

Entire Private Coastal Retreat - Spectacular Ocean Views w/Hot Tub

10/10 Excellent

"Gorgeous, clean and comfy house! We thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful home."

Relax And Enjoy The California Coast From This Lovely Private Suite

10/10 Excellent

"My husband, son, our fur baby “Lacee” and I had a wonderful getaway! Our host thought about everything; from Starbucks coffee to beach chairs and towels.Very comfortable apartment, including the double air mattress. The shower was perfect too.Fabulous location across the street from Montara State Beach!Now back to the heat where the temperature is 30 degrees hotter!We hope to visit again!Thank you."

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

10/10 Excellent

"House is in very good condition. All the rooms have good furniture. Kitchen has nice appliances. Appreciated that host provided free coffee. Location is very good. It is right across from a nice beach and not too far from San Francisco. We had a very comfortable stay with our family."

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

10/10 Excellent

"The hot tub was a great perk!"

Secluded Forest Oasis - Your Ultimate Retreat Awaits!

10/10 Excellent

"Incredibly kind and responsive host and spectacular home! Thoughtfully furnished and equipped. Stunning home and even more stunning, private forest feel. Perfect for large groups or families! The only thing to note is that there is only one bathroom that is not inside a bedroom and it is on the lowest level. This was completely fine for us but just helpful to know in case a group needs to take that into consideration."

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 care-free 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 care-free 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 holiday is part of your travel plans, Rockaway Beach might be the perfect place to visit 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 savour 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 stop at 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. Travellers 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 traveller 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 be able to find close to Gray Whale Cove State Beach?

Expedia has 188 hotels and other accommodation options 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 room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Gray Whale Cove State Beach.

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 Sharp Park 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. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

3. The Dylan at SFO

4. Hotel Skye SFO

5. Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport

6. Hotel Aluxor SFO

7. Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport Millbrae Station

8. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

9. The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

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

11. Hotel Nova SFO

12. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

13. San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

15. Hotel 1550 - SFO Airport

16. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

17. The Atrium Hotel

18. Courtyard San Francisco Airport Burlingame

19. The Westin San Francisco Airport

20. Hampton Inn & Suites San Francisco-Burlingame-Airport South

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Top Gray Whale Cove State Beach Hotel Reviews

Ocean View Inn

Pacifica Beach Hotel

anchor inn pacifica

Coastal Charm: Inviting 3 BR Montara Home

Entire Private Coastal Retreat - Spectacular Ocean Views w/Hot Tub

Relax And Enjoy The California Coast From This Lovely Private Suite

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

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

Secluded Forest Oasis - Your Ultimate Retreat Awaits!

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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