Devil’s Slide Historical Landmark/viewpoint

Very beautiful scenery!
So glad I came here. My friend and I actually didn’t have plans to go here but we ended up at Devil’s Slide. The waves were mesmerizing and the cliffs were breathtaking. We managed to catch the sunset go down and radiate the sky with exquisite colors.
I would love to come back here again and explore more of the area!

This really was an easy trail. It is well paved, and has separate lanes for bikes and pedestrians. I think next time we come, we will bring scooters/​skateboards/​bikes. It looks fun to go down that hill. The distance is a little over one mile, with some degree of incline, not difficult at all on foot. If you park at the south end, it may be easier to get back on the freeway since there is a light. There are 2 clean stalls of restroom on each end of the trail. And if you walked a little further (south), you can explore the old bunker. The bunker is sealed, so you can’t actually get in it, but I have seen people climb on top (not sure that is recommended). There is plenty of room around the bunker to rest & take photos.

This was my second time walking this trail. Despite a bit of gray/​overcast, the views are still spectacular. Definitely a nice easy walking trail with gorgeous views of the Pacific.

A beautiful hike about 20 minutes south of San Francisco. It doesn’t get much better than this, folks. Hwy 1, the pacific ocean, majestic cliffs. A reminder why living in the Bay Area is a gift. The trail is paved so it is great for strollers and kids. There are also bathrooms on both ends.
Parking is limited so arrive early on a weekend. It can get a little windy and there isn’t any shade so be prepared.

Just visited the newly opened Devil’s slide cliff side trail. I most say it is the most beautiful trail I have ever been on. The trail begins about one mile north on devils slide coming from Montara (there is also a trail head on the Pacifica side of the slide) just before the new tunnel entrance. There are two parking lots on the south side (the only reason I have this review four stars is because parking lots are way to small) the trail it self is on a little over a 1−½ miles but on a clear day you look out over the cliffs and can see Marin and the Farllone islands. I am not sure what government agency did all the signage but they nailed it. Absolutely beautiful trail. FYI DO NOT PARK ANYWHERE BUT THE DESIGNATED PARKING SPOTS, the sheriff deputies are out in full force writing parking tickets.

The new path is spectacular. You can now walk and bike the relatively steep section of the 1 that was forever under construction and that goes around
the main bluff between Pacifica and Half Moon Bay. Parking is WOEFULLY limited. If driving south better to go throughout the tunnel and try your chance on the South side. Great job San Mateo Parks.
Oh — it is irritating that they have the location wrong on Unilocal

It’s amazing that we’re still going to the beach in December. The whales are headed south, so you may see some steamclouds as they clear their lungs. We saw a few yesterday, but didn’t get a close-​up, dazzling show as we did last Spring. The beach wasn’t cold, but wasn’t warm enough for me to disrobe and soak in the sun, though my companion wasn’t as chilled…
We drive past Grey Whale Cove every day, and some days, we just can’t pass the beauty. The waves are huge related to some kind of recent surge warning and it makes for heartstopping natural drama against the rocks and shoreline. I believe communing with nature reduces stress, so I/​we stop when we can and exist contemplatively and appreciatively in its midst. It’s strengthening. I highly recommend it.
Additionally, not too long ago, we got the nerve to carry a surfboard down. For beginners, this riotous crashing wave cove did prove to be quite challenging. We picked a rough day. Just pushing a board through the breakline looked like a Herculean task from where I was sitting. Check the surf before biting off that chore!

The other recent review here was excellent and, even though again, I haven’t been here recently, the second review makes me wonder whether, somehow, if the actual cliff-​roadway past the Devil’s Slide is to be cut/​blocked off with the Tunnel Project… It sure would be nice if, somehow, the County/​State made provisions for experienced hikers to be allowed to hike down along the old cliff-​road and even to then, be allowed to climb up from that roadway to the lookout-​points noted in my original review here! This view, although probably one of the most dangerous in San Mateo County, is surely the Most Spectacular, and should not be denied to those who have already surmounted such as Half Dome and other spectacular venues! Does anyone know if any governmental agency is making provisions for limited hiking-​access to this wonderfully spectacular San Mateo County Coastside? Also, it would be wonderful if someone might be a photographer or videographer, to be able to even present live, from these lookouts themselves, the views here, for the world to see on-​record (video or print)!

Better experience it while it’s still here, because it looks like Devil’s Slide will not be open much longer once the tunnel project is in full effect. Minus one star because it is dangerous. Beautifully dangerous. Just you and your car hugging the wall yet snaking along the edge of massively steep cliffs and the expansive mass of ocean below you and as far as you can see. If you are ever taking a drive down south, I would highly suggest this route. I cannot attest to the look out points themselves (the last time I took Devil’s Slide down to Montara/​Half Moon Bay everything appeared to be fenced off) but the lack of stopping points does not take away from this beautiful stretch of Highway 1.