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Half Moon Bay State Beach

Half Moon Bay, CA U.S.A.

95 Kelly Ave.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
U.S.A.
650-726-8819
800-444-7275 Reservations
650-726-8820
Open Year-Round Entry Fee Charged
State Park Information

Home to four small beaches, Half Moon Bay State Beach offers visitors two miles of beautiful sandy beaches.

A special attraction of the beach is the horseback trail and nearby private stables with rental horses. The trail skirts the beach, running parallel to the ocean.

Surfing, surf fishing, picnicking and camping are also popular activities here. The Francis Campground was recently remodeled.

Swimming is not recommended.

Campers enjoy unique campsites, including special sites for hikers and bicyclists. Some of the family campsites are wheelchair-accessible.

The park is located one-half mile west of Hwy. 1 on Kelly Avenue in Half Moon Bay.

Outdoor Activities
Activities Column 1 Activities Column 2 Activities Column 3
Camping available Freshwater Fishing not available Visitor Center available
Hiking available Saltwater Fishing available Children's Activities available
Backpacking available Guided Tours not available
Rock Climbing not available Scenic Drives not available
Horse Trails available Big Game Hunting not available Picnicking available
Wheelchair Trails/Ramps available Upland Hunting not available Off-Road Vehicles not available
Waterfowl Hunting not available Lodging Nearby available
Restaurants Nearby available
Canoeing not available
Kayaking available Cross-Country Skiing not available
Rafting not available Downhill Skiing not available Bird-Watching available
Beaches available Snowboarding not available Nature Viewing available
Boat Launch not available Snowshoeing not available Historic Sites not available
Snowmobiling not available
Ice Skating not available
Mountain Biking available Winter Camping not available
Touring available

Photo credits in order: Courtesy of California

State Park Information

, http://cal-parks.ca.gov.

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