Half Moon Bay State Beach

Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County, California · State Beach

A scenic stretch of coastal beaches along San Mateo County, featuring sandy shores, dunes, and coastal bluffs connected by the Coastal Trail, popular for walking, picnicking, fishing, and camping.

Campgrounds

• Francis Beach Campground — Year-round · 41 tent sites · reserve
• Sweetwood Group Camping — March – December · 1 tent sites · reserve

Top trails

• The Beach at Half Moon Bay — 4.0 mi out & back
• California Coastal Trail — 10.3 mi one way
• Cowell-Purisima Trail — 3.2 mi one way
• Coastside Trail — 2.4 mi one way
• Coastside Horse Trail — 1.2 mi one way

Coordinates: 37.4808, -122.4517.

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