The Beach at Half Moon Bay

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

4.0 mi · Out & back.

A gentle curve of fine white sand backed by coastal grasslands with the Santa Cruz Mountains as a backdrop, made up of four connected beaches. Watch for harbor seals, pelicans, and migrating whales while beachcombing or tide pooling.

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