S.F. Bay Area
Half Moon Bay Attractions
Half Moon Bay / Coastside Beaches

Fun Half Moon Bay /
Coastside Beaches
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Take a brisk walk or enjoy a leisurely stroll along one of
Half Moon Bay's beautiful beaches.

Dunes Beach
From Hwy 1, turn west on Young Avenue, north of Half Moon Bay.

Francis Beach
From Hwy 1, turn west on Kelly Avenue (south of Highway 92) in Half Moon Bay. This is also the location of Half Moon Bay State Beach headquarters office. Francis Beach Photos

Poplar Beach
This is one of our favorite Half Moon Bay beaches. Bluff Top Coastal Park and its scenic walking path overlook Poplar Beach and the Pacific Ocean — the views
are spectacular.
More Beach Photos

Miramar Beach
and El Granada Beach
From Hwy 1, turn west on Magellan Avenue and left on Mirada Road.

Pelican Point Beach
Hwy 1 at Miramontes Point Road,
two miles south of Half Moon Bay.

Pescadero State Beach
Hwy 1 at Pescadero Road in Pescadero, 17 miles south of Half Moon Bay.

Pillar Point Marsh
Popular with bird-watchers and beach-hikers — located past Pillar Point Harbor in Princeton-by-the-Sea, 4 miles north of Half Moon Bay.
More Info and Photos

San Gregorio State Beach
Hwy 1 at Hwy 84/La Honda Road in San Gregorio, 12 miles south of Half Moon Bay.

Venice Beach
From Hwy 1, turn west on Venice Boulevard, north of Half Moon Bay

Maverick's Surfing
Click here for more info on Maverick's and the Maverick's Surf Contest

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