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Half Moon Bay State Beach
Half Moon Bay State Beach is a protected beach in the state park system of California, USA, located in San Mateo County on the Pacific coast. It is known for its strong waves, which make it popular with surfers. The beach is 2.5 miles (4 km) long and is backed by coastal bluffs covered with native grasses and wildflowers. It is located near the historic town of Half Moon Bay and is a popular destination for swimming, fishing, picnicking, beachcombing, and surfing. The beach also offers a variety of wildlife viewing opportunities, including seals, sea lions, and migrating whales.
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User Reviews
Gregory Golie
I absolutely loved it. Went for my birthday and loved it. Camped next to the beach and enjoyed listening to the waves crash all night long.
Joyce Rodriguez
This is a public beach with ample picnic tables. It also has campground. Parking is $10.00 for day use to the beach. I walked by the water side and reach poplar beach…
Michelle Riley
Super cute RV park-ish campground. A couple people did have tents but it’s mostly an RV park. The best sites back up to the ocean and each has its own sandy path to the beach and its own little sandy area at the top of the hill to put chairs that overlooks the ocean and sunset.
Nidhi Baid
Such a beautiful location, easy access to beach and there are showers and flushable toilets! Most of the campsites are designed for RVs but work great for tent camping as well. They have running water, picnic table and fire pit. Do carry cash if you want firewood from the camp host, it was $15 when we visited. But also this campsite is in 6 min driving distance to Safeway, so easy to get firewood or anything you forgot from there. Sunset walk along the beach was our favorite. Also biking the half moon bay trail, oh so gorgeous! Can’t wait to camp here again
Angelica K
I had the opportunity to camp here a few weeks ago and loved every moment! There were lots of RV campers while we did the traditional tent and car. Our group were in sites #13 and #14 if I'm not mistaken, and are a close but also a good distance away from the bathrooms as well as right in front of the bike paths. There is a small visitor entrance by the front before you enter and a day use parking lot for day visitors. It's a $10 parking fee. From what I caught of the remaining sunset light, it is so beautiful. The wildflowers are amazing. I'm glad we went before it was too hot, so there were basically no bugs. Since it's close to the beach, it's very windy so definitely bundle up for those chilly nights. I could hear the ocean every night which was so soothing and also helped knock me out lol. Camping is one of my favorite activities and I'm so grateful to be able to go this year. Have fun, remember to pack out what you bring in and leave no trace, respect wildlife and stay present. Happy camping!