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Half Moon Bay State Beach


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Gregory Golie

August 19, 2025

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

August 11, 2025

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

August 09, 2025

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

June 01, 2025

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

June 01, 2025

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!

Joe S

May 05, 2025

50 bucks for a tent. Crazy. On a motorcycle, but I shouldn't need the same space as an RV. I just want to sleep. Wouldn't come here again. Beautiful beach though.

Brian Greeson

April 02, 2025

Excellent campground. Came through here on a bicycle tour. They had plenty of quiet spots available with flat dry shaded areas to pitch a tent. Would definitely come again.

Zachary Coan

November 09, 2024

We had booked site 16 which is adjacent to the beach and has a 30a electric hook up. The dump station is nearby and there are water spigots throughout. Great location and price, though it can be competitive to get a reservation on weekends/holidays.

nicole clavejo

July 22, 2024

My family has been coming here for years. I love this place! Unfortunately, I have a few complaints this year. They need to keep the homeless out of the showers. At night, they run out of toilet paper. They could clean restrooms more often. This last visit, we were on campsite #39 and had no electricity, so we had to move to #40. We were charged for parking twice, and I believe it was confusion because we moved.

Gaby Bacurin

May 10, 2024

This campground is clean and beautiful. There are numerous trails you can take - some with your dog and some without. Dogs are not allowed on the beach; however, there is a beach further down within walking distance that is dog friendly and horse friendly. The premier sites have electrical hookups. It's quite windy and refreshing and the sunsets are breathtaking.