Half Moon Bay State Beach
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Location: County: San Mateo. Nearest City: Half Moon Bay. See map 1.
Campsites, facilities: There are 51 sites for tents or RVs up to 36 feet long. Piped water, fire rings and grills, barbecues, and picnic tables are provided. A sanitary disposal station and flush toilets are available. Leashed pets are permitted.
Reservations, fees: No reservations; $16 per night, $5 for each additional vehicle, $1 pet fee.
Contact: Phone the beach at 1-650-726-8819, 1-650-726-6238, or 1-415-330-6300.
Half Moon Bay SB
95 Kelly Ave
Half Moon Bay CA 94019Operating hours, seasons: Call beach for information.
Park Kiosk Hours:
- Hi Season: 8am-8pm
- Lo Season: Varies
Directions: In Half Moon Bay at the junction of Highway 1 and Highway 92, turn south on Highway 1 and drive about a mile to Kelly Avenue. Turn right (west) on Kelly Avenue and drive two miles to the park entrance.
Weather, clothing: The weather can be changeable; layered clothing is recommended.
Trip notes: Half Moon Bay State Beach is actually four smaller beaches, with a total of two miles of sandy shore. The park features a trail for horseback riding that runs behind the beach parallel to the ocean frontage. Nearby private stables rent horses for rides along the beach. The beach is a popular location for camping, picnicking, surfing, and surf fishing. Swimming is not advised. During summer months, this park often fills to capacity with campers touring Highway 1. The campground has level, grassy sites for tents, a clean parking area for RVs, and a state beach available just a short walk away. Side trips include Princeton and Pillar Point Marina, seven miles north on Highway 1, where fishing and whale watching trips are possible.
Where to go Camping -H-1-
Miwok Lodge 439