Beaches & Parks

There are many beaches and parks along the Half Moon Bay Coastside for you to explore during your trip to the Coast. We have provided a list below to help you in your search for the perfect redwood park, beach, or birding marsh to enjoy during your visit.

Beaches and Parks

• Ano Nuevo State Reserve and Interpretive Center | Trails
• Bean Hollow (and Pebble Beach) | Trails
• Burleigh Murray State Park | Trails
• Butano State Park | Trails
• Coastside Trail
• Cowell State Beach | Trails
• Fitzgerald Marine Reserve | Tide Schedule
• Half Moon Bay State Beaches | Trails

NOTE: Half Moon Bay State Beaches includes:

• Surfers Beach
• Roosevelt Beach
• Dunes Beach
• Venice Beach
• Francis Beach
• Poplar Beach

• Heritage Grove | Trails
• Huddart Park | Trails
• Mavericks
• McNee Ranch State Park | Trails
• Memorial County Park | Trails
• Montara State Beach
• Pescadero Creek Park | Trails
• Pescadero State Beach
• Pomponio State Beach
• Purisima Creek Redwoods | Trails
• Sam McDonald Park | Trails
• San Gregorio Clothing Optional Beach
• San Gregorio State Beach
• Wunderlich Park | Trails

Birding

• Pescadero Marsh
• Pillar Point Marsh

Please note that fires are not allowed on beaches and several of the beaches and parks along the coast require that your dog be leashed. In some cases, dogs are prohibited. Click here for a list of San Mateo County State Parks that allow dogs.