Half Moon Bay State Beach

California State Beach · San Mateo County

Hours8am - Sunset
Entrance fee$10 / vehicle
CountySan Mateo
CampingYes

Half Moon Bay State Beach entrance fee

$10 per vehicle

Half Moon Bay State Beach hours

8am - Sunset

Hours as published by California State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Half Moon Bay State Beach

Four miles of sand and gentle dune on the San Mateo coast, reliably cool and open to the horizon. Shore fishing, a coastal trail and campsites just behind the beach.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🚲 Biking
  • 🏊 Swimming
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • ⛵ Boating
  • 🐎 Equestrian
  • 🐦 Birding
  • 🧭 Geocaching

Amenities & facilities

  • 🏕️ Campsites
  • 🚿 Showers
  • 🚻 Restrooms
  • 👥 Group Sites
  • 🚐 RV Dump Station
  • 🌿 Nature Center
  • ♿ Accessible Facilities

Camping options

  • Tent camping
  • RV access
  • Group campsites
  • Hike-and-bike campsites

Contact

Phone650-726-8819

Address95 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

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