Half Moon Bay is a small town on the California coast, south of San Francisco. A number of beaches along the bay include Half Moon Bay State Beach. The Coastside Trail leads north to Pillar Point, close to the huge waves of the Mavericks surf area. Nearby, Montara Mountain rises in the protected area of Rancho Corral of Earth.
The Purisima Creek redwood preserve is located on the slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains. You can admire the vastness of the big wave surf, the imposing coastal redwoods and, perhaps, our most famous visitors, the magnificent gray whales. Or enjoy the pleasures of more modest destinations, such as intimate family farms, small craft breweries, and quiet country roads. And as you may have heard, our famous pumpkins come in all sizes and shapes.
Schedule your class for a free excursion to the San Mateo coast and visit Half Moon Bay State Beach, Pescadero Marsh State Natural Preserve, or Bean Hollow State Beach. We offer a variety of practical programs for K-12 school groups that focus on coastal habitats. All tours last approximately 2 hours. We invite you to stay and have lunch at our picnic tables overlooking the beach.
You can complete the Poplar Beach annual parking permit application here Version OptionsVisiting Half Moon Bay BeachesHeadline. Or if you prefer to captain your own boat, close to the coast, a kayak rented by Half Moon Bay Kayak Company allows you to have a whole boat all to yourself. Half Moon Bay offers miles and miles of sprawling sandy beaches, offering a serene getaway and picturesque views along the Northern California coast. Half Moon Bay has a lot of outdoor fun waiting for visitors, whether you want to relax, go on an adventure, or enjoy both. The Half Moon Bay State Beach visitor center is located in Francis Beach and is open on Saturdays and Sundays (weather and volunteer availability allowing).
Half Moon Bay's historic main street features more than one hundred locally owned small businesses, including exclusive boutique stores, delicious restaurants, impressive art galleries, and plenty of free parking within walking distance of everything. The coastline encompasses the cities of Half Moon Bay, Miramar, Montara, Moss Beach, El Granada, San Gregorio, La Honda and Pescadero. Bicycles can be rented at Bike Works in Half Moon Bay and at Half Moon Bay Kayak Company in the harbor. Search all accommodations 1855 Zaballa House Aristocrat Hotel Beach House Hotel Cypress Inn On Miramar Beach Half Moon Bay Inn Half Moon Bay Lodge Harbor View Inn at Mavericks Mill Rose Inn Nantucket Whale Inn Ocean View Inn Oceano Hotel & Spa Quality Inn Seal Cove Inn The Miramar Inn and Suites The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay.
Half Moon Bay has become synonymous with big wave surfing, but the waters surrounding Surfer's Beach produce more modest waves that attract a wider audience. Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival Half Moon Bay Dream MachineSol's Fashioned 4 of July Parade Make It Main Street Nights of LightsLive Music. The shoreline of Half Moon Bay is home to a wealth of hiking spots, from lush redwood forests to rolling coastal slopes. Once you complete the form, print it out and submit it via USPS to 507-B Purissima Street, Half Moon Bay CA 94019. Tucked along the California coast, Half Moon Bay welcomes visitors from around the state and the world.
The Visit Half Moon Bay website is a cooperative effort of the Half Moon Bay Shore Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau, the Half Moon Bay Hotel Business Improvement District, and the Half Moon Bay Downtown Association.
