Half Moon Bay State Beach
Current Crowd Level
🟡Moderate
Some visitors, parking usually available
Best: Weekday mornings
Half Moon Bay State Beach stretches four miles along the San Mateo County coast, offering the most accessible beach camping in the San Francisco Bay Area. Four campgrounds sit just steps from the sand, making it the top destination for Bay Area residents looking for an easy coastal overnight. The area also hosts world-famous big wave surfing at Mavericks in winter.
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Entrance Fee
Free
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Permits
Not Needed
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Dogs
Allowed
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Accessibility
Accessible
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