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# Half Moon Bay State Beach

San Mateo · California Department of Parks and Recreation

PLAN YOUR VISIT

## The practical details.

**Managing agency**: California Department of Parks and Recreation

**Telephone**: [(650) 726-8819](tel:6507268819)

**Hours**: 8am - Sunset

[Official park information](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=531)

We have not yet verified entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

## Weather & forecast

National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.4665&lon=-122.445)

## About Half Moon Bay State Beach

Half Moon Bay State Beach is listed in official public-land records for San Mateo, California and is managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation. Our research into visitor facilities is ongoing. Check the managing agency’s information for public entrances, permitted activities, and current access.

## Activities & facilities

[Camping ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/camping)[Boating ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/boating)[Picnicking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/picnicking)[Interpretive programs ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/interpretive-programs)[Fishing ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/fishing)[Beach visits ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/beach-visits)[Swimming ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/swimming)[Surfing ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/surfing)[Geocaching ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/geocaching)[Biking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/biking)[Hiking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/hiking)[Horseback riding ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/horseback-riding)Tent CampingGroup CampsitesHike-and-Bike CampsitesRV Dump StationRV AccessParkingRestrooms / ShowersOutdoor ShowersDrinking Water AvailableWheelchair AccessiblePicnic AreasEnv. Learning/Visitor CenterExhibits and ProgramsInterpretive ExhibitsBeach AreaVista PointNature & Wildlife ViewingWindsurfing/SurfingFamily ProgramsBike TrailsHiking TrailsHorseback Riding

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

## Mapped hiking trails.

OpenStreetMap routes that intersect recorded park boundaries. Distances cover each route’s mapped California portion, which may extend beyond this park. Check official maps and current access rules.

- [Cowell-Purisima Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/cowell-purisima-trail-osm-3871740)3.2 mapped mi

[All mapped hiking routes ↗](https://caparks.org/trails)

Trail data © [OpenStreetMap contributors](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright) · [ODbL](https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/)

## Find your way.

Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

[Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=531)

## Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 20, 2026.

- [California State Parks visitor directory](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21805) · Oct 20, 2026

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## Nearby parks.

Within 35 miles in a straight line. Travel distances and entrances vary.

[All parks](https://caparks.org/parks)

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Boating · Fishing](https://caparks.org/parks/gray-whale-cove-state-beach)

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### Pacifica State Beach

Fishing · Beach visits](https://caparks.org/parks/pacifica-state-beach)