Half Moon Bay State Beach
Four miles of broad, sandy beaches stretch out to welcome visitors to Half Moon Bay. This picturesque setting is ideal for sunbathing, fishing, and picnicking. Half Moon Bay State Beach offers four different beach day-use parking lots to choose from: Francis, Venice, Dunes, and Roosevelt, as well as a campground that provides accommodations for those who wish to visit longer.
Half Moon Bay State Beach Visitor Center is located at Francis Beach and is open Saturdays and Sundays (weather and volunteer availability permitting). Admission to the Visitor Center is free. The center is accessible to those with disabilities. Come on in and learn about the exciting world of the beach while experiencing the cultural history of the coastside.
Sweetwood Group Camp offers large groups the opportunity to camp on the coast. Located 2.5 miles north of Francis Beach, between Venice and Dunes Beaches, Sweetwood has a large field with a picnic area and fire ring nestled among a cypress tree grove. It is available for $165/night for groups of up to 50 people and 12 vehicles. Sweetwood is limited to tent-only camping, no recreational vehicles or trailers allowed. Pit toilets available, no running water.
Information website: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30736
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Bookings: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30736