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Half Moon Bay State Beach
4.7★ · 197 Google ratings · Half Moon Bay, California
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 150 yd away · paid
Walk
225 yd · 3 min
Restrooms
Yes · 150 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
60°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
4.6 miles of shoreline
Sand
320 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Mixed · 17% of 239 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Wed 8am
Map of Half Moon Bay State Beach
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1Parking and restrooms150 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2023–2026
Plan for unpredictable weather
Bring a jacket even in summer, as conditions can shift from sunny to cloudy and rainy within hours.
Wade through shallow lagoon first
Expect to cross 12-18 inches of water for about 20 feet before reaching the sand.
Visit on weekday mornings
Parking is easier and crowds are minimal on Friday late mornings and weekdays generally.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
63°F · fog
Water
60°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
4.7 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
9 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 06:09 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:36 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:23 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:35 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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QuietBusy
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Plan your visit
📍 2 Venice Blvd, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
🅿 Parking 150 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 225 yd away, about 3 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 150 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Half Moon Bay State Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 150 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Half Moon Bay State Beach?
225 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 3 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Half Moon Bay State Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 150 yd from the listing.
When is Half Moon Bay State Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 8am and the busiest at Sun 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
