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Poplar Beach
4.7★ · 1,193 Google ratings · Half Moon Bay, California
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
270 ft away · paid · fills up
Restrooms
Yes · 125 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
Map of Poplar Beach
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1Parking260 ft from the listing2Restrooms125 yd from the listing3Picnic tables160 ft 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 11 visitors · 2017–2026
Excellent for sunset viewing and picnics
The beach offers wide sandy expanse, benches with ocean views, and a paved coastal trail perfect for relaxed day trips.
Arrive before 10am on weekends
The parking lot fills quickly, especially on sunny days and weekends, forcing latecomers to park on nearby residential streets.
Download the Flowbird parking app
The ticket machine frequently malfunctions, making the mobile app the most reliable way to pay the $10 daily fee.
Not suitable for swimming
Strong undertows, rip currents, and cold water make this beach better for wading and relaxation than actual swimming.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
63°F · overcast
Water
60°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
4.7 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
9 mph from the SW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 06:09 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:36 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:23 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:30 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Poplar St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, United States
🅿 Parking 270 ft from the listing
🚽 Restrooms 125 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Poplar Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 270 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Poplar Beach?
550 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 7 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Poplar Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 125 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
