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Roosevelt Beach (CA 94019)
4.6★ · 232 Google ratings · Half Moon Bay, California
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 60 ft away · paid
Walk
175 yd · 2 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
125 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Mixed · 13% of 116 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of Roosevelt Beach (CA 94019)
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1Parking60 ft from the listing2Restrooms150 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Come for sunset walks
Multiple reviewers specifically recommend this beach as an excellent spot for evening walks with beautiful ocean views.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2016–2026
Visit on weekdays for solitude
Reviewers consistently report empty beaches on weekdays, while weekends draw noticeably larger crowds.
Arrive early on warm days
Parking fills quickly when weather is sunny and warm, becoming hit-or-miss by late morning.
Bring layers for coastal fog
Morning fog and wind are common; reviewers advise bringing a sweater even on days that are hot inland.
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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📍 Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, United States
🅿 Parking 60 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 175 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 150 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Roosevelt Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 60 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Roosevelt Beach?
175 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Roosevelt Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 150 yd from the listing.
When is Roosevelt Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Sat 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
