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Half Moon Bay Beach Campground – Wavecrest Open Space Preserve loop from Half Moon Bay State Beach

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Half Moon Bay Beach Campground – Wavecrest Open Space Preserve loop from Half Moon Bay State Beach

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Half Moon Bay Beach Campground – Wavecrest Open Space Preserve loop from Half Moon Bay State Beach

01:43

15.6km

60m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Half Moon Bay State Beach

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California Coastal Trail – Half Moon Bay State Beach

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Exactly what it says on the tin! The truth is that most of the trail along Half Moon Bay is nice and flat, making for an easy, casual ride with incredible views.

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2.46 km

Half Moon Bay Beach Campground

Highlight • Beach

Half Moon Bay State Beach Campground offers both tent and RV camping with options for electric hookups or dry camping. While there are no water or sewer hookups, a dump station and water filling station are available. Quarter-operated hot showers , picnic areas, restrooms, and access to the Coastside Trail, are all available here. Dogs are also allowed in designated areas on leashes. Fires, drones, and fireworks, however, are prohibited to protect the natural environment and wildlife. Reservations for this popular campsite must be made through ReserveCalifornia, either online or by phone. The beach itself features four miles of sandy shores perfect for sunbathing, fishing, and picnicking.

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3.64 km

Poplar Beach

Highlight • Beach

Poplar Beach is a serene coastal spot in Half Moon Bay, California. It's known for its expansive sandy shores and scenic ocean views. Popular for picnics, and leisurely walks, it offers a tranquil escape along the Pacific coastline.

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4.58 km

Wavecrest Open Space Beach, Half Moon Bay Bird Trail

Highlight • Beach

Spectecular views down to the beach from the clifftop trails meandering along the edge

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4.69 km

Wavecrest Open Space Preserve

Highlight • Trail

This nature preserve has more than a mile of multi-use trails — mostly singletrack. It's also a serious hot spot for birding, and there's access to a quiet beach as well.

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7.76 km

Half Moon Bay Golf Links at the Ritz Carlton

Highlight • Structure

This scenic, championship-level course offers 36 holes of golf on a bluff overlooking the ocean.

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10.9 km

Coast Trail Half Moon Bay

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very nice, good coastal path for walking, cycling etc. from the car parks first asphalt (good to brittle) then firm gravel. Very bumpy, solid trails begin south of the highlight.

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