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Francis Beach (Half Moon Bay State Beach)

Francis Beach (Half Moon Bay State Beach)

ExploreHalf Moon Bay, Peninsula4.5/5

Om Dette Stedet

The most family-friendly of Half Moon Bay's beaches with a parking lot offering immediate beach access — no cliff scrambling needed. Oceanfront picnic tables, a visitor center with nature exhibits for kids, and connection to the Coastside Trail.

Info

Aldersgruppe

0-2, 2-5, 5-8, 8-12

Type Sted

Outdoor

Prisnivå

$

Beste Tidspunkt

Summer-fall for warmest weather

Parkering

State beach parking fee.

Tips

Best Half Moon Bay beach for very young kids due to easy access. Visitor center has interactive nature exhibits.

BarnevognvennligStellebordServering på Stedet--Reservasjon Nødvendig--

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Beliggenhet

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