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Half Moon Bay Coastside Trail

ExploreHalf Moon Bay, Peninsula4.6/5

Om Dette Stedet

A beautiful paved coastal trail stretching 7.5 miles along dramatic Pacific bluffs past beaches, wildlife habitats, and ocean overlooks. Mostly flat and traffic-free, perfect for family cycling. Easy access to multiple beaches along the way.

Info

Aldersgruppe

2-5, 5-8, 8-12

Type Sted

Outdoor

Prisnivå

Free

Beste Tidspunkt

Year-round; fall for warmest coastal weather; spring for wildflowers

Parkering

Free parking at multiple access points along the trail. Venice Beach lot has restrooms.

Tips

Trail runs from Pillar Point Harbor to the Golf Links. Multiple beach access points. Mostly flat and paved. Restaurants near Pillar Point Harbor end.

BarnevognvennligStellebord--Servering på StedetReservasjon Nødvendig--

Tagger

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Beliggenhet

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