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Francis Beach (Half Moon Bay State Beach)

ExploreHalf Moon Bay, Peninsula4.5/5

Despre Acest Loc

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.

Informații

Interval de Vârstă

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

Tipul Locației

Outdoor

Nivel de Preț

$

Cel Mai Bun Moment

Summer-fall for warmest weather

Parcare

$10 state beach parking fee.

Sfaturi

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

Accesibil cu CăruciorulMasă de ÎnfășatRestaurant la Fața Locului--Necesită Rezervare--

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Locație

Half Moon Bay, PeninsulaObține Indicații

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