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Francis Beach (Half Moon Bay State Beach)

ExploreHalf Moon Bay, Peninsula4.5/5

Giới thiệu

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.

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Độ tuổi phù hợp

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

Loại địa điểm

Outdoor

Mức giá

$

Thời gian tốt nhất

Summer-fall for warmest weather

Bãi đỗ xe

$10 state beach parking fee.

Mẹo hay

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

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