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Wavecrest Open Space Preserve – Francis Beach (Half Moon Bay) loop from Half Moon Bay State Beach

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Wavecrest Open Space Preserve – Francis Beach (Half Moon Bay) loop from Half Moon Bay State Beach

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Wavecrest Open Space Preserve – Francis Beach (Half Moon Bay) loop from Half Moon Bay State Beach

01:02

9.57km

30m

Running

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

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Half Moon Bay State Beach

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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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4.75 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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7.84 km

Francis Beach (Half Moon Bay)

Highlight • Beach

Wide sandy beach along the paved Halfmoon Bay bike trail, dotted with wildflowers each spring 🌸🌺🌼🌷

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8.36 km

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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9.57 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.82 km

1.11 km

488 m

130 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.73 km

2.18 km

1.31 km

1.11 km

213 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

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Wavecrest Open Space Preserve – Francis Beach (Half Moon Bay) loop from Half Moon Bay State Beach

Poplar Beach

Wavecrest Open Space Beach, Half Moon Bay Bird Trail

Wavecrest Open Space Preserve

Coast Trail Half Moon Bay

Francis Beach (Half Moon Bay)

California Coastal Trail – Half Moon Bay State Beach

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