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San Mateo County

Miramar Beach – El Granada Beach loop from Johnston Ranch

San Mateo County

Miramar Beach – El Granada Beach loop from Johnston Ranch

Moderate

4.5

(4088)

12,104

riders

Miramar Beach – El Granada Beach loop from Johnston Ranch

01:55

33.2km

150m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Half Moon Bay State Beach

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

15.6 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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2

15.7 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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3

18.6 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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4

19.1 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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5

21.6 km

Miramar Beach

Highlight • Beach

Miramar Beach offers a serene coastal escape with sandy shores and scenic vistas. Visitors can enjoy leisurely walks along the shoreline or explore the nearby California Coastal Trail, which provides stunning ocean views and connects to other local attractions.

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6

23.1 km

El Granada Beach

Highlight • Beach

El Granada Beach, managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, is a surfers paradise. While enjoying the beach, remember that fires are prohibited, except for portable camp stoves …

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7

25.9 km

Dunes Beach - Half Moon Bay State Beach

Highlight • Beach

8

32.8 km

Half Moon Bay Golf Links at the Ritz Carlton

Highlight • Structure

This scenic, championship-level course offers 36 holes of golf on a bluff overlooking the ocean.

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B

33.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.8 km

8.21 km

3.45 km

2.72 km

Surfaces

15.7 km

9.14 km

5.62 km

1.78 km

937 m

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