Francis Beach (Half Moon Bay) – Miramar Beach loop from Half Moon Bay

Francis Beach (Half Moon Bay) – Miramar Beach loop from Half Moon Bay

Moderate

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Francis Beach (Half Moon Bay) – Miramar Beach loop from Half Moon Bay

01:19

23.6km

120m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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1.39 km

Francis Beach

Highlight • Beach

Part of the dozens of miles long beaches along Half Moon Bay. Campground, picnic area, restrooms, water.

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2.13 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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3.50 km

Freshman's Creek

Highlight • River

The creek descending from the HMB uplands forces the trail to make a turn inland along a very pleasant camp area

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5.30 km

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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7.58 km

El Granada and Mirada Surf

Highlight • Cycleway

At Mirada Surf the Pacific Coast Bike Trail hugs close along the attractive beach. Just before the coastal green zone widens, here there's a crossing off the bike trail with …

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12.0 km

Pillar Point Bluff Trail Overlook, Jean Lauer Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the highest point of Pillar Point Bluff Trail, where it meets Jean Lauer Trail, you can see all the way down the cliffs to the actual Pillar Point with …

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14.9 km