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Miramar Beach – Poplar Beach loop from Half Moon Bay State Beach

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Miramar Beach – Poplar Beach loop from Half Moon Bay State Beach

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Miramar Beach – Poplar Beach loop from Half Moon Bay State Beach

01:56

17.0km

30m

Running

Hard run. Very 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 18, 2026

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Half Moon Bay State Beach

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Parking

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199 m

Dunes Beach - Half Moon Bay State Beach

Highlight • Beach

1.37 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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1.92 km

Mirada Surf Beach Trail

Highlight • Trail

Miles of beachside trail, at this location swinging inland a bit to cross the creek

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6.84 km

Mateo Coast State Beaches

Beach

12.3 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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13.2 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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15.7 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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17.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.58 km

6.42 km

1.58 km

396 m

Surfaces

8.29 km

5.28 km

1.34 km

1.21 km

732 m

131 m

Elevation

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Friday 15 May

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Miramar Beach – Poplar Beach loop from Half Moon Bay State Beach

Dunes Beach - Half Moon Bay State Beach

Miramar Beach

Mirada Surf Beach Trail

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