Wavecrest Open Space Preserve – Half Moon Bay Beach Campground loop from Half Moon Bay

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Wavecrest Open Space Preserve – Half Moon Bay Beach Campground loop from Half Moon Bay

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Wavecrest Open Space Preserve – Half Moon Bay Beach Campground loop from Half Moon Bay

01:15

16.2km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 4.92 km for 6 m

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3.76 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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3.87 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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4.93 km

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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6.21 km

Half Moon Bay Beach Campground

Highlight • Beach

Half Moon Bay State Beach Campground offers both tent and RV camping with options for electric hookups or dry camping. While there are no water or sewer hookups, a dump …

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7.45 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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9.06 km

Half Moon Bay 🏕️ Francis Beach Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

Large, laid-back campground with several zones just for tents on the cliffs above the beach, and a $5 hiker/biker section

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9.28 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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