Miramontes Point – Manhattan Beach loop from Half Moon Bay State Beach

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Miramontes Point – Manhattan Beach loop from Half Moon Bay State Beach

Hard

4.8

(3305)

5,400

runners

Miramontes Point – Manhattan Beach loop from Half Moon Bay State Beach

01:55

17.2km

60m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Tips

Includes a short out-and-back section

Your route doubles back at a waypoint. If this isn’t intentional, adjust the waypoint’s position.

After 4.75 km for 35 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

655 m

Venice State Beach / Half Moon Bay State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Stunning views of the popular Venice State Beach section with a day use picnic area and a camping area on top of the cliffs.

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3.82 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.

Tip by

4.76 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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8.47 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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8.57 km

Miramontes Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

A public easement guarantees that everyone can use the coastal trail, between the beach bluffs and the fancy Ritz Carlton golf links.

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8.96 km

Manhattan Beach

Highlight • Beach

The paved Coastal Trail leads you down a set of steps to Manhattan Beach where Cañada Verde Creek disappears under the sands into the ocean. This is a popular spot …

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12.6 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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16.0 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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17.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

5.46 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.61 km