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

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

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

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13.0km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

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Includes short out-and-back sections

Your route doubles back at waypoints. If this isn’t intentional, adjust those waypoints’ positions.

After 4.41 km for 54 m

After 11.2 km for 83 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.44 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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5.92 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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8.49 km

Dunes Beach - Half Moon Bay State Beach

Highlight • Beach

9.72 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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10.5 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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11.1 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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11.3 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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11.3 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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