Roosevelt Beach is a quiet, secluded beach, although it is often frequented by hikers and bikers in the area. Those looking to reconnect with nature and experience tranquility must visit its sandy shores. However, visitors are advised against swimming due to its cold waters and the presence of rip tides.
A number of trails meander down from the parking area, leading up to the beautiful and secluded Venice Beach. The beach area is sandwiched between two creeks, and its vast sweep makes for a wonderful place to walk or simply enjoy the waves rolling in. Its somewhat rugged landscape enhances its scenic beauty. Swimming is not allowed due to the cold waters and strong currents, but you can enjoy some peace and quiet in its crowd-free surrounds. There is a day-use fee for beach access.
Palomarin Beach is a beautiful isolated beach at the Point Reyes National Seashore. The southernmost beach on the Pacific side, it is a rocky beach that can be accessed via a picturesque trail that shoots off from the main Coast Trail. Hike down the serene trail to reach the site and spend an idyllic time by the beautiful waters. During low tide, Palomarin Beach is a lovely place to enjoy hours of tide pooling and look for wonderful sea creatures. It is also a popular surfing destination.
Located along the coastline of Venice Beach, Elmar beach is a perfect place to spend a leisurely day with your friends and family. This beach sees smaller crowds and is one of the most scenic hidden gems of Hal f Moon Bay State Beach. Spend your day biking or taking a stroll on the beach while you enjoy the beautiful sunset with your loved ones. Elmar beach is also popular for birdwatching.
Wer die charmante Kleinstadt Half Moon Bay besucht, sollte unbedingt einmal an diesen sechs Kilometer langen Strand am pazifischen Ozean spazieren. Der Weg verläuft am Strand und steht Fußgängern und Radfahrern offen. Parallel dazu verläuft ein Reitpfad, der aber von den Reitern nicht verlassen werden darf, um am Strand zu reiten. Schwimmen erfolgt auf eigene Gefahr. Selbst im Sommer ist das Wasser sehr kalt, und die Strömung ist gefährlich. Camping ist nach Voranmeldung gestattet. Nach einem Tag am Strand kann man ein Abendessen in Half Moon Bay genießen: hier gibt es eine Unmenge fantastischer Fischrestaurants.