beaches

Fitzgerald Marine Reserve

The sea anemone, a tidepool predator, lies in wait for its next meal. Credit: Majken Talbot

Bluffs, beach, and amazing tidepools.

Pescadero State Beach

Big views, big sea, big sky at Pescadero State Beach. Hilltromper photo.

A wild beach and a wilder wetlands

Don Horsley County Park at Tunitas Creek Beach

Tunitas Creek Beach is renowned for its striking 100-foot tall, white sandstone cliffs. Credit: Mike Kahn.

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Gray Whale Cove

The trail down to the beach at Gray Whale Cove offers beautiful views amidst Monterey cypress trees. Photo by Mike Kahn.

A sheltered beach and inland trail.

Day Trips and Sips: A Coastal Hike and Barnyard Fun in Half Moon Bay and Pescadero

The accessible Cowell-Purisima Beach Coastal Trail features gorgeous views atop steep cliffs. Photo by Alina M. Darkhovsky/Shutterstock.

A visit to the Cowell-Purisima Beach Coastal Trail and the Harley Farms Goat Dairy, with a nice Cantina lunch and wine tasting at Sante Arcangeli Family Wines.

Bean Hollow SB

A 1-mile trail connects the main Bean Hollow beach and Pebble Beach. Molly Lautamo photo.

A miniature bay and bizarre rock formations.

Francis Beach

A classic slice of North Coast heaven. Photo by Ming-yen Hsu/CC.

Camping and sunning at this gorgeous beach on the south end of Half Moon Bay—but exercise caution when swimming here.

Venice Beach

Venice Beach through the lens of Emily Mills.

A picturesque beach in Half Moon Bay with its own wetlands.

Montara State Beach

Montara Beach, framed by picturesque headlands to the north, is a Bay Area favorite. Photo by Manny Vannucci on Flickr.

Dramatic beauty an hour away.

Año Nuevo State Park

Elephant seal mothers and pups at Ano Nuevo. Photo credit: MonicaSP54 on Creative Commons.

World-class wildlife viewing.