wheelchair accessible

Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve

Looking across Upper Lake and the easy-access Upper Lake Loop Trail. Photo courtesy Midpen Open Space

Lush redwood groves.

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.

Half Moon Bay State Beach

Why so happy? 'Cause Half Moon Bay SB lies just a short drive (without traffic) from Silicon Valley. Photo by Stephenisuperwang.

Four beaches on one beautiful strand.