State Park · California, United States

Pescadero State Beach

Pescadero State Beach is a state park in California, United States.

Pescadero State Beach
Pescadero State Beach.

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Park facts

Park typeState Park
LocationSan Mateo, California, United States
Coordinates37.2619° N, 122.4130° W
Managed byCalifornia state park system

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About Pescadero State Beach

Pescadero State Beach (English: fisherman beach) is alongside State Route 1, located 14.5 miles (23.3 km) south of Half Moon Bay and 1.5 miles (2.4 km) west of the city of Pescadero, in San Mateo County, California. The beach has a 1 mile (1.6 km)-long shoreline with sandy coves, rocky cliffs, tide pools, fishing spots and picnic facilities. Across the highway is Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve, a popular spot for bird watchers and other naturalists.

Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.

Planning your visit

What to do

FishingPicnicking

Getting there

Nearest townHalf Moon Bay, California
Getting thereabout 14.5 miles south of Half Moon Bay

Airports near this park

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Parks nearby

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pescadero State Beach?

Pescadero State Beach is in California, United States (37.2619° N, 122.4130° W).

How do I get to Pescadero State Beach?

The nearest town is Half Moon Bay, California. about 14.5 miles south of Half Moon Bay.

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