Dogs are prohibited on the beaches at all times, with no seasonal or time of day exception. They are welcome in the campground, the day use picnic areas and on the Coastside Trail, on a leash of six feet or less.
Fires are not allowed on the beach. There are barbecues in the Francis Beach day use picnic area.
The whole park is closed to drones, model aircraft and gliders in flight.
Not verified here
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
Source: California State Parks, Half Moon Bay State Beach · checked 2026-09-09. Rules change by ordinance and by season. When it matters, confirm with the posted signs.
Dogs at Half Moon Bay: Dogs are prohibited on the beaches at all times, with no seasonal or time of day exception. They are welcome in the campground, the day use picnic areas and on the Coastside Trail, on a leash of six feet or less. Not allowed at Half Moon Bay: dogs, fires & grills, drones. Checked against California State Parks, Half Moon Bay State Beach on 2026-09-09. Rules we have not verified for Half Moon Bay are marked as such rather than guessed on the beach rules page.