Beach Guide

Where to Park

Half Moon Bay State Beach · lots & garages

Arrive early
lots fill fast

Watch the Lots Fill

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12 PM today
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2 lots · 160 spaces. Scrub the time slider for the crowd estimate.

All Parking

at 12 PM · nearest first

Francis Beach State Park Lot

~10 open

100 spaces · $10/day · State park lot · 3 min

Venice Beach Lot

~22 open

60 spaces · $10/day · State park lot · 15 min

On-street parking

30 metered spaces · Free · Kelly Ave & surrounding streets. Pay by plate or ParkMobile.

Local moves

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Half Moon Bay State Beach charges an $8-10 day use fee -- pay at the kiosk or via the CA State Parks app.

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Francis Beach (the main lot) fills by 10 AM on sunny weekends in summer and fall.

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Venice Beach and Dunes Beach have separate smaller lots with less competition.

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Half Moon Bay Main Street is 1 mile east -- grab lunch before hitting the beach.

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The Pumpkin Festival in October brings huge crowds -- arrive very early or take the dedicated shuttle.

City parking info (650) 726-8819

happy hunting

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