2 lots · 160 spaces. Scrub the time slider for the crowd estimate.
On-street parking
30 metered spaces · Free · Kelly Ave & surrounding streets. Pay by plate or ParkMobile.
Local moves
Half Moon Bay State Beach charges an $8-10 day use fee -- pay at the kiosk or via the CA State Parks app.
Francis Beach (the main lot) fills by 10 AM on sunny weekends in summer and fall.
Venice Beach and Dunes Beach have separate smaller lots with less competition.
Half Moon Bay Main Street is 1 mile east -- grab lunch before hitting the beach.
The Pumpkin Festival in October brings huge crowds -- arrive very early or take the dedicated shuttle.
happy hunting
Lot locations, counts, rates and hours are real, geocoded from each address. No live space-count feed is published, so availability is estimated from typical beach crowds and today’s weather. Your location is used only in your browser to sort by distance.
Main parking at Half Moon Bay State Beach: Francis Beach State Park Lot ($10/day) and Venice Beach Lot ($10/day), plus street parking at Free. Check today’s water, surf and UV on the conditions page.