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San Gregorio State Beach, San Gregorio, CA

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Sports & Outdoors

San Gregorio State Beach

A sandy state beach south of Half Moon Bay with bluffs, a creek, and a protected estuary for birds and wildlife.

San Gregorio, CA

About San Gregorio State Beach

This California State Park beach sits about 10.5 miles south of Half Moon Bay along Highway 1. Visitors find sandy shoreline, grassy coastal bluffs, a winding creek, and wide ocean views. A protected estuary behind the beach hosts many birds and small animals. The site also marks the 1769 route of Spanish explorer Gaspar de Portolá, which is commemorated as California Historical Landmark 26. Activities listed by the park include swimming, fishing, picnicking, windsurfing and surfing, and a vista point. Dogs are not allowed on the beach, fires are prohibited, and drones are not permitted. Camping is not offered here. The ocean is very cold year-round, and strong rip currents are a concern. The day-use fee is charged per vehicle, so the cost band reflects that per-vehicle charge.

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