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Pescadero State Beach has a mile-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. The Reserve is a refuge for blue heron, kites, deer, raccoons, foxes and skunks.
Report a compliment or problem regarding park maintenance issues with the Park Observation Program.
Getting There
The beach is located 14.5 miles south of Half Moon Bay on Highway One.
The Day Use Annual Pass is accepted at this park.
The beach is located 14.5 miles south of Half Moon Bay on Highway One.
The Day Use Annual Pass is accepted at this park.
Weather/Recommended Clothing
The weather can be changeable; layered clothing is recommended.
The weather can be changeable; layered clothing is recommended.
Operating Hours & Contact
The day-use area is open from 8am to sunset.
Telephone: 650-879-2170
The day-use area is open from 8am to sunset.
Telephone: 650-879-2170
Tips & Rules
Dogs are prohibited on the beach and in the Natural Preserve at all times.
NO beach fires are allowed.
Please refrain from removing shells, driftwood, and other natural beach features. Fireworks are prohibited.
Dogs are prohibited on the beach and in the Natural Preserve at all times.
NO beach fires are allowed.
Please refrain from removing shells, driftwood, and other natural beach features. Fireworks are prohibited.
Accessible Features
Disclaimer
We are working to improve accessibility throughout our parks but we regret that there are currently no (wheelchair) accessible activities at this park. This may be an undeveloped park, or there may be terrain, historic or resource protection issues or other limiting factors. However, there may be some wheelchair accessible features, such as parking areas, restrooms, and routes of travel, that meet some of the current accessibility guidelines. Call the park or email us at access@parks.ca.gov for details.
Disclaimer
We are working to improve accessibility throughout our parks but we regret that there are currently no (wheelchair) accessible activities at this park. This may be an undeveloped park, or there may be terrain, historic or resource protection issues or other limiting factors. However, there may be some wheelchair accessible features, such as parking areas, restrooms, and routes of travel, that meet some of the current accessibility guidelines. Call the park or email us at access@parks.ca.gov for details.
Trails
Summary
Difficulty
Distance
Pescadero State Beach Exploration
Scanning it's expanse, you can see ocean beach, streams, grasses, bushy scrub, and tall, ancient trees.
Scanning it's expanse, you can see ocean beach, streams, grasses, bushy scrub, and tall, ancient trees.
Easy
1.3 mi/
2.1 km
2.1 km
Levee Walk in the Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve
Marshlands and a protected nesting preserve
Marshlands and a protected nesting preserve
Easy
1.9 mi/
3.1 km
3.1 km
Guides
Scanning it's expanse, you can see ocean beach, streams, grasses, bushy scrub, and tall, ancient trees.
A quick stop on a road trip
Marshlands and a protected nesting preserve
Community Trips
On a beautiful Sunday afternoon Felix and i set out to follow kqed's guide to pescadero beach.
