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San Gregorio State Beach includes a protected, driftwood-strewn estuary at the back of a wide, sandy beach - with grassy bluffs along the coast. The estuary is home to many birds and small animals. California Historical Landmark 26 commemorates the passage of Spanish Explorer Captain Gaspar de Portolá through this area in October 1769.
Getting There
The beach is located 10.5 miles south of Half Moon Bay on Highway 1.
The Day Use Annual Pass is accepted at this park.
The beach is located 10.5 miles south of Half Moon Bay on Highway 1.
The Day Use Annual Pass is accepted at this park.
Climate/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 at all times.
Please, 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 at all times.
Please, 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
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Heading South on the Beach
Community Trips
A nice Sunday afternoon on the beach with the kids. The hill, about 300 meters north of the parking lot, was lots of fun, and a great exercise, for the kids.
