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Half Moon Bay

Coastal town·San Mateo coast

The coast to the south

About Half Moon Bay

Half Moon Bay is the first coastal town south of San Francisco on Highway 1, with beaches and bluffs. It is the first stop on a Pacific Coast Highway drive south towards Santa Cruz, Monterey and Big Sur.

Why it's on our list

  • Highway 1
  • Beaches and bluffs
  • Start of the coast drive

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Half Moon Bay before you go.

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