California Coastal Trail

Hiking area · Half Moon Bay ·

California Coastal Trail

Hiking area · Half Moon Bay ·

Extensive seaside corridor with plentiful coastal hiking opportunities

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1001 Miramontes Point Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 Get directions

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"An extensive seaside corridor offering plentiful coastal hiking opportunities and flexible distances; appreciated for uninterrupted coastal panoramas and for accommodating both short excursions and longer seaside treks." - Opheli Garcia Lawler Opheli Garcia Lawler Opheli Garcia Lawler is a journalist with a decade of experience, half of which has been dedicated to covering the way we travel. From interviewing former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to digging into Amtrak customer complaint data, Opheli has developed a deep well of knowledge about what shapes our travel experiences. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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California Coastal Trail

Bharathi M.

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Gorgeous trail with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. We went in summertime so different types of flowers were blooming and that was so beautiful to see. The trail was very easy and access to beach at various points. Park at Redondo beach. We came at noon time by which all the Marine layer was gone. It's always windy up here. There is a Ritz Carlton up here so you can catch a bite to eat. Saw some cute birds as well

Cheryl H.

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We went to the California Coastal Trail near the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay on a weekday, as parking on the weekends can be almost impossible. It is a leisurely one-hour round-trip walk from the Miramonte Point Road parking lot near the hotel, along the golf course to the beach and back. The view is beautiful. You can breeze in the ocean breeze, see the castle-looking Ritz-Carlton and Pillar Point, and golfers along the way. Just go out and enjoy!

Wayne K.

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This section of very popular scenic coastal trail going thru golf link. Parking is limited and usually full by 10 on weekends. It's very close to stairs beach access and the picturesque Ritz Carlton section of trail. If you don't want to get up early on weekends, then park on Redondo road (parking lot is uneven ground). From there, 5 minutes walk to the left takes you enter Ritz Carlton section of coastal trail. About 10 minutes walk to your left is a rough beach access.

David L.

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Super nice Pacific Osean view! Nice beach and flower as well. Whole area is not very big, some area are only open for Golfer. Limited parking. There are 2 washroom available. Highly recommended.

Lawana O.

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This place was really beautiful. We came at low tide at 3 in the morning....Definitely recommend a strong flashlight. It was a little hard to find the path and really scary to go down it to get to the beach. If you're not fit enough to go down a steep hill/crevice...recommend finding another way down. Worth the scary trip down!!

Shade

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This was an easy hike for me. The trail was paved and there weren’t any steep inclines. The view from the trail was mediocre. I had my most fun when I went down to the beach. There’s a lot of secluded rocky pools and streams away from the shoreline filled with hermits, sea snails, crabs, and tiny fishes. It was my first time experiencing a beach like that so I spent hours checking the pools out. I wish I would’ve brought wet boots and a net to catch a pet fishy. Great time!

Luke X

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Really nice picturesque bluffs and beaches at Manhattan Beach and Three Rocks Beach. Access to this location takes some navigation but well worth it considering how remote and quiet it is. Also you will find nice views of the hotel and golf links on this California Coastal Trail

Juneve K.

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My husband & I enjoyed a short bike ride from our hotel and down towards the coast. Beautiful views, but I was not prepared to ride the bike back up a steep hill if I dared to ride down the trail.

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California Coastal Trail

Bharathi M.

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Cheryl H.

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Wayne K.

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David L.

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Super nice Pacific Osean view! Nice beach and flower as well. Whole area is not very big, some area are only open for Golfer. Limited parking. There are 2 washroom available. Highly recommended.

Lawana O.

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Shade

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Luke X

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Juneve K.

Google

My husband & I enjoyed a short bike ride from our hotel and down towards the coast. Beautiful views, but I was not prepared to ride the bike back up a steep hill if I dared to ride down the trail.

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