From seashore to forests to farmland, nature is loud here, and there is plenty to embrace. No matter which season you choose to visit, you'll find things to do in Half Moon Bay Coastside, California. With an average annual temperature of 62° F, you are highly unlikely to experience snow, frost, or triple-digit heat. Half Moon Bay Coastside is San Francisco adjacent. This coastal area and its beautiful harbor are ideal for taking a slow-paced break. After all, San Francisco is nearby if you need a city-fix. Here are some of the things to do in Half Moon Bay Coastside, filled with grand outdoor adventures no matter which time of year you visit. Sheltered between the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Pacific, Coastside has four distinct areas-North Coast, Half Moon Bay, South Coast, and the Redwoods. Thirty miles from San Francisco and 22-miles from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Half Moon Bay Coastside (HMBC) is a world away from the buzz and bustle of the city by the bay. Photo by Mary Charlebois Sunbathe, Surf, Fish, Picnic Beaches, coastal trails, redwood forest, wetlands, villages, hook-to-mouth seafood, farm, and ranch-to-table produce, and the Pacific Ocean offer respite in soul-soothing nature. Of course, many people come to Half Moon Bay to surf. There are some great day beaches that welcome those who want to surf, fish from the shores, or sunbathe and picnic. One must-see is the 4-mile-long Half Moon Bay State Beach. The California State Park covers 181 acres. It includes Dunes, Francis, Roosevelt, and Venice Beaches. Half Moon State Beach joined the state park system in 1956. Throughout the park, you'll find parking, restrooms, and water. Camping for tents and RVs is available at Francis Beach Campground. Build Driftwood Sculptures and Observe Snowy Plovers Leashed dogs are allowed in the park, but not on the beach. If you want a unique experience, consider bird-watching and building driftwood sculptures. San Gregorio State Beach is a highly protected beach and estuary where the Western Snowy Plover nests. The Plover is a small shorebird that builds its nest on the open beach. Plovers are a Threatened Bird Species, partially due to loss of habitat. You'll see lots of driftwood on the beach. While you can't take it with you, you can use it to create driftwood sculptures you leave behind. The compositions never last long, so be sure to take a photo before it falls and floats out on the tide. The wood will be reclaimed by wind and water, then recycled through sea and shore to be used by another builder for a new structure.
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