San Gregorio State Beach
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About San Gregorio State Beach in San Gregorio, California
San Gregorio State Beach is a stunning beach in a valley about 10 miles south of Half Moon Bay and a short drive from Silicon Valley in the South Bay Area. It has a big parking lot and a popular picnic area on the bluff above the beach. San Gregorio Creek flows down to the beach and pools before creating an exit route through the sand. At times this lagoon will fill most of the cove. Birds can be spotted at this location year-round. Logs and driftwood piles up in places around the lagoon and along the beach. South of the creek, the beach stretches for over a mile below rugged cliffs to Pomponio State Beach. This is an excellent beach walk with high sandstone cliffs the entire way. North of the creek there are caves and fossils in the sandstone cliffs to investigate. Just be aware that if you venture far enough you’ll enter a clothing-optional beach with a separate privately-owned access (called San Gregorio Private Beach).
The small community of San Gregorio is just up La Honda Road which branches off Highway 1 just north of the parking lot entrance. San Gregorio General Store is worth stopping at. It’s kind of a famous spot around these parts with a unique atmosphere and live music (on weekends). Free parking spaces near San Gregorio State Beach can be found at La Honda Road and in a pull-out area on the highway just outside the park entrance.
- Address
- La Honda Rd and Cabrillo Hwy
San Gregorio, CA 94074 - Park Name
- San Gregorio State Beach
- Owner
- State Park
- Pet Details
- No dogs allowed on the beach
- Fees
- Fee for parking
- Activities
- Hiking, Beachcombing, Birdwatching, Beach Walking
- Amenities
- Restrooms, Picnic Tables, BBQs, Driftwood, Caves, Trails, Fossils
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