San Gregorio State Beach

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

Links

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Surfing Info & Web Cams
Water Temps
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