PATH_REGISTRY_ID: HALF-MOON-BAY-COASTAL

Half Moon Bay Coastal Trail

LOC: Half Moon Bay, CA · LENGTH: 7.2 KM · EST_TIME: ~110 MIN

Stunning coastal bluff trail with ocean views and access to sandy beaches.

EASYOUT-AND-BACK

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SAFETY: 7.5/10
FAMILY: 7/10
OVERALL: 4.8/10

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0 NEARBY

Recent natural-hazard signals within 150 KM of this trail. Review the source before making plans.

NO RECENT NATURAL-HAZARD SIGNALS IN RANGE.

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🌤 WEATHER_NOAA

THIS AFTERNOON

TEMP: 69°F · WIND: 8 mph WSW
FORECAST: Partly Sunny

TONIGHT

TEMP: 55°F · WIND: 1 to 6 mph W
FORECAST: Patchy Fog

FRIDAY

TEMP: 70°F · WIND: 2 to 8 mph W
FORECAST: Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

FRIDAY NIGHT

TEMP: 56°F · WIND: 1 to 6 mph WSW
FORECAST: Patchy Fog

SATURDAY

TEMP: 72°F · WIND: 1 to 8 mph WSW
FORECAST: Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

SATURDAY NIGHT

TEMP: 57°F · WIND: 2 to 7 mph W
FORECAST: Mostly Cloudy

💨 ATMOSPHERIC_AQI

88 MODERATE
PARAMAQICAT
PM2.588 2
O385 2
PM1048 1
NO237 1
CO13 1
ADVISORY: Acceptable quality; moderate health concerns for highly sensitive groups.
MONITOR: ATMOS MONITOR STATION #246
CALIBRATION: STABLE (0x8F3C)
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> [23:58] AQI_FEED_PM2.5: 87 [ELEVATED]
> [00:58] AQI_FEED_PM2.5: 89 [ELEVATED]
> [01:58] AQI_FEED_PM2.5: 90 [ELEVATED]
> [02:58] AQI_FEED_PM2.5: 89 [ELEVATED]
> [03:58] AQI_FEED_PM2.5: 88 [ELEVATED]

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PINE CREEK CAMPGROUND (MOCK)

TYPE: CAMPGROUND

OAK RIDGE PICNIC AREA (MOCK)

TYPE: PICNIC AREA

RIVER BEND CAMPGROUND (MOCK)

TYPE: CAMPGROUND

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NO WILDLIFE SPECIES REGISTERED

Specifications

PATH_LENGTH7.2 KM
ESTIMATED_DURATION~110 MIN
ELEVATION_GAIN35 M
MAX_ELEVATION30 M
ROUTE_TYPEOUT-AND-BACK
DIFFICULTY_INDEXEASY
ACCESSIBILITY_FLAGSWHEELCHAIRSERVICE_ANIMALS

Visitor Notes

Paved coastal trail along dramatic bluffs. Access to multiple beaches. Watch for whales during migration. Great for biking, walking, and photography. Can be very foggy and windy.

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  • > PATH_WELL_LIT: [ NO ]
  • > RANGER_PRESENCE_INDEX: [ YES ]
  • > SIGNAL_COVERAGE_OK: [ YES ]

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FREE_PARKING

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BEST SEASONS: FALL, WINTER, SPRING

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37.4635, -122.4285
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Maya P.May 18, 2026
5/10

The most beautiful coastal trail I've walked. Saw seals and a gray whale! The paved path is well-maintained.