Pillar Point Harbor is riprap jetty boat harbor in San Mateo County, located near Half Moon Bay. The harbor was the historic home of the Ohlone indigenous tribe and was the site of a number of notable Russian fur trapper shipwrecks throughout the 19th century. Today, the harbor serves as a popular resort and pleasure crafting spot, showcasing a variety of hotels and restaurants. Dogs are permitted off leash along the enclosed sea wall harbor and within its waters for supervised swimming. The Pillar Point Marsh Trail extends a mile off the harbor’s shoreline, offering chances to explore coastal flora and salt marsh regions, and the world-famous Mavericks surf point features waves that swell as high as 60 feet. (website link)
1 Johnson Pier, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
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