Located within the city limits and run by the city, Poplar Beach is a popular family beach with a flat, wide expanse of fine sand, although dog owners and horseback riders also come here often. The access to the beach is steep and requires quite a trek in good shoes from the parking lot on top of the bluff down to the beach.

If you are bringing lot of stuff with you, keep in mind that you have to hike back up. From the access, the beach runs in both directions and is great for hiking or long leisurely walks. You can join the paved Half Moon Bay Coastal Trail, which runs in both directions from the parking lot above the beach, and have a nice bike ride, hike, or run.

152 Poplar St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

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