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Review:
Located about 10 minutes from Half Moon Bay, Martin's Beach is a very pretty cove with a few picnic tables by the water. As you go south towards the steep cliffs, you can find some interesting caves. To reach the beach, you will have to hike down the hill to the shore. The beach is a hidden, fairly unknown spot and you might find yourself alone on its wide sandy expanse. It offers fantastic views, but the sand is often covered in seaweed, making the water less attractive for dipping. The beach has been a subject of a dispute as a rich developer bought the land around it and gated the beach access, what is against the California law. Years of lawsuits ended up in the beach being open to the public again, but no efforts have been made to make it more accessible or to provide facilities.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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