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Review:
Pescadero State Beach is located along State Route 1, about 14.5 miles from Half Moon Bay and 1.5 miles from the city of Pescadero in San Mateo County. This lovely mile-long shoreline offers a mix of rocky cliffs, sandy coves, tidepools, picnic facilities, and fishing spots. Just across the highway is the Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve, popular with bird watchers and nature lovers. You can spot blue heron, deer, kites, raccoons, foxes, and skunks, which are protected in the preserve. If you keep walking north along the hard packed sandy beach, you can reach San Gregorio State Beach and Pomponio State Beach. This habitat is often occupied by harbor seals and Steller sea lions. You may also spot people collecting mussels or fishing along the shore.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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