Coastside Trail – South Access

  • Coastside Trail – South Access

  • Address: Half Moon Bay, California
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Coastside Trail – South Access

The six-mile Coastside Trail follows the scenic ocean bluffs between Pillar Point Harbor and Poplar Avenue in Half Moon Bay. From the trail, paths lead to four sandy state beaches.

Dogs are allowed only at Blufftop (Poplar Beach). Frenchman’s Creek Bridge and the John Hernandez Bridge over Pilarcitos Creek offer the best bird watching. The Coastside Trail is popular with dog-walkers, cyclists and families.

Coastside Trail – South Access: Parking is available off Miramontes Point Rd.

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