Explore Coastside Kids
Toddler Play
Tiny Toddlers Open Gym
Half Moon Bay
Best for ages 1–6
Free
A free, low-pressure open gym for toddlers to climb, move, and play every Wednesday morning with a caregiver nearby.
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Library & Literacy
Half Moon Bay Library
Half Moon Bay
Babies through elementary ages
Free
A welcoming children’s library with books, play areas, storytimes, crafts, and rotating family programs.
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Park & Playground
Quarry Park
El Granada
Tot area 1–5; youth area 5–12
Free
A versatile park with tot and youth playgrounds, grass, picnic spots, a treehouse, gardens, and trails.
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Park & Playground
Moss Beach Park
Moss Beach
Best for ages 1–10
Free
A shipwreck-themed neighborhood playground with climbing, a tot area, sea-creature details, and imaginative play.
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Park & Playground
Ocean View Park
Half Moon Bay
Best for ages 1–8
Free
A simple neighborhood park with a playground, grass, picnic tables, and plenty of room to run.
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Park & Playground
Frenchman's Creek Park
Half Moon Bay
Best for ages 2–10
Free
A low-key neighborhood playground for a quick local stop and some open-ended outdoor play.
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Skateboarding
Half Moon Bay Skate Park
Half Moon Bay
Best for ages 6+
Free
A local skate park with bowls, ramps, stairs, and ledges for scooters, skateboards, and skill practice.
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Beach & Coastal Nature
Roosevelt Beach
Half Moon Bay
All ages
Free
A quieter beach for walks, picnics, and Coastside Trail outings when access and facilities are open.
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Tide Pools & Nature
Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
Moss Beach
All ages for views; best for ages 4+
Free
A flexible coastal outing with bluff views, tide pools, and marine life to discover at low tide.
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Coastal Trail
Mirada Surf
El Granada
All ages; especially good for stroller walks
Free
A paved oceanfront path for stroller walks, scooters, bikes, beach access, and easy coastal views.
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Hiking & Nature
Pillar Point Bluff
Moss Beach
Best for ages 4+ walkers; younger kids in a carrier
Free
A scenic bluff trail for family walks, bird and wildlife spotting, and wide ocean views.
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Walking & Biking
California Coastal Trail / Coastside Trail
Half Moon Bay
All ages
Free
An easy, choose-your-own-length coastal route for strollers, scooters, bikes, walks, and wildlife spotting.
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