Explore Coastside Kids

Independently collected by a local parent and updated regularly.

Listings are not paid placements.

Independently collected by a local parent and updated regularly. Listings are not paid placements.

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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