Walking & Biking
California Coastal Trail / Coastside Trail
California Coastal Trail / Coastside Trail
All ages
Free
Year-round
Multiple access points; Francis Beach access at 95 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
The practical stuff
Parking
Varies by location
Parking depends on the access point.
Restrooms
Varies by location
Restrooms depend on the access point; Francis, Venice, Dunes, and Mirada Surf are the best-equipped.
Stroller access
Varies by route/location
The paved central segments are stroller-friendly; surfaces and grades vary on connecting sections.
More amenities
Paved and mixed-surface trail segments, Multiple beach connections, Benches, Bike and scooter access, Food nearby at some access points
About this spot
An easy, choose-your-own-length coastal route for strollers, scooters, bikes, walks, and wildlife spotting.
An easy, choose-your-own-length coastal route for strollers, scooters, bikes, walks, and wildlife spotting.
Why families like it
The Coastside's easiest choose-your-own-adventure outing: go ten minutes with a toddler or make it a longer family bike ride.
The Coastside's easiest choose-your-own-adventure outing: go ten minutes with a toddler or make it a longer family bike ride.
Before you go
This is a long trail with multiple access points. Choose the closest segment for your family and check wind and trail conditions.
This is a long trail with multiple access points. Choose the closest segment for your family and check wind and trail conditions.
Please note: This is a parent-curated guide. Information may change, so please verify details with the business before visiting.
The practical stuff
Parking
Varies by location
Parking depends on the access point.
Restrooms
Varies by location
Restrooms depend on the access point; Francis, Venice, Dunes, and Mirada Surf are the best-equipped.
Stroller access
Varies by route/location
The paved central segments are stroller-friendly; surfaces and grades vary on connecting sections.
More amenities
Paved and mixed-surface trail segments, Multiple beach connections, Benches, Bike and scooter access, Food nearby at some access points
Keep exploring
Keep exploring
A few more ways to find your family’s next Coastside outing.
A few more ways to find your family’s next Coastside outing.