Beach & Coastal Nature

Dunes Beach

Dunes Beach

All ages; youth programs have separate requirements

Paid

Year-round + seasonal program

End of Young Avenue, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Get directions

Official website

Official website

Get directions

Official website

Get directions

The practical stuff

Parking

Paid on-site lot

Use the paid state-beach day-use lot; capacity is limited at busy times.

Restrooms

Public restrooms

Running-water public restrooms near the day-use area.

Stroller access

Mostly

Parking area and paved trail are stroller-friendly; beach access is limited.

More amenities

Picnic area, Coastside Trail access, Beach access

About this spot

A wide beach for walks, sand play, nature watching, and seasonal Junior Lifeguard programs.

A wide beach for walks, sand play, nature watching, and seasonal Junior Lifeguard programs.

Why families like it

A beautiful stretch for beach walks and sand play, with the bonus of structured ocean-learning programs for older kids in season.

A beautiful stretch for beach walks and sand play, with the bonus of structured ocean-learning programs for older kids in season.

Before you go

Check Junior Lifeguard eligibility separately; beach conditions require close supervision.

Check Junior Lifeguard eligibility separately; beach conditions require close supervision.

Please note: This is a parent-curated guide. Information may change, so please verify details with the business before visiting.

The practical stuff

Parking

Paid on-site lot

Use the paid state-beach day-use lot; capacity is limited at busy times.

Restrooms

Public restrooms

Running-water public restrooms near the day-use area.

Stroller access

Mostly

Parking area and paved trail are stroller-friendly; beach access is limited.

More amenities

Picnic area, Coastside Trail access, Beach access

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.

Classes & programs

Classes & programs

Outdoor adventures

Outdoor adventures

Indoor & community

Indoor & community