Beach & Coastal Nature
Francis Beach
Francis Beach
All ages
Low cost
Year-round
95 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
What kids can do
What kids can do
Play in the sand, picnic, walk, or bike the Coastal Trail
Play in the sand, picnic, walk, or bike the Coastal Trail
Typical visit
Typical visit
1–3 hours
1–3 hours
What you’ll pay
What you’ll pay
$10 per vehicle for day-use parking
$10 per vehicle for day-use parking
The practical stuff
Parking
Paid on-site lot
Use the paid state-beach day-use lot; it can fill on peak weekends.
Restrooms
Public restrooms
Running-water public restrooms near the day-use area.
Stroller access
Mostly
Paved trail and picnic area are stroller-friendly; sand is not.
More amenities
Campground, Visitor center and park store, Picnic tables, Barbecues, Outdoor rinsing shower, Coastside Trail access, Beach wheelchair
About this spot
A family-friendly beach with sand, picnic areas, exhibits, restrooms, and easy Coastside Trail access.
A family-friendly beach with sand, picnic areas, exhibits, restrooms, and easy Coastside Trail access.
Why families like it
One of the easier Coastside beaches to manage with kids because the parking area, restrooms, picnic space and Coastal Trail are close by.
One of the easier Coastside beaches to manage with kids because the parking area, restrooms, picnic space and Coastal Trail are close by.
Before you go
Bring layers—even pleasant days can become windy—and expect the lot to be busier on sunny weekends.
Bring layers—even pleasant days can become windy—and expect the lot to be busier on sunny weekends.
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; it can fill on peak weekends.
Restrooms
Public restrooms
Running-water public restrooms near the day-use area.
Stroller access
Mostly
Paved trail and picnic area are stroller-friendly; sand is not.
More amenities
Campground, Visitor center and park store, Picnic tables, Barbecues, Outdoor rinsing shower, Coastside Trail access, Beach wheelchair
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.