Best LGBTQ Beaches in Half Moon Bay

Martins Beach is a beautiful beach located south of Half Moon Bay, United States. The beach is about 600 meters long and has soft, golden sand. It has been the center of a legal battle involving the California Coastal Commission, the California State Lands Commission, and the Surfrider Foundation, focusing on public access under the California Coastal Act.

Located in the central part of the Half Moon Bay waterfront, Half Moon Bay State Beach - Venice Beach is part of a state park known as Half Moon Bay State Beach in San Mateo County. The beach, featuring sandy beaches, is situated below a blufftop state park area and is a favorite access point for beachgoers looking to visit longer. Half Moon Bay State Beach - Venice Beach is narrow and has light brown sand. Two creeks –Pilarcitos Creek and Frenchman’s Creek – flow and meet the ocean near the beach, and these creeks sometimes form a lagoon at Half Moon Bay State Beach - Venice Beach. Although the beach does not have lifeguards, it does have showers, restrooms, picnic areas, and walking and biking paths. These amenities make it an ideal spot for a family outing. Getting to Half Moon Bay State Beach - Venice Beach is accessible - it's located near 400 Venice Boulevard. There is a paid parking lot on the blufftop area near the beach, and from there, you can take the access trail leading down the bluffside to Half Moon Bay State Beach - Venice Beach.

Miramar Beach is a popular beach with golden sand that is known for surfing. Visiting Miramar Beach offers a range of experiences, from scenic drives along Scenic Highway 98 to exploring the nearby Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort. Miramar Beach has a garden named Mirada Surf West Park and also has a shoreline that has been eroding over time.