San Gregorio Private Beach

Located on the shores of Half Moon Bay within the community of San Gregorio, San Gregorio Private Beach - also known as San Gregorio Nude Beach - is a small beige sand beach.  The beach is actually a smaller part of the famous San Gregorio State Beach, which is positioned on its northern end and is separated by a bluff.  It is important to note that the beach itself is a public beach, whereas the area surrounding the beach is private property.  It has an amazing backdrop of many grassy bluffs, cliffs, and sea caves, which together provide spectacular views of the rugged coastline of Northern California, especially during sunset.  The beach is managed by the California State Park System, which protects its natural and cultural resources, so we recommend abiding by park rules and regulations to preserve the environment.

San Gregorio Private Beach does not have lifeguards or any other amenities except restrooms.

San Gregorio Private Beach offers many fun activities, including swimming, sunbathing, fishing, picnicking, and tidepooling.   Swimming is not allowed here, as the water is known to have strong waves and unpredictable rip currents.  If you enjoy fishing, you may catch coho salmon and steelhead trout, but please make sure that you comply with the local fishing regulations.  If you enjoy tidepooling, you may spot an array of marine life, making it a fascinating spot for nature enthusiasts.  San Gregorio Private Beach is officially recognized as a nude beach – there is a designated clothing-optional area on the beach.  Depending on the time of year, visitors may spot whales, manatees, and dolphins.  This beach is ideal for visitors looking for a quieter experience, as it sees fewer visitors than other nearby beaches.  San Gregorio Private Beach does not welcome dogs as it is a nesting habitat for the western snowy plover and the beach is open from sunrise until sunset.

San Gregorio Private Beach does not offer an access path for people with disabilities.

Getting to San Gregorio Private Beach is easy - the beach has a large parking lot located at 20063 Cabrillo Highway 1 and provides easy access to the beach.

San Gregorio Private Beach is featured in many films, commercials, and television shows due to its exquisite natural beauty.  It is an ideal spot for enjoying the sunset on the distinctive rocks formed by the San Andreas Fault over the Pacific Ocean.

There are many attractions near San Gregorio Private Beach.  Frontierland Park is a dog-friendly neighborhood park nestled against the hills of Pacifica and offers many amenities including a playground with a swing set, picnic areas, picnic tables, barbecue grill facilities, horseshoes, a parking lot, and trash cans.  Pedro Point Headlands is a three-mile-long dog-friendly, moderately challenging hiking trail that meanders through wildlands between Pacifica and Devil's Slide and offers unique insight into the local biodiversity.  It also offers incredible views of headland cliffs, San Pedro Rock, Devil's Slide, and the Pacific coastline.  Sanchez Adobe Park is a 19th-century historic adobe home that provides visitors a glimpse into Mission Dolores Outpost and the early Mexican and American history of California through interesting exhibits and artifacts and guided tours that promote historical awareness of the region.  In addition, it is surrounded by a large park that offers many amenities, including a playground, picnic areas, picnic tables, trash cans, and walking trails.  Filoli Historic House & Garden is spread over 16 acres and features many themed gardens that showcase a wide variety of native plant species.  In addition, it also features a 43-room historic home built in Georgian style and offers interesting guided tours, educational programs, workshops, and events for all ages.  If you are looking for another attraction near San Gregorio Private Beach, the San Francisco Zoo is home to over 2000 animals, including lions, tigers, giraffes, koalas, gorillas, zebras, lemurs, elephants, monkeys, penguins, otters, pythons, macaws, flamingos, gibbons, kangaroos, and crocodiles.  The zoo is spread over 100 acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean and offers a miniature steam train, a carousel, a playground, and a veterinary hospital.  In addition, the zoo also offers interactive animal feeding and petting sessions.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants within a fifteen-minute drive of San Gregorio Private Beach.  Sam's Chowder House serves amazing soups, salads, oysters, lobsters, ceviche, scallops, crabs, gnocchi, sandwiches, spaghetti, pasta, meat, pork, seafood, and poultry dishes.  It's Italia has a Tuscan-style courtyard and serves incredible flatbreads, burratas, bruschetta, ravioli, pizzas, pastas, risotto, soups, salads, sandwiches, calzones, and desserts.  Jersey Joe's Coastside serves steaks, burgers, hoagies, sandwiches, salads, and desserts.  Evangeline Cuisine serves amazing salads, soups, oysters, scallops, ribs, sandwiches, seafood, meat, beef, and poultry dishes.  If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near San Gregorio Private Beach, Spanishtown Mexican Restaurantserves burritos, nachos, burgers, sandwiches, quesadillas, seafood, and poultry dishes.

If you are looking for a hotel near San Gregorio Private Beach, there are many great options nearby.  If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 5-Star Grand Hyatt At SFO is 40 minutes away by car and offers many amenities, including a fitness center, a spa, and a restaurant.  A more affordable hotel is the 4-Star Oceano Hotel & Spa Half Moon Bay Harbor, which offers a few amenities, including a spa and a fitness center.  Another moderately priced option is the 4-Star The Westin San Francisco Airport, which offers many amenities, including a heated indoor pool, a fitness center, and a restaurant.  A more reasonably priced option is the beachfront 3-Star Pacifica Lighthouse, Trademark Collection by Wyndham, which offers many amenities, including an outdoor pool, hot tubs, a fitness center, and a restaurant.  If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near San Gregorio Private Beach, the 3-Star Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco Pacifica offers many amenities, including a fitness center, a restaurant, and a complimentary breakfast.