Pescadero State Beach
Pescadero State Beach is a state park in San Mateo County, California, 14.5 miles from Half Moon Bay. Day use costs $8 per vehicle. Hours: 8am to Sunset Camping is not available at this park.
Pescadero State Beach map
Pescadero State Beach boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
Common questions
- Pescadero State Beach has 1 developed campground. Sites can be reserved in advance.
- Entry to Pescadero State Beach costs $8 per vehicle. Hours: 8am to Sunset Camping is not available at this park.
- No, day use at Pescadero State Beach does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
- Pescadero State Beach is 14.5 miles from Half Moon Bay. It is 14.5 miles from Half Moon Bay.
- No, dogs are not allowed at Pescadero State Beach.
Before you go
Pescadero State Beach is 14.5 miles from Half Moon Bay. It is 14.5 miles from Half Moon Bay.
Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Camping at Pescadero State Beach
Pescadero State Beach has 1 developed campground. Sites can be reserved in advance.
What to see
- Feature Hiking Trails
- Feature Parking
- Feature Picnic Areas
- Feature Camping
- Feature Beach
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Public lands next to Pescadero State Beach
- BLM unitPescadero State Beach borders California Coastal National Monument.
- State parkPomponio State Beach, a state park, is 0.2 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- State parkBean Hollow State Beach, a state park, is 1.1 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- State parkSan Gregorio State Beach, a state park, is 2.2 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
- https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=522 (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_state_parks (accessed 2026-09-28)