Pomponio State Beach
Pomponio State Beach is a state park in San Mateo County, California, 12 miles from Half Moon Bay. Hours: 8am to Sunset Camping is not available at this park.
Pomponio State Beach map
Pomponio 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
- Pomponio State Beach has 1 developed campground. Sites can be reserved in advance.
- Hours: 8am to Sunset Camping is not available at this park.
- No, day use at Pomponio State Beach does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
- Pomponio State Beach is 12 miles from Half Moon Bay. It is 12 miles from Half Moon Bay.
- No, dogs are not allowed at Pomponio State Beach.
Before you go
Pomponio State Beach is 12 miles from Half Moon Bay. It is 12 miles from Half Moon Bay.
Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Camping at Pomponio State Beach
Pomponio State Beach has 1 developed campground. Sites can be reserved in advance.
What to see
- Feature Parking
- Feature Picnic Areas
- Feature Camping
- Feature Beach
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Public lands next to Pomponio State Beach
- State parkPomponio State Beach borders San Gregorio State Beach, a state park.
- State parkPescadero State Beach, a state park, is 0.2 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- BLM unitCalifornia Coastal National Monument is 1.1 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- State parkBean Hollow State Beach, a state park, is 3 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=521 (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_state_parks (accessed 2026-09-28)