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Venice State Beach

Beach

Serene stretch of beachfront coastline featuring scenic cliffs, plus parking & restrooms. People often mention beach, parking, Nice, sunset,


Address

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (84 reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: beach (21) parking (11) Nice (7) sunset (6)
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  • 5/5 Joseph M. 1 year ago on Google
    The parking fee ($10) gets you into 3 adjacent state beaches. While the price seemed a bit steep, the time we spent there and the sunset we saw later that evening were very enjoyable. The sand is clean and the picnic tables overlook the waves & sand from the bluffs. I would definitely recommend visiting, especially on a clear day! Check out the sunset photos 😍
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Pingping W. 1 year ago on Google
    Parking is 10$. Along the trail to three state beaches, there are multiple parking lots, picnic areas and upgraded restrooms. So it’s worth of almost a day event, trail walking, picnic, biking. and very easy access to the beaches. The trail is bike and dog and kids friendly however the beach is not dog allowed.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shotaro I. 1 year ago on Google • 271 reviews
    good for watching the sunset

  • 5/5 Juliet J. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a quiet beach with unique landscape. Huge parking lot pretty closer to the beach. It does have stairs to go to beach, but you can also use the side path and go to beach. Cliffs are beautiful especially sun set makes it talk to us silently. Clean sand. Horse back ride is possible. Clean washrooms. You can also see a small creek. It does have bike trail. Easily to reach using Google map. Last 200mts are gravel road but not bumpy. It's only 5 minutes drive from Halfmoon bay.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Janu S. 11 months ago on Google
    We couldn't go down to the beach as way to the beach was blocked due to creek. But the hills surrounding was really beautiful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sansonett B. 1 year ago on Google • 154 reviews
    Nice corner here. Spacious, you can walk by the water or through the trails above. Great views to Pillar Point. In January it is beautifully colorful because everything is in bloom.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Erin M. 1 year ago on Google
    Our second favorite beach in Northern California!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pardeep K. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice beach, ample parking and not so crowded place. Kids enjoyed a lot as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 MGONZALESJR 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful beach to hangout and watch the sunset. Big parking lot with restrooms. Benches and walking paths.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joe j. 4 months ago on Google
    One on many beaches on US1. This place has plenty of parking with overflow lot. This facility also has restroom for added convenience. Restroom is kept somewhat clean, however needs more attention on regular cleaning perhaps to make it better. There is day use entrance fees looks like however if you are visiting after hours you should be ok to enter

  • 5/5 Catherin W. 9 months ago on Google
    We did volunteer work restoring the area to native plants. Venice Beach in Halfmoon Bay is so lovely and felt like a private paradise off the beaten path.

  • 5/5 Free S. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful and relaxing

  • 4/5 N. M. 6 years ago on Google
    Great beach, but always very windy and even cold

  • 5/5 A.G. J. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful beach and neat white sand. One of the best beaches in half moon bay coatline to spend good time

  • 5/5 Mittal P. 1 year ago on Google
    Attached to this location. My California visit is incomplete without visiting Venice State Beach. Mesmerizing view at the sunset, calming water, and a fun place to play and spend time with family. This is one of the reasons why I visit the Bay area.

  • 5/5 Corey S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great beach. Get here early for easy parking though. But the sand is good, it's crowded but not crazy.

  • 4/5 Kevin r. 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful calm beach. Nobody here. Nice weather and calm breeze. Very nice

  • 4/5 Jeff van A. 5 years ago on Google
    Good waves but very sectional

  • 4/5 Tim L. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice promenade and pretty beach despite some homeless people. (Original) Jolie promenade et jolie plage malgré quelques sans-abris.

  • 4/5 Khadanga Krushna N. 5 years ago on Google
    This is the best beach in half moon bay. Greater access to beach. Only drawback is the parking space is limited.

  • 5/5 hurricane m. 5 years ago on Google
    Great spot! Nice for a weekend at the coast and good for families. The parking is a little limited though.

  • 5/5 Alexander B. 5 years ago on Google
    Very nice beach for families. It got all the amenities you need for a relaxing day.

  • 5/5 alena p. 5 years ago on Google
    Never crowded. This is a major criteria when picking a beach. This is why this is one of our favorites.

  • 4/5 Sarah M. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful views, lots of seagulls, nice little cliffside trails, and picnic benches up by the parking lots. Also saw a bathroom with outdoor showers. It was locked up for the season, but would be pleasant in the summer.

  • 1/5 Γιωργος �. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) VERY HIGH PRICES AND CARPETS STAFF THE DRINKS WERE DISGUSTING DRINK YOUR SHEEP (Original) ΠΟΛΥ ΥΨΗΛΕΣ ΤΙΜΕΣ ΚΑΙ ΧΑΛΙΑ ΠΡΟΣΩΠΙΚΟ ΤΑ ΠΟΤΑ ΗΤΑΝ ΑΗΔΙΑ ΠΙΕΙΤΕ ΤΑ ΕΣΕΙΣ ΠΡΟΒΑΤΑ

  • 5/5 Savio D. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice isolated beach

  • 5/5 Matt B. 5 years ago on Google
    Great spot !

  • 5/5 82bsaund 7 years ago on Google
    Clean and peaceful

  • 3/5 Subashini V. 6 years ago on Google
    Neat and clean ?

  • 5/5 B G. 6 years ago on Google
    They have showers after surfing and bathrooms. Opens at 8am close at sunset.

  • 5/5 Oliver S. 5 years ago on Google
    Lovely walk along the front

  • 1/5 Haider A. 7 years ago on Google
    I didnt came here and you just have one photo i mean you have to put 360 camera over there through the shops showing more people .

  • 4/5 Andrew B. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice beach with plenty of parking & restrooms. Whales, dolphins, birds & fish. And I'm sure a great white or two.


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