13 Hiking Trails near Half Moon Bay, CA
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Half Moon Bay State Beach
Half Moon Bay, California
1.0 miles WA historic railroad corridor trail along the Half Moon Bay Pacific Coast with sweeping ocean views, access to multiple beaches, red-tailed hawks, herons, and a distant view of the famous Mavericks surf break.
Camp, Hike, Horseback, Swim 
Pescadero Creek Trail Area
Loma Mar, California
15.2 miles SEShady interconnected trails weave through redwoods, ridges, and rolling valleys linking four parks in the Santa Cruz Mountains — a cool escape just an hour from the Bay Area.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike, Swim 0.1-0.6 mi
Mt. Sutro Open Space Reserve
San Francisco, California
20.4 miles NA 61-acre ecological oasis on a 900-foot San Francisco hill with a historic century-old eucalyptus forest, rare native plants, and a native plant garden and demonstration area at the summit.
Hike, Mountain Bike 
Battery Spencer
Mill Valley, California
25.5 miles NA short 0.2-mile hike to a century-old Civil War battery with 12-inch rifled guns — now one of the best vantage points anywhere for viewing the Golden Gate Bridge.
Hike 3.8 mi
East Ridge Trail
Oakland, California
28.1 miles NEA wide, gentle ridge trail weaving through Oakland's redwood-covered hills to a waterfall — accessible all year with ladder bug clusters in the trees each winter.
Hike 
Muir Beach
Muir Beach, California
28.6 miles NA hidden gem beach north of San Francisco with a 0.2-mile walk to the shore, informational placards for kids, sunset views over the Pacific, and access to the Coastal Trail.
Hike, Swim 
Muir Beach Overlook
Muir Beach, California
29.0 miles NThe Muir Beach Overlook is a cliff-top Marin Headlands promontory with sweeping Pacific views, WWII fire-control bunkers, and prime gray-whale watching.
Hike 0.5-0.6 mi
Grizzly Peak Trail
Berkeley, California
30.8 miles NA trail through the Berkeley Hills with sweeping San Francisco Bay views at the peak — great for runners, dog walkers, and out-of-town guests on a clear day.
Hike, Mountain Bike 
Muir Woods National Monument
Mill Valley, California
30.9 miles NA national monument with several suggested hikes from the visitors center, including a 2-mile loop leaving the boardwalk into the towering old-growth redwoods, plus guided tours and programs.
Hike 
Garden of Eden
Felton, California
36.6 miles SEA popular Santa Cruz Mountains swimming hole with sunny beaches, blue water, and cliffs for jumping — multiple pools for all ages, with no campfires allowed in the area.
Hike, Swim 4.0 mi
Palomarin Trail
Bolinas, California
36.9 miles NWA 5-mile northern Marin coastal hike past ocean overlooks, varying terrain, and forested paths to the stunning Alamere Falls — with an optional Bass Lake swim on the return.
Hike 0.1 mi
Bass Lake
Bolinas, California
38.4 miles NWBass Lake is a beloved hike-in swimming hole in Point Reyes National Seashore, tucked into the coastal hills above the Pacific near Bolinas, California. A small, tree-rimmed freshwater lake reached...
Hike, Swim 0.1-0.9 mi
Natural Bridges State Park / Monarch Butterfly Trail
Santa Cruz, California
40.8 miles SEA coastal California trail where Monarch butterflies blanket eucalyptus trees from mid-October to mid-February, leading to a sandy beach with a dramatic rock arch and stunning sunsets.
Hike
