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Pacific coast is so cool and Easy Bay locals can get to this place in about 45 minutes. Follow 92 west to the end and it's a few more miles up highway 1 north on the left. Perfect off leash dog friendly beach. Coastal trail is right there if you prefer asphalt and we walk that too. But the dogs have only one thing on their minds when we arrive here and that's running. This beach can also be referred to as Surfers Beach as on the Apple map. There is a nice looking restaurant, Miramar Beach Restaurant right there, but we haven't eaten there. We probably should have after all the years. You can camp in one of two places, just down the road in HMB marina/harbor if you want to really soak in what's up here. We're early birds and see the traffic get pretty gnarly after around 11 in the summer on our way out. Work checking if you're in the area!
Stunning ocean views, dog friendly glassed in outdoor patio with propane heaters and fire pits. Excellent food & drink at reasonable prices. Staff is extremely knowledgeable and available to ensure a memorable dining experience with a glorious view of the Pacific Ocean at Miramar Beach.
Beautiful beach. We walked here along the beach from our hotel. The beach is clean and filled with people. Some people were doing stand up paddle boarding others were wading in the ocean. It's a very family friendly beach. There are also paved trails that go along the beach. We walked back to our hotel along the paved paths. Lots of people were walking their dogs, bikes, and pushing strollers along the path. The Miramar restaurant is on site. They have a private lot. I recommend this beach as one to bring your family too.
So, as of this writing, Miramar Beach has 25 reviews and they are all three stars and above. However, the last review was written in 2022 and I feel this page definitely needs some updating. We came to this beach because it was lauded as being dog friendly but there were no dogs to be found...no people either. There is no designated parking area for this beach, so we parked a few blocks away and walked. There didn't appear to be a way to get down and every person and biker that came by continued south past the beach, so we walked across the foot bridge to see where they were going. We continued down the Half Moon Bay Coastal Trail on foot until we finally saw people on the beach and as we tried to enter there was a sign advising no dogs were allowed. Walking back towards Miramar, we saw the steps leading down to the beach, we had missed them before because we came from the north. They were disgusting, as was the mucky sand beneath, as was the beach itself. Why the two stars then? Because one is the minimum, but I'm giving another because we found a book in the little community library on the cul-de-sac at the end of Miramar Rd and found a lovely book to read and enjoy at the actual dog friendly beach we ended up at to instead. If you are temped to come here for your dog, don't. This is not where you want to be.
This beach is AWESOME! We rented an airbnb that was walking distance. Lots of friendly people and dogs! We saw the most dogs on our early morning. Later in the day we didn't see nearly as many.
It had been almost 9 months since I visited a beach and I was craving being near water. I decided to go really early at 6am to avoid crowds and also to enjoy some alone time. I have been to half moon bay several times before but never to this beach. I happened to discover this beautiful beach by chance as my usual beach's parking lots were closed (they open only at 8am). This beach doesn't have a parking lot but had plenty of street parking. There's a beautiful trail that goes by the beach with access points to the beach. The beach itself was lovely. There were only 3 people on the beach other than me. I enjoyed walking the long stretch and taking in the beauty of nature and water (so calming). There's also a house right on the beach, kinda reminded me of the house/B&B in the movie "Nights of Rodanthe". This will be my go to spot going forward and definitely during early morning hours when no one's around.
Breathtaking view of the beach in all it's simplicity. We went here on a whim to just drive the car and see the sights. We parked on the dirt road next to residential houses. and walked around the shore where other people brought their dogs out to play. It was a carefree but clean place (other than the kelp being washed in the shore). We enjoyed our coffee and our walk and the kiddo had a great time with the dogs and the view. We even saw a guy fishing as he was standing in the middle of the beach (on the shallow part) and caught fish! There are also eateries and cafes with outdoor benches for resting and just taking the cool breeze in. Things to remember when going here... - water (and better figure out where the nearest restrooms are) - snacks (nom noms!) - freedom! (Realize that the important things in life is free - fresh air, the sun and the company of family who loves you)
A Day At The Beach By Marie Matheny The sun and sand go hand in hand. The sound of constant waves - There's a smell of salt in the air. The ocean is seen through a haze. The parents bring their children And watch them play in the sand. They help them jump the waves By holding little hands. The teens exude vitality and youth. They know they're coming of age. They strut and prance and dance around As if they were on stage. Lovers strolling hand in hand Enjoy their day of sun and sand. They seem to think they're all alone - The crowded beach on which they roam. The old move slow and steady Thinking it's no notion. This could be the last time They get to see the ocean. The seagulls glide in circles. It seems without a care, But really they are searching A crumb to catch mid-air. Scattered on the beach Are castles made of sand. Some are small and messy - Others big and grand. If one is lucky, While looking out to sea They may spot some dolphins Swimming gracefully. A day at the beach is not complete Without catching the perfect wave Or gathering shells along the shore - Souvenirs of a perfect day...
Came here during Fall for an evening walk to catch a glimpse of the gorgeous sunset and was pleasantly surprised by multiple aspects of my experience 1. While the beach was slightly crowded, it's large enough to make sure that larger groups can still spread across in a socially distant manner 2. There's a huge parking lot right opposite the beach on the other side of the crossing 3. There's ~2 miles of walkable land here , most of which is clean and well maintained
Came here last month with my boyfriend on a Sunday afternoon. At the time that we arrived the street parking was already full but we were lucky enough to have found a parking spot. There were a lot people at the beach but they were social distancing. The beach was nice and clean. The weather was nice and sunny but it was kind of windy too. We stayed here for a few hours and we got to see the sunset. We both enjoyed a nice relaxing day by the water.
Gorgeous! God sent! Family and dog friendly. Coffee, hotels, cute hiking and restaurants with beautiful views nearby. Parking is slim but once you find one, you are in heaven. There is an art studio across the street with the coolest art near the beach walk and live art happening while you enjoy the views. Love this place! One of my favorite spots in this entire world! LOL cheezy I know...but lots of amazing memories here :)
Miramar beach can be open and inviting. Without warning it can throw you onto the rocks only to drag you out to sea. Never turn your back on Miramar Beach. The access to the beach is provided courtesy of Miramar Beach residents and is a bit risky. This is definitely not a beach with "easy" access. I can sit on my rock and stare at the horizon for hours. If the tide is just right you may be able to see dolphins surfing, a friendly California sea lion or a giant awe inspiring humpback whale. It can take your breath away. Please leave our beach as you found it. Trash is bad for our sea creatures. Leave only the view.
This is a beautiful beach right off highway 1 in Half Moon Bay, CA. There is a rock wall right next to the narrow, one lane street which would be beach too had it not been paved. My friend climbed down the rocks easily and sauntered up the beach. I wouldn't recommend that a kid or anyone who isn't in great physical shape try doing it as well. We were there for the sunset which was a slow, burning globe that slipped into the ocean. The beach was clean. There are apartments and homes nearby along with what looked like a b&b. There's also a restaurant with valet parking in a small lot.
Such a beautiful place to exist. Miramar Beach is so spacious and vast, when I settled on a rock on separate occasions I felt like I was the only one. No one else was around me even with the presence of others in the distance. During the evening, a pair passed me. Other than that, I existed solely. The sound of waves as the water cascades on shore, the song of the birds squawking at another, the dance of the wind on the ears drowns out all else. This was true during my early morning, midday and evening walks across the beach's shore. The sand of Miramar Beach was pristine. With the number of people visiting and enjoying, there was no litter or dog poop to be seen. I found solitude, serenity, peace here. People seem to stick to themselves, not much pleasantries were exchanged. In this space, I was satisfied with such. Here I only existed in the moment, there was nowhere else I wanted to read more
We came to beat the heat in the east bay, so we headed to Half Moon Bay. First we had lunch at Miramar and then went across to the beach. Originally our plan was to take a nice relaxing stroll after lunch. However we could tell this seal was in distress. At the time we first arrived there was only 1 volunteer from the Mammal center there to keep an eye on the seal and do crowd control. This area is an off leash dog area. However, this does not apply when it comes to safety. It was amazing how many people weren't paying attention at all, or who wanted to get right up in the seals face for selfies. We stayed the whole time to watch the rescue. It took awhile since there wasn't a place on this beach for the rescue truck to get down to the sand. Parking can be hard if you come later in the day or on the weekends. Lovely place to walk and enjoy nature read more
Pacific coast is so cool and Easy Bay locals can get to this place in about 45 minutes. Follow 92 west to the end and it's a few more miles up highway 1 north on the left. Perfect off leash dog friendly beach. Coastal trail is right there if you prefer asphalt and we walk that too. But the dogs have only one thing on their minds when we arrive here and that's running. This beach can also be referred to as Surfers Beach as on the Apple map. There is a nice looking restaurant, Miramar Beach Restaurant right there, but we haven't eaten there. We probably should have after all the years. You can camp in one of two places, just down the road in HMB marina/harbor if you want to really soak in what's up here. We're early birds and see the traffic get pretty gnarly after around 11 in the summer on our way out. Work checking if you're in the area! read more
1 year ago
Stunning ocean views, dog friendly glassed in outdoor patio with propane heaters and fire pits. Excellent food & drink at reasonable prices. Staff is extremely knowledgeable and available to ensure a memorable dining experience with a glorious view of the Pacific Ocean at Miramar Beach. read more
2 years ago
Beautiful beach. We walked here along the beach from our hotel. The beach is clean and filled with people. Some people were doing stand up paddle boarding others were wading in the ocean. It's a very family friendly beach. There are also paved trails that go along the beach. We walked back to our hotel along the paved paths. Lots of people were walking their dogs, bikes, and pushing strollers along the path. The Miramar restaurant is on site. They have a private lot. I recommend this beach as one to bring your family too. read more
So, as of this writing, Miramar Beach has 25 reviews and they are all three stars and above. However, the last review was written in 2022 and I feel this page definitely needs some updating. We came to this beach because it was lauded as being dog friendly but there were no dogs to be found...no people either. There is no designated parking area for this beach, so we parked a few blocks away and walked. There didn't appear to be a way to get down and every person and biker that came by continued south past the beach, so we walked across the foot bridge to see where they were going. We continued down the Half Moon Bay Coastal Trail on foot until we finally saw people on the beach and as we tried to enter there was a sign advising no dogs were allowed. Walking back towards Miramar, we saw the steps leading down to the beach, we had missed them before because we came from the north. They were disgusting, as was the mucky sand beneath, as was the beach itself. Why the two stars then? Because one is the minimum, but I'm giving another because we found a book in the little community library on the cul-de-sac at the end of Miramar Rd and found a lovely book to read and enjoy at the actual dog friendly beach we ended up at to instead. If you are temped to come here for your dog, don't. This is not where you want to be. read more
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This beach is AWESOME! We rented an airbnb that was walking distance. Lots of friendly people and dogs! We saw the most dogs on our early morning. Later in the day we didn't see nearly as many. read more
It had been almost 9 months since I visited a beach and I was craving being near water. I decided to go really early at 6am to avoid crowds and also to enjoy some alone time. I have been to half moon bay several times before but never to this beach. I happened to discover this beautiful beach by chance as my usual beach's parking lots were closed (they open only at 8am). This beach doesn't have a parking lot but had plenty of street parking. There's a beautiful trail that goes by the beach with access points to the beach. The beach itself was lovely. There were only 3 people on the beach other than me. I enjoyed walking the long stretch and taking in the beauty of nature and water (so calming). There's also a house right on the beach, kinda reminded me of the house/B&B in the movie "Nights of Rodanthe". This will be my go to spot going forward and definitely during early morning hours when no one's around. read more
Breathtaking view of the beach in all it's simplicity. We went here on a whim to just drive the car and see the sights. We parked on the dirt road next to residential houses. and walked around the shore where other people brought their dogs out to play. It was a carefree but clean place (other than the kelp being washed in the shore). We enjoyed our coffee and our walk and the kiddo had a great time with the dogs and the view. We even saw a guy fishing as he was standing in the middle of the beach (on the shallow part) and caught fish! There are also eateries and cafes with outdoor benches for resting and just taking the cool breeze in. Things to remember when going here... - water (and better figure out where the nearest restrooms are) - snacks (nom noms!) - freedom! (Realize that the important things in life is free - fresh air, the sun and the company of family who loves you) read more
5 years ago
A Day At The Beach By Marie Matheny The sun and sand go hand in hand. The sound of constant waves - There's a smell of salt in the air. The ocean is seen through a haze. The parents bring their children And watch them play in the sand. They help them jump the waves By holding little hands. The teens exude vitality and youth. They know they're coming of age. They strut and prance and dance around As if they were on stage. Lovers strolling hand in hand Enjoy their day of sun and sand. They seem to think they're all alone - The crowded beach on which they roam. The old move slow and steady Thinking it's no notion. This could be the last time They get to see the ocean. The seagulls glide in circles. It seems without a care, But really they are searching A crumb to catch mid-air. Scattered on the beach Are castles made of sand. Some are small and messy - Others big and grand. If one is lucky, While looking out to sea They may spot some dolphins Swimming gracefully. A day at the beach is not complete Without catching the perfect wave Or gathering shells along the shore - Souvenirs of a perfect day... read more
6 years ago
Came here during Fall for an evening walk to catch a glimpse of the gorgeous sunset and was pleasantly surprised by multiple aspects of my experience 1. While the beach was slightly crowded, it's large enough to make sure that larger groups can still spread across in a socially distant manner 2. There's a huge parking lot right opposite the beach on the other side of the crossing 3. There's ~2 miles of walkable land here , most of which is clean and well maintained read more
6 years ago
Came here last month with my boyfriend on a Sunday afternoon. At the time that we arrived the street parking was already full but we were lucky enough to have found a parking spot. There were a lot people at the beach but they were social distancing. The beach was nice and clean. The weather was nice and sunny but it was kind of windy too. We stayed here for a few hours and we got to see the sunset. We both enjoyed a nice relaxing day by the water. read more
Gorgeous! God sent! Family and dog friendly. Coffee, hotels, cute hiking and restaurants with beautiful views nearby. Parking is slim but once you find one, you are in heaven. There is an art studio across the street with the coolest art near the beach walk and live art happening while you enjoy the views. Love this place! One of my favorite spots in this entire world! LOL cheezy I know...but lots of amazing memories here :) read more
7 years ago
Miramar beach can be open and inviting. Without warning it can throw you onto the rocks only to drag you out to sea. Never turn your back on Miramar Beach. The access to the beach is provided courtesy of Miramar Beach residents and is a bit risky. This is definitely not a beach with "easy" access. I can sit on my rock and stare at the horizon for hours. If the tide is just right you may be able to see dolphins surfing, a friendly California sea lion or a giant awe inspiring humpback whale. It can take your breath away. Please leave our beach as you found it. Trash is bad for our sea creatures. Leave only the view. read more
This is a beautiful beach right off highway 1 in Half Moon Bay, CA. There is a rock wall right next to the narrow, one lane street which would be beach too had it not been paved. My friend climbed down the rocks easily and sauntered up the beach. I wouldn't recommend that a kid or anyone who isn't in great physical shape try doing it as well. We were there for the sunset which was a slow, burning globe that slipped into the ocean. The beach was clean. There are apartments and homes nearby along with what looked like a b&b. There's also a restaurant with valet parking in a small lot. read more
6 years ago
Great day at this beach! Big, clean and dog friendly!! We visited on a Wednesday, so I'm not sure how the crowds would be on the weekend. We'll definitely be back! read more
7 years ago
We took our dog here couple times. Lovely and clean. We saw sea lion or seal swimming/playing near the shore. Beach is clean. Access and parking can be a bit tricky. There are also a few restaurants and coffee shops near by. read more
8 years ago
This is an awesome off leash dog friendly beach. Surfers on one end and dogs people on the other end. If it's low tide and warm expect a lot of traffic but such a beautiful beach and neighborhood above the beach with Miramar Restaurant and a roadside ocean view cafe. We got to see Hobo Art exhibit on this Saturday. read more
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101-107 Mirada Rd
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
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