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Pomponio State Beach

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About Pomponio State Beach:

Pomponio State Beach has lots of gently-sloping sand at the base of high sandstone bluffs. The small lagoon faces onto roaring surf

Part of Pomponio State Beach is used as a clothing optional beach, but it's isolated from the rest of the beach.

Pomponio State Beach Fees:

    Entrance Fee: State parks fee (self-registration)
    Parking Fee: Included in entrance fee

Creature Comforts at Pomponio State Beach:

  • Pit toilets
  • Picnic tables (on the grass) - some overlook the beach
  • Barbecue grills
  • No pets allowed

Pomponio State Beach Activities:

  • Beachcombing
  • Beach play

Highs and Lows at Pomponio Beach:

The beach sometimes collects a lot of driftwood. Swimmers beware of rip currents.

How to Get to Pomponio State Beach:

Pomponio State Beach is 12 miles south of Half Moon Bay on CA Hwy 1.

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