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Cowell Ranch State Beach
Highway One
Half Moon Bay, CA
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What's Near Cowell Ranch State Beach

Top-Rated Nearby Accommodations
Hotel GBP* Distance Rating
Mill Rose Inn £193 0.3 mi 0.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Zaballa House £83 0.3 mi 0.5 km 4 of 5 stars
Old Thyme Inn £155 0.6 mi 1.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Best Western Half Moon Bay Lodge £116 2.4 mi 3.9 km 4 of 5 stars
Landis Shores - An Oceanfront Bed and Breakfast Inn £184 2.5 mi 4.1 km 4 of 5 stars
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restaurant Distance Rating
Pasta Moon 0.3 mi 0.5 km 4 of 5 stars
Chez Shea 0.3 mi 0.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Rogue Chefs 0.5 mi 0.9 km 4 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Things to Do
Thing to Do Distance Rating
Pomponio State Beach 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Pescadero Beach 0.9 mi 1.4 km 4 of 5 stars
Poplar Beach 0.9 mi 1.4 km 4 of 5 stars
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“Journeys 36 Hours - Half Moon Bay” New York Times (free registration required)
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 20 attractions in Half Moon Bay
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The kind of place only the locals know about, this scenic state park is just south of Half Moon Bay and features a sandy beach and a seal preserve,...... more » The kind of place only the locals know about, this scenic state park is just south of Half Moon Bay and features a sandy beach and a seal preserve, plus trails for hiking and horseback riding. « less
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Attraction type: Beach
Activities: Hiking
Address: Highway One Half Moon Bay, CA
Tel: 650-726-8819

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“A beautiful place”
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5 of 5 stars
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23 Jun 2003
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I visited Cowell Ranch Beach In Sept.2002.I could not believe the beauty of that place!Very serene and quiet.I was with my Financee'at the time,unfortunately we are no lnger together,but I will never forget the time spent in Half Moon Bay and Cowell Ranch.If yo get a chance to go,DO IT!!! You won't be disappointed. more

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Cowell Ranch State Beach Address

Highway One, Half Moon Bay, CA
Tel: 650-726-8819