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Best beaches in Half Moon Bay

2 ranked beaches in Half Moon Bay, California

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Half Moon Bay

  1. 1

    Gray Whale Cove State Beach

    Beautiful cove feel and cliff drama make it a true gem.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Half Moon Bay State Beach

    Classic broad-sand Central Coast stop with strong search demand.

    7.0

What makes Half Moon Bay's beaches stand out?

Half Moon Bay sits in California, USA and is home to 2 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Half Moon Bay or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.