Half Moon Bay Coastal Trail is a 3.5 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Half Moon Bay, California that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and running and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Great views of the Pacific coastline. This trail is partially paved and goes through a golf course, the Ritz Carlton Hotel, and Manhattan Beach. Accessibility: The trail surface is partially paved and partially dirt. The paved sections are typically at least five feet wide and wheelchair and stroller friendly, although there are some steep sections at about 0.3 miles and 1.3 miles where the grade is moderately steep (up to 8%). The estimated grade for the majority it mostly gentle (under 5%). Wheelchair/mobility equipment or stroller users may need assistance at the steep sections. Beaches may only be accessible by stairs.
There are restrooms about half a mile along the trail.
April 18, 2021Very chill hike where we went from foggy and overcast to sunny and sparkling. The ground is a bit worn, so you’ve got to watch your step. But lovely views and such diversity.
March 27, 2021View is beautiful
March 21, 2021March 6, 2021February 28, 2021February 7, 2021January 19, 2021A bit odd to go through the golf course. But great views and easy hike
January 9, 2021Hike to ritz for snack and back.
January 3, 2021Views are amazing. But walking thru the golf course is a bummer.
January 2, 2021December 31, 2020Meh. The views are gorgeous, and it's paved so good for wheelchairs and strollers. But because it's through a golf course it was teeming with people. Walkers were masked, golfers were not, in general.
December 29, 2020Boujee walk
December 8, 2020Beautiful
December 6, 2020November 29, 2020November 16, 2020Trail goes through a golf course, you get a pretty consistent view of ocean on one side. Beach was not crowded. Location is beautiful.
November 1, 2020Gorgeous sunset views! More of a walk than a hike but absolutely beautiful.
October 25, 2020October 12, 2020October 7, 2020September 29, 2020Lovely coastal walk! Recommend for a low impact activity!
September 7, 2020Serenity! Such a soothing trail watching over the ocean.
August 30, 2020August 23, 2020Up and down hill, go through the golf course, passing the hotel
August 15, 2020This was not a hike. This was a walking path that took you through the ritz Carlton grounds. Incredibly busy. Would not recommend. There are better hikes out there
August 4, 2020It wasn’t too strenuous but unfortunately most of the views were that of the golf course.
August 1, 2020July 31, 2020Nice easy trail unless you wear flip flops
