Pescadero State Beach

Pescadero State Beach
Map showing the location of Pescadero State Beach
Map showing the location of Pescadero State Beach
LocationSan Mateo County, California
Nearest cityPescadero, California
Coordinates37°15′43″N 122°24′48″W / 37.26194°N 122.41333°W / 37.26194; -122.41333
Governing bodyCalifornia Department of Parks and Recreation

Pescadero State Beach (English: fisherman beach) is alongside State Route 1, located 14.5 miles (23.3 km) south of Half Moon Bay and 1.5 miles (2.4 km) west of the city of Pescadero, in San Mateo County, California. The beach has a 1 mile (1.6 km)-long shoreline with sandy coves, rocky cliffs, tide pools, fishing spots and picnic facilities.[1][2]

Across the highway is Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve, a popular spot for bird watchers and other naturalists.

  1. ^ "Pescadero State Beach Review - The Bay Area California - Sights". Fodor’s Travel. Retrieved 2021-04-11.
  2. ^ "Pescadero State Beach". ThatsMyPark. Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks. Retrieved 2021-04-12.