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Venice State Beach

Half Moon Bay

"water was full of dolphins, fish-diving birds, and humpback whales"
Spring brings yellow lupine and pink floribundum blooms
$10 day-use fee covers 3 adjacent state beaches

A short, flat walk from the parking lot leads to gentle waves, tide pools, and Frenchman Creek, with spring wildflowers painting the bluffs. Keep your eyes on the water: dolphins, diving birds, and even humpback whales often feed just offshore.

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  • Half Moon Bay

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