Location/Directions
Half Moon Bay's Bluff Top Park/Poplar Beach is located a half-mile west of Highway 1
at the end of Poplar Avenue off Highway 1. It is just south of
Half Moon Bay State Beach, and interconnects with the State Beaches
through the Coastside Trail.
Designated parking areas for cars and horse
trailers are available at the bluff top parking lot.
Seasons/Climate/Recommended clothing
The major weather pattern for Half Moon Bay is fog in the summer,
crisp, clear days in the fall and spring, and wet, windy winters.
Temperatures are moderate with the summer highs in the mid 60's and
winter lows in the mid 40's. Summer fog is most common in the mornings
and evenings.
Facilities/Activities
Poplar Beach has several portable toilets that are located
next to the parking lot. Please note that Poplar Beach has no
available camp sites, picnic tables, or running water. (The
Half Moon
Bay State Beach just North of Poplar Beach is much more develped.
)
The Bluff Top Trail connects to the Coastside
Trail which runs along the eastern boundary of the Half Moon
Bay State Beaches providing close to a three mile stretch to walk, jog
or ride bikes. The trail continues north to Pillar Point Harbor.
A horse trail parallels the Bluff Top and Coastside
Trails from Roosevelt Beach to Francis Beach. While in the state
parks, horses are restricted to the designated horse trail and are not
permitted on State Beaches.
Please, NO beach fires are allowed.
Dogs are prohibited on the beaches at all times. Dogs are permitted
in the campground, in the day-use picnic areas, and on the Coastal
Trail, provided they are controlled with a leash of no more than six
feet at all times.
Where Can I Take My Dog.pdf
The Ocean - Always use caution when you are in or near
the ocean. The ocean water is very cold year round. Even a short swim
can cause cramps or hypothermia (a life threatening condition which
occurs when your body temperature drops below normal). In addition,
strong rip currents can pull even the most experienced swimmers off
shore.
Please refrain from removing shells, driftwood, and other natural
beach features. Fireworks are prohibited.
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