Surfers Beach — Attraction in Half Moon Bay

The beach was clean, sand was soft. I liked that the water wasn't too far away from where you arrive at the bottom of the stairs. Nice to have the stairs, and not too many of them, either. Lots of huge boulders provide places to sit and watch. There is a lot of parking along the other side of highway 1, and a signal light close by to use to cross this busy highway. There is also an empty lot across the street from Surfers beach at which you can park, if you turn off Highway 1 at the signal at Coronado and make a quick left on Obispo, and go about 1 1/2 blocks. Go back to the signal to cross, of course...

This is a gorgeous beach that could not be more convenient to access. It's literally on highway 1, and you can park either along the eastern side of the freeway or on the dirt lot by the skate ramp. There are steps down to the beach if you're with kids or grandparents. Also, if you happen to be a beginner surfer, this is a solid spot to earn reps and not be berated by grumpy locals. If you're an early riser or like to walk, it's a great sunrise/sunset walk. Or a good time...

Surfing is great here! Cant say this is a 'Beginner Spot' because you need to have some surf and local ocean experience to survive this place (as with most worthy surf spots in Norcal). Be aware of the rocks, because they're all over the place out in the water, even if you can't see them at High Tide. The wave sets aren't sustained, they're more sporadic; surfing = waiting, most of the time, between sets-- but keep your eye on the ocean, or it will...