Pescadero State Beach

Pescadero State Beach is a beach located 14.5 miles south of Half Moon Bay and 1.5 miles east of Pescadero off State Route 1, California, USA.

The beach has a mile-long shoreline with sandy coves, rocky cliffs, tide pools, fishing spots and picnic facilities. Across the highway is Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve, a popular spot for bird watchers and other naturalists.

* Three separate parking areas/units: North Pescadero, Middle/Central Pescadero, and South Pescadero.
* Of the three only North Pescadero has a self-registered parking fee.
* Considered a self-registered fee area, although there is a kiosk which is staffed during summer months.
* Mile long beach, connects to northern beaches (depends on tide levels - be careful): Pomponio State Beach and San Gregorio State Beach.
* Nature preserve.
* The reserve is a refuge for blue heron, kite, deer, raccoon, fox, skunk, barn swallow, and weasel.
* Changing weather. Always bring a jacket.
* No dogs on beach. No camping. No beach fires.
* Includes hiking trails and easy access to the beach.
* Also hosts a natural marsh and wetlands to the south-east of North Pescadero and the north-east of Middle Pescadero.

External links

* [http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=522 Offical California State Parks webpage]
* [http://www.californiacoastline.org/cgi-bin/image.cgi?
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