Pescadero State Beach


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Pescadero State Beach


Location:14.5 miles south of Half Moon Bay on Highway 1.
Facilities:Picnic area, hiking trails.
Activities:Fishing, hiking, birding, wildlife viewing.
Special Features:Beach's mile-long shoreline includes sandy coves, rocky cliffs, and tide pools. Across the highway is Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve, a refuge for blue heron, kites, deer, raccoons, foxes, and other wildlife. Dogs are prohibited on the beach or in the Preserve at all times.
Address:c/o Santa Cruz District Office
303 Big Trees Park Rd
Felton, CA 95018
Phone:650-726-8819
Web: www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=522
Size: 700 acres.
See other parks in California.
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