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Pomponio State Beach

Pomponio State Beach
Photo: Jason Jenkins, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
San Mateo County, California
Nearest town
11.4 miles southwest of Portola Valley
Type
State Beach
DirectionsOfficial park site ↗

About Pomponio State Beach

Twelve miles south of Half Moon Bay, this stretch of shoreline sits directly off California State Route 1. The beach occupies a coastal strip accessible from that highway, offering open sand along the Pacific. Its location along Route 1 places it among the string of beaches on this part of the San Mateo coast.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Pomponio State Beach is in San Mateo County, California, 11.4 miles southwest of Portola Valley. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

State parks near Pomponio State Beach

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.