Dunes Beach
About
Dunes Beach is a public ocean beach on the California coast, about 1.4 miles from the town of Half Moon Bay, within the San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit. Restrooms are available, and a fee is charged. Late summer into early fall brings the mildest stretch of the year. Typical averages from a nearby Half Moon Bay weather station show August through October highs around 66°F, with September lows near 51°F and only about six wet days that month. Several trails start close by. The California Coastal Trail is about a mile away and the Midcoast Multi-Modal Trail about 1.3 miles. Meadow Trail and Clipper Ridge Trail sit within a few miles for a longer outing.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Parking
Available
Fee
Fee charged
Restrooms
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Dunes Beach
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Mar–Nov. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–66°F and lows of 44–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Half Moon Bay, CA weather station, 1 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan59° high43° low
- Feb59° high43° low
- Mar60° high44° low
- Apr61° high45° low
- May62° high48° low
- Jun64° high50° low
- Jul65° high53° low
- Aug66° high54° low
- Sep66° high51° low
- Oct66° high48° low
- Nov63° high45° low
- Dec59° high43° low
Where it is
- San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit · Public land
- Nearest town
- Half Moon Bay, California · 1.4 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- California Coastal TrailHiking1 mi
- Midcoast Multi-Modal TrailHiking1.3 mi
- Meadow TrailHiking1.7 mi
- Clipper Ridge TrailHiking2.6 mi
- Flat Top TrailHiking2.7 mi
- Deer Creek TrailHiking2.8 mi
- French Trail (God's)Hiking2.8 mi
- Pacifica HeadlandsRock climbing8.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
