List of parks with the following feature: Surf


Año Nuevo State Park

Hours:

Guided Elephant Seal Tours (December-March)

Elephant seal tours are happening! Space is limited to 15 people per tour. Make reservations through Reserve California to guarantee a spot. Cost is $10.99 ($7 tour fee plus a $3.99 reservation fee).

Walk-up spots may be available but are not guaranteed. Cost without a reservation is $7.

Parking is $10 and supports the park.

Open Walk season (April-November)
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily

Admittance to the reserve for your self-guided walk requires a free permit that can be obtained at the entrance station or the Marine Education Center. Call the park for more information.


For all tours, layered clothing, closed-toed shoes, and rain/wind gear are strongly advised. Umbrellas and strollers are not permitted inside the dune area. Pets and drones are not allowed in the park.



Bean Hollow State Beach

Hours:

Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset



Coast Dairies State Park

Hours:

Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset



Half Moon Bay State Beach

Hours:

Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset



Lighthouse Field State Beach

Hours:

Day-Use Area 7 a.m. to Sunset



Manresa State Beach

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Day-Use Area Sunrise to Sunset



Manresa Uplands State Beach

Hours:

8 a.m. to Sunset



Montara State Beach

Hours:

Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset



Natural Bridges State Beach

Hours:

Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset



New Brighton State Beach

Hours:

Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset



Palm State Beach

Hours:

Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to 1/2 hour after sunset



Pebble State Beach

Hours:

Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset



Pescadero State Beach

Hours:

Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset



Pomponio State Beach

Hours:

Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset



Rancho del Oso Unit

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Rancho del Oso Day-Use Area, daily 8 a.m. to sunset

Waddell Beach Day-Use Area, daily 8 a.m. to sunset



Rio Del Mar State Beach

Hours:

Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset



San Gregorio State Beach

Hours:

Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset



Seabright State Beach

Hours:

Day-Use Area 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.



Seacliff State Beach

Hours:

• May 1 to Oct. 31 – 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Nov. 1 to April 30 – 8 a.m. to 30 minutes after sunset



Sunset State Beach

Hours:

Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset



Twin Lakes State Beach

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Day-Use Area Sunrise to Sunset



Wilder Ranch State Park

Hours:

Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset



Gazos Creek State Beach

Hours:

Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset