Best parks near Half Moon Bay
16 parks · 16 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best parks near Half Moon Bay, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 16 parks · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Burleigh Murray Ranch State Park
2.1 mi away
Burleigh Murray Ranch State Park is a 1,200-acre nature reserve located in the hills of San Mateo County, California. The park offers scenic hiking trails, wildlife viewing…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
M⛰
#2
Mill Estate Park
8.1 mi away
Mill Estate Park, located in the state of California, is a 55-acre park that offers visitors a variety of outdoor activities to enjoy. The park features hiking trails, picnic…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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#3
Candlestick Point State Recreation Area
16.7 mi away
Candlestick Point State Recreation Area is a park located in the state of California. The park features hiking trails, picnic areas, and scenic views of San Francisco Bay. It is a…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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#4
Portola Redwoods State Park
19.1 mi away
Portola Redwoods State Park is a 2,800-acre park located in the Santa Cruz Mountains in California. The park is known for its towering redwood trees, which can reach heights of up…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
B⛰
#5
Butano State Park
20.0 mi away
Butano State Park is a 4,728-acre park located in San Mateo County, California. The park features dense redwood forest, lush fern canyons, and a variety of wildlife such as deer…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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#6
Huddart County Park
6.8 mi away
Huddart County Park, located in the state of California, is a popular destination for hikers, picnickers, and nature enthusiasts. There are a number of good reasons to visit the…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated
S⛰
#7
San Pedro Valley County Park
7.4 mi away
San Pedro Valley County Park, located in the state of California, is a beautiful natural area that offers numerous reasons to visit. This park is known for its picturesque…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated
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#8
Wunderlich County Park
9.2 mi away
Wunderlich County Park is a picturesque and tranquil natural oasis located in the state of California. Situated in San Mateo County, the park offers visitors a wide array of…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated
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#9
Junipero Serra County Park
9.3 mi away
Junipero Serra County Park, located in San Bruno, California, offers scenic hiking trails with panoramic views of the Bay Area, picnic areas, and family-friendly amenities. Known…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated
M⛰
#10
Milagra Ridge County Park
11.8 mi away
Milagra Ridge County Park is a beautiful park located in Pacifica, California. It covers an area of 240 acres and offers visitors a variety of activities and attractions to enjoy…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated
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#11
Flood County Park
13.3 mi away
Flood County Park is a beautiful park located in the state of California. This park is an excellent place to visit because of its stunning scenery, diverse wildlife, and various…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated
S⛰
#12
San Bruno Mountain State & County Park
13.5 mi away
San Bruno Mountain State & County Park, located in the state of California, offers a variety of attractions and points of interest for visitors. This summary has been compiled…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated
S⛰
#13
Sam McDonald County Park
15.7 mi away
Sam McDonald County Park is located in the state of California, specifically in the Santa Cruz Mountains. This picturesque park offers visitors a peaceful and serene escape from…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated
Parks near Half Moon Bay
The Half Moon Bay area has 379 parks on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best parks near Half Moon Bay
How are these parks ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.