Half Moon Bay

Martin's Beach

Good for Relax
7.3
 / 10 Good
#211 out of 385
in California

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+22 oC +12 oC
Air temperature
7.8 M/S
Wind
+13 oC
Water temperature
1.9 M
Wave height

Martins Beach, California,

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Beach overall scores

Water
Excellent
8.5/10
Cover
Tolerable
4.9/10
Cleanliness
Pleasant
6/10
Amenities
Bad
1/10
Booking.com
"A splendid day awaits you at this stunning beach. The picturesque rock formations and cliffs add to the allure of the natural beauty. A leisurely stroll down the hill from the convenient parking lot on the side of highway one takes only 10 minutes to reach the shore. Although relatively peaceful during my visit, I anticipate it could become crowded during peak season."
Ethan O'Malley.
"The community parking area charges $10, but it's worth it for this fantastic beach. It's only a three-minute walk from the parking lot, and when I went on a Friday morning in late August, I practically had the place to myself. I walked north towards the caves, passing through a rocky tide pool area that was fascinating for anyone interested in marine life. The offshore rocky..."
Nathan J. Rivers (Nashan 乃山)
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"A splendid day awaits you at this stunning beach. The picturesque rock formations and cliffs add to the allure of the natural beauty. A leisurely stroll down the hill from the convenient parking lot on the side of highway one takes only 10 minutes to reach the shore. Although relatively peaceful during my visit, I anticipate it could become crowded during peak season."
Ethan O'Malley.
"The community parking area charges $10, but it's worth it for this fantastic beach. It's only a three-minute walk from the parking lot, and when I went on a Friday morning in late August, I practically had the place to myself. I walked north towards the caves, passing through a rocky tide pool area that was fascinating for anyone interested in marine life. The offshore rocky..."
Nathan J. Rivers (Nashan 乃山)
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Beach surroundings

Transport

  • HAF 17.6km
  • Hwy 92 & Hwy 1 10.7km
  • San Carlos 19.8km

Localities

  • Martins Beach 210m
  • Sacramento 156.2km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Martin's Beach?

The coastline of Martin's Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Martin's Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Martin's Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Martin's Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

The waves in the Martin's Beach are usually strong.

Is the Martin's Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Martin's Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Martin's Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Martin's Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Martin's Beach?

How far is the Martin's Beach from parking?

The Martin's Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Martin's Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Martin's Beach is September. Its average value reaches 26°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 16°C. The coldest month is December with air temperature 14°C and water 13°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Martin's Beach (California) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Martin's Beach (California) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

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