A wonderful place for a pacific-side hike... cliffs and dunes, topped by a unique cypress tree…read moreforest of weathered and worn trees. The trees form a large covered pathway reminiscent of the arches of a large cathedral. We were there in late summer, on a day when the fog was hugging the shore and creating an eerie atmosphere... it made for a beautiful atmosphere so typical of this shore. Parking wasn't an issue as we were there on a Saturday morning. I imagine this gets busier later in the day.... looks like it might be a very popular spot for picnics. The pathways are well maintained, and you get great access to this unique ecosystem. Make sure you hike to the top of the cliff and walk into the "cypress tree tunnels" to see what I'm talking about... it's a beautiful place.

Beautiful beach just down the cliff from Moss Beach Distillery. "Just" down the cliff. You can get…read morean amazing view of the beach from the Distillery parking lot by hiking along a ridge, but I suggest you take the stairs on Cypress Road to actually set your feet on the sand. There's plenty of free parking around the Distillery (don't tell them I sent you) and the residential streets nearby (REALLY don't tell them I sent you). I hope you've been practicing your parallel parking though! This beach is a great place for little ones and anyone with a fascination with marine bio. The seaweed covered rocks create little tidepools that are home to many a ocean-faring creature - anemones (look out for the squishy green ones exposed to air!), hermit crabs, sea stars, and supposedly seals (don't hold your breath though). If sandy shoes aren't your thing, keep going past the stairs and the trailhead and walk along the soft dirt trail. Follow the fence for some gorgeous views of the sea, and eventually you'll come to a gently downsloping road to the tip of the rocky beach. Photo-op anyone?

Note- address is 452 oak ave, dont rely on google maps to find this park. Good for the preschool…read moreset but not much here for older kids. pros: Clean and in good condition. One large play structure with three small slides, mini climbing wall, rubberized play surface. Sound of creek nearby. Picnic tables trash cans and bathroom. Cons: Not much shade if you happen to come on a sunny afternoon. Tip- if street parking is tight, use the CVS baskin Robbins parking area and walk across the bridge at the rear of the shopping center.

Half Moon Bay has a new park. This park is designed for children 1-5 years old. The play structure…read moreis on soft cork material. It offers plenty to climb on and one small side. My son loves the elevated tunnel and the baby rock climbing wall. No, swings but plenty of picnic tables. This out of the way park is worth finding. Parking can be rough on the weekends. You may want to park in the Basken Robbins lot and walk over the bridge and access the playground that way.

An amazing playground to bring your kids to. It is huge, with tons of activities to keep your kids…read morebusy for hours, including the water play on the rocks - make sure to bring a swimsuit and some water friendly shoes! There are shaded areas available for parents to take a seat but still be close enough to keep an eye on their kids. No food or drinks allowed and they have volunteer staff members walking around to enforce this.

The park meant for all kids. It's wheelchair accessible…read more The slides were the most fun. Kids rolled down those slopes all ways possible. The treehouse is another different structure for quiet play. The little water stream was completely busy for the hot afternoon. There is plenty of public parking. Restrooms are clean. If you live in the neighborhood. Definitely worth checking out

A nice place to come and picnic/let kids run around. I wish there were a few more picnic benches…read moreavailable - they have more available within the playground itself which is technically animal-free but since we had our dog and the one table outside the perimeter was taken, we decided to take our chances and break the rule. Trash cans and bathrooms are on site, it's nice for adults to be able to sit back and enjoy while keeping a close eye on their kids. The park is set back a little bit from the street and has trees surrounding it which helps to provide a buffer on a windy day. There is also a hiking/biking trail available here if you want to go on a short hike.

Just came here to park for a zoom meeting. It was very quiet and it seemed pretty saferead more

There is a parking fee of $6. It's ok. You have a clean, well maintained park. Beautiful views…read moreand playgrounds have tan barks and squishy floors so you don't get hurt if your child falls. Lots of different playgrounds separated by age groups so you know. Clean bathrooms, picnic areas and plenty of parking.

This is a very clean and spaced out park with something for everyone. My kids enjoyed the obstacle…read morecourse details and the supper long slide. It is very clean and well maintained. There is plenty of parking on a Sunday and not too noisy or crowded. There is a $6 fee entrance for vehicles to enter the Coyote Point County Park.

A Bay Area MUST-DO! We have come here every year since our kids were little…read more The animals, the train, the hay ride, the treats! It's fall perfection! Little on the pricey side, but it's a blast. Nice flushing toilets and easy parking. Heading to Flying Fish after for dinner! Make a day of it in HMB!

I think this was fairly pricey and probably more aimed toward kids in the 2-5 age range. I find it…read morefrustrating when places charge an arm and a leg for kid tickets and adults have to pay too just to supervise their kids. Came up from San Jose (which was close to 2:45 of driving round trip with traffic on a one way road in and out of this place) with 4 kids (1, 6, 8 and 11), and stayed 1.5 hours. I don't think I would go back. GOLD PASS includes: ($30) Admission + Pony Rides: requires 1 adult for 1 kid. You will walk your kid in a small rectangle 3 times (takes about ~2 mins). They have 4 horses going at a time. Line took a while, so decided not to wait in the line a second time. Train Rides: small train through a wooden "old timey town". Takes ~5 mins) Hay Rides: truck painted like a cow and making animal noises up the property & back Farm Slide: 1 blow up outdoor slide. Barn Jumpers: indoors, 1 jump house for age 2-5. 1 jump house for age 5-8. A few ride on horses you can ride in this room for 50 cents (think the little rides outside a grocery store) Petting Zoo: only goats. Dixie cup of goat Food $2 Haunted House: mirror room was the coolest part. Car Barn: think electric ride on car for kids. Take a few laps around a line on the ground. Tractor Town: cute little tractor themed playground with 2 slides. Hay on the ground under the structure, with a few of those rubber horse hopper toys to play on. Appropriate for 2-4 yrs old. SILVER PASS includes: ($25) Admission + Train Rides Hay Rides Farm Slide Barn Jumpers Petting Zoo Haunted House Car Barn Tractor Town ADULT PASS includes: ($12) Admission + Train Rides Hay Rides Petting Zoo Haunted House Parking

This is by far the largest tidepool area I've been to and the most interesting place to see marine…read moreand wildlife, especially because it is a reserve. If you go in the wee morning hours, it felt like walking in a dream with fresh ocean mist hitting your face, a layer of light fog, and the serenity of just you and the ocean. A few locals came down for a morning stroll and were all friendly with a quick "find anything interesting?" chat. By 9am though, lots of people start pouring in and you start hearing all the excited screams of kids, if that's what you're into. I'm not. We were there super early and were lucky enough to spot out a great blue heron patrolling the tidepools looking for a snack, a stranded baby harbor seal, starfish, and lots of small crabs. Nearby on the rocks was a washed up decaying whale, we think, from the looks of the thick leather-looking skin and big bones. It stank baking in the sun the day before, but had no smell in the morning after the tide washed it all night. This place was made for exploring. The tide is so low that you're able to walk out suuuperrr far. Some folks were mussel farming from the little Islands. There was also a cliffside that you could climb up which takes you to a whole other side of different terrain. We found a neon green and purple crab on top and nooks of crashing waves. So beautiful. Be careful where you step when exploring. I was sad to see lots of tourists just stomping over delicate barnacles and anemones like they were nothing. Continue to preserve and this amazing place will stay wild for years to come.

What a special marine preserve…read more Parking: very tight. When the tidepools are open; you will find very clean water. Tip: to find the path, walk up the road a couple hundred feet, look on the right side of the road for a path. There are bathrooms and two water faucets and several large wooden lunch tables. No fire pits.

What a fantastic park for the little ones, located at the back of Pacifica. Since it's more in the…read morevalley, it's shielded a bit from the sea winds and the weather is quite nice. The play structure is massive and definitely caters to the little ones' imaginations as you can pretend you're in a castle, complete with turrets. They also have a sandbox, playhouses, and swings, so you are sure to find something for all the kids to enjoy. They also have picnic tables and a giant grassy area where you can run around, hold birthday parties, or just sit to have lunch. A couple of bathrooms are located on site, and they are relatively clean, although they do not provide soap or sanitizer.

Great park. There are lots of trees. There are trails. There is a playground with baby swings and a…read morecool train structure. There is a tire swing! There is a walk climbing wall and a few slides as well as 2 sets of monkey bars and bridges. It is a nice big park and a great place to have a bbq or a picnic. It would also be a great place for events or birthday parties as well. I love it!

Located in a residential neighborhood near the Roblox headquarters just down the street. The park…read moreis pretty small. It does have modern playground. It also has one basketball court half size. There's also one bathroom stall. It's clean! Plenty of street parking nearby.

This is not a huge playground, but still ample space for kids to run around and burn off some…read moreenergy. There is plenty of street parking available. The park has onsite bathrooms, although the bathrooms are not in the best condition. There is a big grassy area right next to it, I saw people hosting birthday parties there and having Paddock Park available right next to the event is a convenient option for the kids to go to.

This playground is tucked away in a residential area off the coast behind a church and the Pedro…read morePoint Firehouse. It's relatively small, but is quaint and has a great treehouse feeling structure with two slides of different heights. There's also a sand box and a baby swing and a larger seat like swing with straps. This playground is definitely off the beaten path but if you happen to be in the area, it's cute and can provide quite a bit of entertainment for the 5 & under crowd (at least that's who was with me) honestly I am giving it 4 stars for the really cool construction of the tree house, but for what this park offers, it's more like a 3 star park because it's so small (my son got bored in 20 min) and there aren't bathrooms. Some other things to note: - there's only street parking, which isn't much of an issue in that area except for Sunday's which is when a church that's in front of the park holds services. - there's some llamas (or are they alpacas?) across the street that my son loved to look at. He never saw one before and kept moo-ing at them. Lol! - if you walk further down the street you can see Pacifica State Beach and catch a glimpse of the surfers trying to catch some waves. Provided my son a bit of entertainment too.

A hidden playground near the beach by Grocery Outlet. Across the street you will see Llamas!…read more People should clean up their trash here. I saw a leftover cupcake, rootbeer cans, napkins, trash.