Half Moon Bay State Park
Camp Review:
The hike and bike camping area was spotless, and huge! There were 4 tables, but it could have supported 40 small tents.
Because it is farther away from the car camping section, it was quiet.
I wasn’t sure if I was allowed to camp on the grass, so I setup camp under a tree. I was worried that the ocean-facing site would be windy, but I was lucky and there was zero wind.
The bathrooms were clean, and the showers were even cleaner.
What I Learned:
Although the car campsites for Half Moon Bay State Park are booked out for months, it was a surprise to see that I only had to share this ginormous hike and bike camp with one other person. I feel like I just found a secret code to camping along the ocean.
Unexpectedly, the bike made no fuss carrying all the camping gear. Although I secured the tent poles with three Velcro strips, it held on perfectly, even with all the jostling on the trail.
What Happened?
I camped one night at Half Moon Bay State Park by utilizing the hike and bike camping site. The registration process was quick and easy, and the camp itself was pristine.
After I setup camp, I decided to shower before dinner, which ended up being an excellent choice. The hot shower felt wonderful and it cleaned up all the salt I had accrued during the day.
After, it felt weird not cooking while camping, which I’m so used to. Instead, I dined out at Monsoon Himalayan Cuisine, which offered an authentic Nepalese vegetarian meal, and I found it to be incredible. On the way back, I stopped by a small market to buy some snacks and breakfast for the next day.
In the morning, I woke up early, ate a chocolate muffin, packed up, and headed down the Coastal Trail.