Roosevelt Beach
Half Moon Bay, CA
Roosevelt Beach is one of Half Moon Bay State Beach's several named access points, reached by turning right at the end of Young Avenue. It's functionally the same long stretch of sand as the beach's other entrances, just with its own quieter parking area.
A perfectly good access point to Half Moon Bay's long beach, held back only by not having much to distinguish it from the state beach's other entrances.
How we score beachesPick whichever Half Moon Bay State Beach entrance, Roosevelt, Dunes, or Francis, has the shortest line for parking, they all reach the same connected beach.
A day use fee applies; the exact amount is best confirmed at the entrance.
A path and blufftop trails lead from parking down to the beach.
Dogs are not allowed on the sand at Roosevelt Beach, part of Half Moon Bay State Beach, though leashed dogs can use the Coastside Trail.
Fog is common most mornings year round, typical of the Half Moon Bay area.
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