I love me some beach time every now and then. And each time I I feel like I have vitamin sea deficiency, I’d like to go to a beach I haven’t been to yet. And living in California means I’m not going to run out of options any time soon! 😉 On one of our drives along Highway 1, we stopped to check out Pomponio Beach in San Mateo County and I really liked it.
What I found most attractive about this place is that it’s not just a plain, flat, sandy area. Fringing the beach here were some sandstone outcrops. You have to get onto the bluffs and scramble down, in order to get to the sand.
Adding to the beauty of the area were some wildflowers throwing a dash of color to the area between the parking lot and the rocks, and the hilly surroundings. Also, there weren’t a lot of people out there that morning and the fog kept making guest appearances on the coast. Pomponio State Beach was a gorgeous picture that morning!
Take a look at these pictures and see if you’d like to visit this lovely beach, this summer.
Pomponio Beach
Things to know:
- Pomponio State Beach is on the San Mateo Coast and stretches for around 2 miles. When you drive down south on CASR1, this beach is a little over 10 miles south of Half Moon Bay.
- The Pomponio Creek that flows down the Santa Cruz Mountains empties itself right here on Pomponio Beach.
- You’ll find some hiking options around here
- There are restrooms as well as picnic tables at this State Beach.
- It might be crowded on Summer days. Go early in the day if you want to spend some time while it’s still a calm and quiet place.
- Play safe. Stay Safe.
Other beaches near here that we’ve put a tick mark on —
Cowell Ranch Beach
Pillar Point Harbor and Maverick’s Beach
Also near here are
Wilbur’s Watch – A hike I’d highly recommend
Pigeon Point Lighthouse
You might also be able to see Elephant Seals at
Anõ Nuevo where these mammals nest and hang out during their molting period.
More: California Beaches
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Just lovely! I’ve never even heard of it. Thanks for sharing! #SharonsSouvenirs
This beach is not one that’s spoken about a lot but sure ought to be. 🙂 It’s quite picturesque.
Thank you for visiting, Lydia. 🙂
Nice coast! I’d love to check it out someday. Dramatic.
🙂
Dramatic, it is. 🙂
Thank you, Sharon.
I’m glad to be back in the Pacific Northwest and can’t wait to get to the Coast. Probably not as far south as this lovely area though since we’re in Oregon. The Pacific Coast is so much more interesting than the “other coast” where we spend most winters these days.
Hey Sallie, welcome back to the west coast. Enjoy the lovely summer in the PNW. 🙂
Oh really? This coast is better? Much more dramatic, I’m sure. <3❤️
You have some lovely coastal areas up there in the Pacific Northwest. Have fun!! Happy, Happy Summer!! 🙂
Beach has never been my first choice, but CA beaches are so different. So I make my way there every now and then. Beautiful photos! So glad you shared.
-Soma
I know what you mean. The mountains call me more often but I enjoy my visits to the seaside once in a while. (When we lived in San Jose, we used to go to the coast more often, tho’ )
And when I go, I like beaches like this that have some cliffs and all. There are some like that in this area and near Pacifica. 😍
So many more to check out! 😳😄😄
Thank you, Soma. I hope you are having a good summer. 🙂
Such beautiful natural formations!
They add so much more character to the beach, no? 🙂
These images are awesome. This place is spectacular.
Thank you for sharing them.
Happy WW and a fine week!
Thank you for the visit!
Hey Suzana,
Thank you!
And thank you for stopping by.
You have a great week, too.
A simply WOW for this lovely pictures.
Thanks and have a good time
Violetta
Hey Violetta,
Thank you so much. 🙂
And welcome here. 🙂
The beauty of the beaches has been captured profoundly
Thank you, Mr. Bhatia.
That’s so kind of you. 🙂
I hope you are well/
So beautiful views, awesome clicks
Yeah, this area has some great views thanks to the mountains and the bluffs that line the coast.
Thank you so much, Rupam. 🙂
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